Day 7 - Cardero Lodge to Lagoon Cove

We have left the stifling heat of Desolation sound and meandered our way up to our favorite Schnitzel House. The temperature has dropped down to a balmy 24 degrees, it was quite bearable. We were surprised to see enroute that "Shoal Bay" was completely full with boats tied three out. Duh....4th of July celebrations. Apparently they sell out every year with a giant Pig Roast......poor pig, what did he ever do to be skewered and spit roasted!
We are only one of two boats at Cardero's, the other boat is out of Campbell River and they ducked in after encountering 5' and 6' holes in Johnston Strait yesterday. The wind caused a small problem on Shaman II with the lose of our Flag and Flagstaff, it had been ripped right out of the wood, holder, screws and all. probably because we encountered winds of 30+ knots. The ocean was fine, but the wind sure was uppity. After a nice dinner, we lowered the dinghy and retraced our steps around Owen point to see if we could find it floating. No such luck. Just cold, wet and windy with an 80 lb. dog sitting in my lap, scared from the noise of the wind howling.
We finished the night getting to know Tony and Sherry from Lloydminster and few drinks.
This morning the wind is down and the tide is just switching, time to head out. We hope to make it to Lagoon Cove if its not too rough in the Strait.