Saturday June 16 - Denham Bay Lodge







Peter and Sarah's Place

Mike Washing the Salt off of
the Windows



The grassy knoll

 What  nice slice of Paradise!

                 

              


 Spectacular Scenery
 

After running up from Powell River last night and waiting for the tide at Dent for almost 2 hours, we finally made the run through with a 5 knot tide against us.  Luckily we have the power to power through it, but some would not be able to make it!  I will attempt to post the video I took of the whirlpools and standing water that happens when the tide is roaring through, but I have not been able to turn the stupid video so that it's right side up!  :(

While drifting around at the Yuculta rapids, waiting for slack, we decided that we would stop at Denham Bay Lodge.  So around 630 last night, we pulled in.  What a super surprise!  Your hosts, Peter and Sarah, are lovely and their place is spectacular.  Lots of grass, flowers, trees and hiking trails.  Tired of having stinky guests on your boat? Great place to book them a cabin to get them the heck of your boat.  The dock space is somewhat limited for bigger boats as the beams of some of our boats prohibit getting in all the spots but for the most part, you shouldn't have any problem.  There is also  Wifi and limited cell.  They sometimes do a pizza night as they have an outdoor pizza oven and the place is set up so that the cabin renters and boaties can have a nice happy hour together. Fishing grounds all around and for you thrill seekers, you are a stones throw from Devils Hole (rapids), Aaron Rapids, Dent Rapids, Hole in the Wall, and Yuculta Rapids.

I do believe that Ruby has rated this place with 10 stars.  She absolutely loved this place as there are great trails, beaches and a lovely grassy area! 

We highly recommend Denham Bay Lodge as a destination stop.  For years, we have been going by this place as we are normally trying to catch the rapids at Dent Rapids and also trying to make the run all the way through the other rapids to get up coast, we have unfortunately never made the time to stop in.  The stars all aligned and we decided to try it out. We would highly recommend this stop and we will also go back for a stay again! You have to know we liked it very much as we stayed an extra day!


Book ahead, space is limited - http://www.denhambay.com/  Either via email or telephone.

Check in tomorrow when we try and make the run to Port McNeil and beyond.  Hidey Hole - here we come!