Our intrepid duo made their way out of Grenville Channel out into Malacca Passage in the face of northerly winds. Fortunately the strong winds of morning slacked, but Leigh and Dameon took extended breaks on small islands just east of Porcher Island and are still pressing on at 2100, one of their latest runs of the race. Was it tidal currents or winds that convinced them to wait? At any rate, they now are making a typical 4 knots and are perhaps loathe to waste an opportunity to row in calmer conditions. Solveig on the other had moved very little in the narrows of Grenville Channel. Having already rowed 30 miles Team Backward will likely land on upcoming Stevens Island as any farther island would put them well past midnight.
Tomorrow will our team cut straight across Dixon Entrance for Ketchikan or take a more cautious but longer route behind Dundas and Melville Islands?
Update: Leigh and Dameon camped on a scenic pocket beach on a tiny island between Stevens and Digby Islands.
Rachel Island perhaps?! Excellent effort.
Yes, that was Rachel Island. Such a gorgeous sand beach with giant moon snail shells.
They’ve made such amazing progress! Wishing them favorable currents and calm conditions for the last stretch to Ketchikan. Thanks, Julie and Chuck, for these updates.