Thomas Bay to Portage Cove
After returning from LeConte to Petersburg, we stayed at the dock for a couple of days. The wind always seems to blow up or down a strait or sound here in Alaska. So when we are heading north, it is either on Iolair's nose or tail. Add to that a strong tidal current that is either up or down the same body of water and it creates some uncomfortable traveling. Best situation is as follows: 1. The wind is blowing in the direction we want to go. 2. At some point during the daylight hours, the current is going the same direction as the wind. 3. We have enough daylight to make it to our next anchorage. After a few days of small-town luxury, we started our journey north. Thomas Bay was the first stop. Nice little anchorage behind Ruth Island surrounded by very impressive peaks. Jay got to shore and had a good time playing chase in a gravel pit. Some locals keep cabins on the far shore. Stoked up a fire and sleep very well, even though legend has it this bay is haunted by something ...
