Today, Monday the 22nd, was one of the more technical days we’ve had in awhile. We have been off the dock and completely self sufficient for over a week and needed to pump out our holding tank, take on fresh water and restock groceries. None of these were in a critical state, we could stay on anchor for another week if needed, but we were out of alcohol and that was forcing our hand. Sailing into an unfamiliar harbor to resupply is excellent practice so up came the anchor and off we went.
I have said it was a ‘technical’ day because at issue was the lack of services in the area. We discovered that everything we needed couldn’t be had at one place. The nearest pump out had no store to restock food and beverages and the town with a store hadn’t a pump out or fresh water for our tanks. Our initial plan was was further thwarted after contacting one location and finding we would need the tide to come in for a few hours before we could safely get in and out. Our sailboat doesn't like shallow water. So off to food shopping at Orcas Village. The trip was successful, we certainly won’t starve with Sarah’s excellent planning.
Next was a nice cruse back up West Sound to the town by the same name to pump out and fill our water tanks. We had read (with delight) they also had showers but it turned out there was just one and it was for moorage holders, not visitors. Not to fear, our ship side bath does have shower facilities. We try to avoid it because it uses too much of our precious fresh water.
I’ve never spent an entire day to get gas, water, and food, but this day was long, fun, and educating. Getting back to our little bay was a pleasure.
Next was a nice cruse back up West Sound to the town by the same name to pump out and fill our water tanks. We had read (with delight) they also had showers but it turned out there was just one and it was for moorage holders, not visitors. Not to fear, our ship side bath does have shower facilities. We try to avoid it because it uses too much of our precious fresh water.
I’ve never spent an entire day to get gas, water, and food, but this day was long, fun, and educating. Getting back to our little bay was a pleasure.
After setting the hook we stood down for drinks on the deck as the hot sun dipped lower in the sky. We were tucking in due to a major wind event coming Tuesday. Our goal was safety in a great anchorage, then enough supplies to sit out the weather that was to come.
But that is another post.
But that is another post.
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