Prince Rupert to Ketchikan May 25, 2013

Prince Rupert to Ketchikan  May 25, 2013

     We left our anchorage in Salt Lake Provincial Park which is across the Harbor from Prince Rupert.  It was a 0 tide today about 8:00 so we left a little before 7:00am for our route thru Venn Passage.  A very twisty, shallow passage where the lowest depth we registered was about 10 feet. It was expected to go down about 4 more feet than when we went thru the area so definitely worth getting up a little earlier!  Once we cleared all the rocks, shoals and fishing vessels we headed North for Ketchikan.  I keep telling you what spectacular weather we are having - from what we have heard this is not normal for May.  It is partly cloudy with great visibility and the water is smooth.  We are passing by Dundas Island where we will cross the Dixon entrance for Ketchikan.  We expect the trip to take about 9 hours from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan (approx. 86 miles- yes we still go slow!)

     Our plan is to meet up with Pete and Linda on the Rendevous, spend the night in Ketchikan and restock the boat with fresh foods then head out to Misty Fiords National Monument.  It is the area often called the Banana Belt as it has mild temperatures and winds and seas that are less changeable and extreme. It gets plenty of rain with an average of over half and inch per day but has magnificent scenery and wildlife and is known for world class salmon fishing.