The sun rose in a blue and fluffy-clouded sky over Clayoquot sound. The mud flats around us were covered in mist as the dew evaporated. We took our time over coffee, knowing that the day’s trip was a short one – Tofino was just around the corner. We planned on rolling into town about noon, going for brunch / lunch, and making sure that our departing crew mate got to his homeward bound flight on time. JP has been with us since we untied in Ladner on day 1. 23 days at sea he be. But he misses his wifey, and it’s time for him to go home. His enthusiasm, consistent assistance, culinary skills, and laughter will be missed! (“Rations!”)
It’s been a few years since any of us have been to Tofino. A lot of new stuff is going on around here – coffee shops, eateries, stores, property development. But coming into Tofino by boat gave it another whole new flavour. When I think of Tofino, I usually think of surfing, storms, and hippies. But there is also an extensive fishing and boating culture here that we have now been introduced to. The Co-op grocery store even delivers to the 4th Street docks for $1.00, which will sure make it a lot easier for us to get provisions. We got all of the garbage & recycling off the boat, had warm showers, did laundry, filled up the water tanks, did the dishes, updated the blog & website, and then the remaining crew – Cap’n Adam and his First Mate Erin, went to a pub for dinner.
While at dinner, we had a call from some friends OJ & Cristal from Vancouver, who were camping in Tofino. About an hour later, they stopped by the boat for a visit. That was a nice surprise. From our spot at the end of E dock, we have a ringside view of Duffin Passage and the lifeline of the Tofino marine culture. But I’m sure we will still sleep well here tonight.
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