43 04.310 S, 73 31.510 W
Today was a slog, a bash, a pound, etc. We were anchor up at Puerto Quellon at 9:30 am and headed out pass number two. There are three passes out. Number one we used when we entered yesterday. Number three is the shortest for going north but it involves a moving sand bar and un-maintained markers and possible strong currents. We decided to go a little bit further, 3 miles or so and avoid any possible mishaps.
While we had the tide/current going in the same direction we wanted to go for most of the morning, the wind was in the opposite direction, on the nose and building. We estimated it at 20 knots since our wind instruments are not working. There was water over the bow and we dodged large patches of floating seaweed. At one point, I saw at least 10 birds sitting on a large patch of seaweed, floating along. Add low clouds and rain to this and it is a ride you are glad when it is done. When we did turn the corner around the headland to head towards the entry to the anchorage with the help of the staysail we went from 4.3 knots speed over the ground to 6.8 knots, a nice improvement.
Estero Huildad was the first anchorage we stayed at when we left Marina Quinched on March 17, almost a month ago. Hopefully we will make it back to the marina tomorrow. We need fuel, cash, provisions and to recharge our cell phone.
Cheers,
Elaine and Rich
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