Overcast, but mild and calm as we gave Bill and Pat a wave and wished them a good summer. With a short day ahead we took the back route across Knight Inlet into Tribune Channel planning a stop at Pierre’s at Echo Bay for lunch. As we entered Knight Inlet we were quickly joined by a number of white sided dolphins. Riding our bow wave they spun and criss crossed our bow. As soon as one group left we were joined by another group and the gals hung over the bow taking pictures and marvelling at the sleek acrobats that joined us for the morning cruise. Tribune is always a magic trip with the white capped mountains in the background and the glassy smooth water gliding under our bow. We cruised into Echo Bay to find ourselves the only boat at the dock as Mary and her husband Walt were busy getting ready for the summer crush. A beautiful spot we took the tour and ran the skiff over to the old school and community center for a few pics and a walk. We wished them a great summer and headed off to Port McNiell.

Still graced with calm winds we motored through Arrow Channel around Malcom Island and into Port McNeill. Just in time to grab a few groceries and then listen to the Canucks game on satelite radio. Whew!! Looks like we will have to tune again. Well a nice steak on the BBQ and then off to bed, big day tomorrow as we might make the jump across the open waters, we will see what the weather does tomorrow, stay posted.