Looking west toward the southern tip of Texada Island, we are closing in on our day's destination at Secret Cove. we cast off from Cortez at 0730 this morning and ran for the protection of the east shore of Texada. Forecasted high winds failed to build to any significance before our arrival at 1730 hours. It is 2030 hours and we now hear the howling in the halyards and are thoroughly satisfied with our refuge in Secret Cove. Tomorrow we will cross the Strait and make Silva Bay on the outside of Gabriola Island at the passage by the same name, weather permitting.