Sunset on the west side of Montague. We anchored outside of the harbour off the sand and shell shoreline. With favorable winds, we could not pass up the chance to relax in the cockpit and enjoy the view.

Oh yes, our plans for Silva Bay were scuttled as we completed our crossing of the Strait of Georgia in near 20 knots and frisky four footers. Seeing the turn at Dodd Narrows in our favor from timing, direction and strength, we opted to run for the cover of the Gulf Islands.

The tides would again be agreeable in the dark hours of the coming morning so we illuminated our anchor light early and set the wrist watch alarm for 3:45am...just for fun.

The alarm rousted me from a deep sleep and I made my way to the galley to light the stove under the preset coffee pot. Austin was quickly on his feet and into his shoes readying the charts and the cockpit. I mentioned that I would have some coffee first and make sure my brain and most body parts were operational before going on deck, so he slowed his activities. Soon, Austin was heaving on the anchor as the morning breezed freshened. Running lights on, we rounded our slumbering neighbors who shared the anchorage and slipped through the darkness of Montague's channel. The engine purring and the jib billowed out in 12 knots we cruised toward Active Pass.