August 23, Ucluelet

Departed Hot Springs this morning at 7:00. We knew there was a long way to go and we wanted an early start. So, off to Ucluelet we went, 45 miles down the "road".  The route is all in the ocean and thus unprotected. We started off with light winds, but about 30 minutes into the cruise the wind came up and blew up to 23 knots, with a gale warning for later in the afternoon.  It was blowing from the stern and we did have the main sail up to help steady us, but it was still a very rolly ride, with moderately steep wind waves and crashing white caps. Part of my hot chocolate made its way back up. We kept the main engine going to help charge the batteries and to make water with the watermaker. Arrived in Ucluelet at 1:00 and fueled up for the first time since Neah Bay, 42 gallons. Not bad for all the motoring we have been doing. We anchored up in the bay, in 35' of water. The wind is still blowing so we put out 270' of chain and set the anchor hard. The wind gauge is still showing gusts over 25 knots. The temp is down to 58 outside.

Current Position: 48.57.201N 125.33.527W

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