Broughtons cruise plan

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Looking for feedback on this upcoming 3 week trip to the Broughtons. Our schedule is semi-flexible to account for unfavorable weather. It’s our first trip up there.
So, am I missing anything spectacular? (eg I’d like to add Lacey Falls if it’s not too far out of the way.) Anything else?
Do I have something here that’s not worth the time or trouble?
Appreciate the feedback!
The Broughtons

Day 1 Pick up boat in Burlington and overnite at rest stop south of Bellingham

Day 2 Launch boat at Squalicum, fix bunk on trailer, boat back on trailer, tow to Blaine rest stop for overnite

Day 3 Cross boarder, tow to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, take ferry to Duke Point, tow 230 miles to Port McNeill

Day 4 Launch boat, store trailer, finish provisioning boat

Day 5 Cruise to Alert Bay - visit U'mista Cultural Centre 8 miles

Day 6 Cruise to Sullivan Bay 33 miles

Day 7 Cruise to Jennis Bay Floats through narrows10 miles

Day 8 Cruise to Turnbull Cove Anchorage 13 miles

Day 9 Cruise to Sullivan Bay 9 miles

Day 10 Weather day adjust schedule

Day 12 Cruise to Echo Bay Marina 19 miles

Day 12 Cruise to Goat Island Anchorage 19 miles (optional depending on weather

Day 13 Cruise to Lagoon Cove Marina 10 miles

Day 14 Weather day adjust schedule

Day 15 Visit Bears in Glendale Cove @ Knights Inlet back to Lagoon Cove for night 60 miles R/T

Day 16 Cruise to Potts Lagoon 8 miles (optional depending on weather)

Day 17 Cruise to Telegraph Cove Marina 17 miles

Day 18 Cruise back to Port McNeill 12 miles

Day 19 PU trailer, retrieve boat, store dinghy in truck bed, tow to Duke Point, take ferry to Tsawwassen, overnight at Walmart

Day 20 Cross boarder, tow boat home to Ashland approx 580 miles

 

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[Red Raven]

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Looks good Al have fun!

Curt

 

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Today was Day 2 of our Broughton trip.
Yesterday was a 550 mile, 11 hour drive from Ashland, OR to pick up the boat in Burlington, unload all our gear off the truck and spend the night on the boat at an I-5 rest stop just south of Bellingham. Unbelievable heavy rain on the drive up south of Olympia.
Today we launched at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham so I could some work on the trailer bunks. We organized the boat food and gear on the boat for the next 18 days. This afternoon its boat back on trailer, tow to a I-5 rest stop near Blaine and dinner on the boat.
Tomorrow will be a long day with a planned 7:30 AM border crossing at Blaine using the commercial truck lanes, a BC ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo and then the 230 mile drive up Highway 19 to Port McNeill.

 

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Beautiful day at Alert Bay. Yesterday launch and provision at Port McNeill and tomorrow off to Sullivan Bay. Many, many sea otters spotted today.

 

[Toucan]

No bears likely to be seen at Glendale Cove this time of year. They are off the coastline eating berries or salmon this time of year. We were there 16-17 August 2024.

Barry Thompson
TOUCAN, R-27 Classic

 

[KristieMiller]

So glad to see another Oregonian trailering to Vancouver Island! We just did the same travel (with a C28) from Sisters to Campbell River then into the Broughtons from there. If you’re into anchoring we’d recommend Maltipi, Bond Sound, and the area just outside Potts Lagoon. If you get a chance to have dinner at Sullivan Bay bring your appetite! But it’s great. if You want to connect when you return we can share ideas about trailering. Would you be interested in another trip up north next year??

 

[KristieMiller]

Also, I forgot to mention dinner at Nimpkish Restaurant at Alert bay. Pemba does a wonderful job at feeding you and her employees are top notch.

 

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No bears likely to be seen at Glendale Cove this time of year. They are off the coastline eating berries or salmon this time of year. We were there 16-17 August 2024.

Barry Thompson
TOUCAN, R-27 Classic

Thanks for that info!

 

[scross]

So glad to see another Oregonian trailering to Vancouver Island! We just did the same travel (with a C28) from Sisters to Campbell River then into the Broughtons from there. If you’re into anchoring we’d recommend Maltipi, Bond Sound, and the area just outside Potts Lagoon. If you get a chance to have dinner at Sullivan Bay bring your appetite! But it’s great. if You want to connect when you return we can share ideas about trailering. Would you be interested in another trip up north next year??

Prime rib at Sullivans tonight! Thanks for the tips!

 

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Also, I forgot to mention dinner at Nimpkish Restaurant at Alert bay. Pemba does a wonderful job at feeding you and her employees are top notch.

Darn, we missed that! Had dinner on the boat. Next time.

 

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Glad this place was on our visit list. Very rustic but also very cool vibe. Nice friendly caretaker. Reminds you that you are far away from typical Broughton resort marinas! Jennis Bay Floats in Drury Inlet.

 

[mlanger]

I’m really enjoying these updates! Keep posting them!

quick question: are you getting cell phone coverage up there or do you have a Starlink on board?

 

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I’m really enjoying these updates! Keep posting them!

quick question: are you getting cell phone coverage up there or do you have a Starlink on board?

Thanks! Rain yesterday afternoon (0.44” actual) and wind+rain today (1.1” forecast) so we came back to Sullivan Bay to ride it out.
Cell service in Port McNeill. WiFi and spotty cell service in Alert Bay. Free Starlink service included with moorage in Sullivan Bay and at Jennis Bay Floats.
Uber service for float home owners at Sullivan Bay.

 

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Back into sunshine with our friends on Dynamic Duo at Echo Bay! Don’t miss the 1 mile hike over to Billy Proctor’s museum.

 

[Red Raven]

Glad you two are enjoying this trip! All special memories! glad you got to spend some time with Billy Proctor. We have all his books.

 

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Been a busy and fun week since my last report. Fog in the mornings and after 7 PM but no more rain. Spent the nights in Goat Island Anchorage on Crease Island, New Vancouver, Potts Lagoon, Telegraph Cove, Joe Cove and Lagoon Cove. Tomorrow back to Port McNeill.
Today we say a single porpose, and 8 humpback whales while crossing Blackfish Sound.
On this trip only viewed two black bears and two bald eagles. No grizzlies - wrong time of year we were told.

 

[CaspersCruiser]

That sailboat in the fog photo needs to be hung on your wall at home!