It’s raining as we pull the anchor at 0700 hrs, headed for Forward Harbour, weather permitting. We have to get through lots of narrows and rapids today, and, since today is another Spring Tide, timing is critical.

We got to the east end of Hole-in-the-Wall a bit early for going through the Upper Rapids of Okisollo Channel, so we anchored for about an hour in Florence Cove, waiting for the current to slow to 2 knots at Okisollo. While waiting, I checked the tide tables for slack at Lower Okisollo, Green Point Rapids, and Whirlpool Rapids; checked the distance between each rapid; and, based on our average speed of 8 knots, calculated that we could get through all the rapids without too much pain.

Okisollo was a piece of cake. We had the current with us and got up to 11 knots of speed at times. The boost in speed made us a bit early for going through Green Point Rapids, so we anchored at Cordero Channel Cove and had dinner. By the time I washed dishes, it was time to head out again. The current at Green Point was now running 2.7 knots against us — not so much fun, but we only had a mile of misery, so it wasn’t too bad.

Our timing at Whirlpool Rapids was perfect. We had a bit of current going with us and made Forward Harbour by 1800 hrs. There are a couple of boats anchored when we arrive, and 6 or 7 commercial fishermen came in to anchor for the night, just before dark. It’s still raining, but I’m not complaining.