I set off early to explore the area on the other side of the Narrows, looking for those seals that usually hang out at Nash. This is a really beautiful area, with high mountains that come right down to the water’s edge, and beautiful granite outcroppings.

I dinked around all the interesting little coves that, unfortunately, are too deep to anchor in, hoping to spot some wildlife. I wasn’t finding any wilidlife, but I did find a very large log boom that had been left behind when a big logging operation left the area.

Then, finally, I looked way across the water and spotted some rocks that only dry at a really low tide, like today. It looked like there might be seals on the rocks, but it could be just more rocks. Turned out I was in luck. There, sitting fat and happy, were at least 15 seals. Unfortunately, most of them hit the water the minute they saw me coming. However, I did manage to get this brave bunch, before they dove in after their friends.

Right before I got back to the boat, I decided to check the rocks nearby for sea life, since it was low tide.

The only thing I found was this one sea star. I’d never seen a sea star with this coloring before.

And, this tree limb, which spends most of its time underwater, was covered in tiny mussels.