Day 28, 5/25: Off to Meyers Chuck it is a whole 11nm journey today. Meyer Chuck is straight across Clarence Strait. The Strait was calm and flat so travelling was nice. We arrived at 9 AM and got tied up to the dock. After a while we went to pay for the dock and walk the trail. Couldn’t find the pay box so we walked the trail and, on our return, we asked some locals where to pay. They indicated that the box was taken away because it was more trouble than it was worth. SCORE. We had a 42’ Nordic Tug pull in behind us and by evening two fishing boats were anchored along with a larger cruiser. Such a busy place.

One of the things Meyer Chuck is famous for in the cruising world is that a lady makes cinnamon rolls and delivers to your boat. On our walk we got the phone number and placed an order for the next morning.

Day 29, 5/26:  About 7:15 a lady comes down the dock and asks if we want a cinnamon roll. SCORE. She went to all the boats at the dock then she got into her skiff and went to the boats anchored in the bay. When leaving our protected bay we were greeted with 3-4 foot waves in Clarence Strait. Fortunately, we only had a short time in the Strait before turning into Ernest Sound. So, after 45min-1hr the water settled out and the cruise to Thoms Place was stress free. We got in to the bay, anchored up and made water. During the day several eagles, seals and deer were spotted on shore. But at about 7PM a bear came out of the woods and walked the grassy area at the head of the bay.

Thorne Bay

Meyer Chuck tidal grid
At high tide tie to the posts then low tide the boat sits on platform so you can work on the bottom of the boat. No crane needed for bottom work.

Leaving Meyer Chuck

Thoms Place