Day 5 - the day dawns over Coastal Range
Day 5 - checking out morning scene in Gibsons
Day 5 - morning calm on Gibsons waterfront
Day 5 - heading around Keats Island
Day 5 - Keats Island shoreline
Day 5 - Keats Island shore
Day 5 - heading around Keats Island at low tide
Day 5 - looking north from Keats Island to Langdale
Day 5 - many homes tucked away in forested seaside settings on Keats Island
Day 5 - homes along shoreline of Keats Island
Day 5 - navigating Collingwood Channel off west side of Bowen Island
Day 5 - leaving Howe Sound
Day 5 - approaching Worlcombe Island
Day 5 - leaving calm seas for the open strait
Day 5 - secluded living on Worlcombe Island
Day 5 - getting kind of choppy out here!
Day 5 - a couple hours of choppy seas.
Day 5 - getting pitched up down and side to side on Salish Sea crossing
Day 5 - keeping eyes on horizon amidst choppy seas
Day 5 - we navigated northwest into the waves, then turned south to aim for Gabriola Passage
Day 5 - west coast commuting
Day 5 - approaching Flat Top Islands
Day 5 - nearing Vancouver Island side of strait on choppy seas
Day 5 - passing Acorn Island
Day 5 - shelter from the chop in the Salish Sea
Day 5 - Gabriola Passage in sight
Day 5 - all west coast vibes
Day 5 - a relief to navigate calm seas in Gabriola Pass
Day 5 - we took 4-foot seas or more coming across the open strait. At anchor to rest bones and bellies
Day 5 - hauling up anchor near Mudge Island
Day 5 - sandbar between Mudge Island and Link Island
Day 5 - after taking a break we’re heading for Ladysmith
Day 5 - smooth sailing through Ruxton Passage
2026 Salish Sea cruise - Day 5 Gibsons to Ladysmith