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We are actually in a bay within a bay. This bay, as many in Alaska, is called Thumb Bay. Knight Island was one of the most important establishments before statehood and hence has some of Alaska's most unique history. This particular small bay has the ruins from an old sawmill and a herring salting plant. There are over 40 anchorages on the map we have that lead to important places like mines, canneries, villages, fishing spots etc. There are lots of ruins and walking hikes. We can fish in this bay, but though there is activity, there does not seem to be any biting today. Maybe it has got to do with the fact that this is the best day we have had all year with regards to weather. Mark even took off his shirt to get some color back on that pasty body. And he caught a small hint of sunburn!
The passage over here was also lovely. Bainbridge Pass is pretty spectacular. The current was assisting us along with a three knot boost. We did have some whirlpools that like to kick the bow around but nothing like we experienced in Japan.
There seems to be a difference of opinion if we will spend two days in this bay or move on to Copper Bay early tomorrow. Guess you will have to watch the blog to see if we move or not. Anyway there is no way we are going to hit more than 4 anchorages on this island so maybe it is worth slowing down one day.
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