It is 0930 hrs and I just got up. Once again, I am at the south-east end of the lagoon. The weather is just perfect, another day for sun-tanning. Last night, I went out in the main Squirrel Cove, planning to drop anchor there for the night and heading toward Prideau Haven in the morning. But then, when I saw all the boats there, I couldn't resist and I turned around, entered the lagoon and went to drop anchor in the south-east corner.

While the water was slack at the rapids, there were some ten dinghies there, the people just rowing about the lagoon. From my anchored spot, some 1/3 mile away, I played Edelweiss, Amazing Grace and some Strauss waltzes. The people just stood there, listening. One fellow, who had just come over the passage, still had his motor running. Through the binoculars, I could see a couple in one of the dinghies waving at him to cut-off his motor, all the while pointing toward my end of the lagoon and making signs to 'listen'.

Later on, one couple came over and told me how much they had appreciated 'the show', as the man put it. The lady asked me if I could play Edelweiss again as they rowed back toward the passage. Of course, I was happy to oblige.

As I write this, the only sounds one can hear are those of the gurgling birds. A while back, I saw a big bird, looked like an eagle, perched high on a branch, at the very top of a very tall tree. By the time I got the camera, it was gone. I am still looking.

Bach's Air on the G String
Seq. by Margi Harrell

As I made a pass around the cove, last night., I saw Clyde (the E. Lee) anchored between one of the islands and the main shore, just where he had said he always anchored. But he must have had turned in for the night (it was only 21:00 hrs) as there was no sign of life aboard. I have tried to reach him on VHF Channel 16 this morning but, no luck.

Sailing with a friend...

2230 hrs: Another super day spent at anchor (mostly) in what I now call, as suggested by my visitor friend, Y-Knot Lagoon (it has no official name anyway as lagoons are not usually named on the charts). Surprisingly, I was kept quite busy all day, if only just loafing around.

Three kayakers came by to visit around supper time, just after I had taken my daily shower. We talked for quite a while. They had come to this cove and this lagoon for years and they too said they had never seen a sailboat up here. Well, talk about that! Confirmed twice so far!

Tonight, again, I went out (at 22:00 hrs) and, after making a pass at the entire cove, decided that there just were too many boats out there. So, back I went to my south-east corner cove in the lagoon. I don't care what Melanie and Laura coves look like, this lagoon has got them beat by a mile 'cause, it's all mine to enjoy, alone...!

Edelweiss

As I went back in, I passed a trawler anchored right at the mouth of the lagoon. The old guy dancing on the 'poop deck' seemed to have a hell of a good time. He was singing his head off and I could hear his wife yelling at him from inside, trying to get him to quiet down and come to bed. I would hate to have his hangover in the morning!

A little later, just before hitting the sack, around 23:30 hrs, I sat through the forward hatch and listened to the water 'boiling' all around me. It sounded just as if the entire area was just boiling water. I'll have to find out what that is. Last night, I slept in the V berth. It is still the best spot to sleep and I will sleep there whenever I am sure of the anchor not dragging overnight.

I laid there, looking up through the opened hatch at all the stars; it was incredible. With no light within miles, the sky was chucked full with stars. Never seen so many. Around one o'clock, I just couln't get to sleep, so taken in by that sight which I probably would never have a chance to see again. So I decided to have a little 'fun'.

Although there was no wind to speak of, I lifted anchor and, with all sails lit up (with the two spotlights aimed at them) I started the outboard and, at low speed, proceeded to run across the lagoon, and back. Twice! As I did so, I played Bach's Air on the G String and Edelweiss on the stereo! I only wish I could have been down below to see the 'show'. It must have been something to see; if only anyone was still up and about to catch it!. Those are moments one would pay a million to live again!

Tomorrow has to be the last possible day I can stay because, afterwards, the high tides are over and it's all downhill from there on, until mid-august, when they again will be favorable for entry into the lagoon. There must have been some sixty boats out there tonight, including that super-duper ocean-going yacht. But, at 150 feet in length, he still couldn't make it to Y-Knot Lagoon now, could he?