Aug 30 and 31 Thurs and Fri Little Current to Croker Island
Heading out cruising again and it is still cool but the sun is out. After multiple attempts to anchor by Aurora and Greeks Folly, we were finally all anchored in the south bay of Croker Island. It is a small bay for six boats so Greeks Folly decides to tie to shore on the stern. The crew of the three boats head out to explore. We drive along the shoreline and into little coves always checking for rocks just below the surface. In the clear watter it is deceiving how deep the water is. There are a total of 10 boats anchored in the two bays and we all meet on the small beach for cocktails (beachtails). We enjoy each others' company and always talk about boating.
Friday is more of the same but this time we take off and head to the Benjamin Islands. These two beautiful islands are next to the rock formations called Sow and Pig. The Benjamins are gorgeous!! Huge rocks to climb overlook beautiful bays, some with boats and others look out over the horizon. We think it can't get any prettier and then we discover this place. People say that a cruiser has not been to the North Channel until they have been in the Benjamins. The days are still cool and the sun only peaks through occasionally. We enjoy out picnic lunch sitting on big rocks on top of more big rocks. Beachtails today is just us six as other boaters come and go and are about their own business and exploring. Nice Day
Approaching Croker Island
The back side of Croker is a tight anchorage with
a silty bottom that had better holding around the
edges. We got good holding on the edge and tied
to rocks on the shore to keep us from swinging
Rock formation on South South Benjamin Island
Always have to keep an eye out for rocks. They are
usually a lot deeper then you think because the water
is so clear
Exploring in the dinks, the Benjamin Islands
Hiking up on of the islands. This island is a local
regular stop. They had cemented rings into the cracks
in the rocks and had a bench built also
Looking down at the narrow passages between islands.
Not enough room or depth for the big boats but perfect
for the dinghys
Up on the top of the rocks after a long climb
Yes, there are lots of rocks in the North Channel
The rocks at South Benjamin anchorage
We climbed this and had lunch
Incredible anchorage we plan on coming back to
next year
The anchorage
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