GAVIA - The Broughtons, July 2024

Gavia - The Broughtons archipelago

July 2024

Cruise in the Broughtons accompanied by our friends Laurent & Sylvie, from New Zealand.

Sunday 21 July 2024

Mitchell Bay, Malcom Island

Welcome aboard! Our friends Laurent & Sylvie, freshly arrived from New Zealand, discover Gavia. We set sail from Sointula at sunset and spend the night in Mitchell Bay.

Monday 22 July 2024

Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island

Crossing to the Broughtons and entering the archipelago through the Retreat Passage, to anchor at Monday Anchorage, hidden behind the islets. The mirror effects on the water are magical.

Tuesday 23 July 2024

Birdwoods Islands

One of our favourite anchorages in the Broughtons. A true paradise for kayak exploration…

Wednesday 24 July 2024

Billy Proctor’s museum & Simoom Sound

Visit to the museum of Billy Proctor, an emblematic figure of the region and a living memory, now 90 years old. In the evening we meet up with our friends from the Island Rogue at anchor in Simoom Sound.

Thursday 25 July 2024

Tribune Sound & Passage Sargeaunt

Beautiful navigation in Tribune Sound to go around Gilford Island. The mountain scenery is spectacular.

We anchor for the night in the narrow Sargeaunt Passage, which winds between Viscount Island and the mainland.

Friday 26 July 2024

Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet

Going up the fjord to encounter the Grizzlies, who are to be found at Glendale Cove.

Saturday 27 July 2024

Gilford Point, Gilford Island

Even though the rising tide didn't leave us much room, we were still able to have a nice barbecue on the beach for dinner...

Sunday 28 July 2024

Karlukwees, Turnour Island

Stopover at the old Indian village. The house visible from the beach has collapsed since our visit last year.

Coming out of the archipelago via Whitebeach Passage, we meet the whales which seemed to be waiting for us, hidden in the mist...

Monday 29 July 2024

Pierce Islands & Sointula

Last stop in the Pierce Islands, shrouded in mist which gives them a mystical aspect, before returning to Sointula.

It’s the end of a very nice cruise, in excellent company!