Day Six: Destination International Harbour

Montague , B.C. —> Victoria Harbour, B.C.

Route #118 - 35.75 Miles

On a bright and early morning, the Curtis crew was up and ready for work. We took off for Victoria, B.C around 7:30am. With food in bellies and coffee in the system, the wheelhouse was ready for a busy day of traffic in the sea.

with Lily on log watch and Bella at the helm, we were underway to our exciting destination: Victoria Harbour, B.C.

Once you head closer to Victoria Harbour, you start to deal with traffic of every kind, as Victoria is a big and popular destination. With seaplanes, clippers, fishing boats and cruise ships crossing paths, stern and log watch become very serious and important jobs.

The Sea Scouts meet year-round, and they are underway locally in the Thea Foss Waterway ad Commencement Bay. They participate in charter cruises for many community organizations honing their abilities in compliance with the strict Coast Guard regulation standards.

Traveling to a busy international port like Victoria Harbour meant it was time to turn up the notch.

As eyes were peeled open in every direction, the Curtis made a safe and uneventful arrival - ready to dock in Victoria Harbour, B.C.

The kids (and adults) were excited to be in a big city again. Some scouts were even more excited for the street performers, as one group ran into Darth Vader playing the violin. It was a big deal for the Star Wars fans on board. After the hard work at sea, they earned their shore leave!

As expected, the kids stayed out in groups of three and more until the last possible minute they were due back from shore leave. Everyone gathered in the galley to share stories of what they saw and what they did. They got a few more games squeezed in until yawns started filling the room and it was time for lights out.