Captain Scott's Log ~ Friday, September 5th, 2008

Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 8:04 PM

New crew consisting of Jon Piper, Ken Hege and Pat Montgomery aboard. The 5 days from Kodiak to Seward were perfect with clear sunny nice weather. Clara was developing her pictures and others waiting said "did you really see all that". YES we did! Then as soon as we got to Seward the rain started and rained non stop for 5 depressing days. The plan was to sail direct to Glacier Bay but the forecast has changed that. Today is supposed to be nice (it is) but Sat it blows a gale from the east and Sun the wind drops all the way to 35 kts also from the east. So plan B. As soon as Ken got off the train (and bought his wine) we left Seward in what little good weather is predicted. Instead of going across The Gulf of Alaska we are headed for Prince William Sound. Then tomorrow when the gale blows we will head to Cordova in more protected water. Tonight I expect to be anchored in Fox Farm Bay---not too far from where the Bear Man and his girl (recent movie) got eaten by Grizzlies. So now we are motoring along the coast, drinks in hand, watching low clouds drift along the nearby cliffs and glaciers