Port Neville to Lagoon Cove

3 ¼ hours 19 miles
By the time we were ready to leave at 9:00 AM on this overcast morning, we were alone here.  We encountered about one foot chop in Johnstone Straight but it smoothed right out when we turned into Havannah Channel.  Chatham Channel is a narrow passage which shoals rapidly on either side.  One must follow range markers to stay in the deep water.  Since we have been here before it is not too anxiety producing and we know where to look for the markers.  We have one more narrow passage on our way to Lagoon cove, Hole in the Wall.  Just as we were entering this channel we were passed by a Tolly (causing significant wake).  He was on his way to Lagoon Cove too.  He was sure in a big hurry to get to the dock before us. Fred had his righteous indignation all worked up when the skipper of the Tolly came over and apologized.  Lagoon Cove is one of our favorite stops in the Broughton Archipelago.  The owner, Bill Barber, is a sweetheart and an awesome storyteller at happy hour.  The docks are very nice, have a shower, gift shop and mini chandlery here.  We replaced our crab trap and we are looking forward to fresh crab soon.  Up on shore is a nice trail to the other side of the island.  We can’t take Merlin very far because they have bears and at least one wolf on the island.  Merlin was able to wander around near Bill’s house to get a bit of exercise.  We met up on the deck for happy hour at 5:00 PM.  Bill always provides a huge bowl of prawns just caught this morning.  By adding the other appetizers to the prawns we call this dinner, not just happy hour.