Port Hardy to Port McNeill - 3 hours, 21 miles

We have a peaceful day and are heading to one of our favorite ports. We are experiencing some rollers coming off Queen Charlotte Sound, but otherwise the sears are smooth. About half way between the two ports we noticed some dorsal fins to starboard. They are orcas! We stopped the engines and drifted a bit as we watched them play. This is our first orca sighting of the season. When they moved off we continued our journey. We hate buying fuel in Canada because it is so much more expensive that the US. Of course both are better than in 2008. Prudence dictated that we fill up in Port McNeill because we still have a long way to go. We put in 224 gallons at about $3.59/gallon. There are two marinas right next to each other now. The government dock and now the Fuel Dock Marina. We decided to stay at the fuel dock marina for a change. The young man at the fuel dock said they provided many services and to check out their website. www.portmcneill.com This marina is closer to the Laundromat but the other one is closer to the coffee shop. Decisions, decisions…