Crossing the Straight, what to avoid?

[Aquaholic]

I met the departure bay boat off Cowan and followed it. It was blowing 25-30. We had to meet the boat hauler to get hauled to Port Alberni, the next morning. I was surprised that they did 27-28 mph the whole way, and there was still a swell. Which made it a fairly challenging crossing still. We we’re in a 27 Monaro. So if you don’t have a fairly seaworthy fast boat you might get left behind in the middle?

I remember someone on the stern, most of the way. I just thought people were watching us?

I was following so close so I wouldn’t lose him that when the tourists were throwing french fries to the seagulls, I was grabbing them with my teeth as they were going by.

 

[Aces]

Did you notice that BC Ferries puts a stern watch person out to keep an eye on you when they know you are following them in rough weather?

I always just thought that was where the crew had some 420 breaks there