Killbear Point Light

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We decided to get underway today at 8:30 a.m., because the wind had finally lightened up. When we left, the marina looked like a ghost town, because some boats that had waited out the weather there for as much as five days couldn't wait to make a run for it even earlier than we did! It was only in the low 50s with a breeze, so we had on our storm gear, socks, gloves, etc (luckily there was no snow forecasted) . This was certainly the coldest July 14th we had ever experienced! George carefully followed our GPS and the charts on our 29 mile trip, which again took place amidst rugged yet beautiful scenery. The water was pristine, and it changed color today to almost a Caribbean green.

After we anchored in this roomy bay, we were joined by 9 other boats, with five of them forming a raft-up. A short time after our arrival we heard that a "Mayday" had been called in our vicinity on the Marine Radio. One of a group of kayakers had a serious breathing problem and needed emergency care, but they were on one of the rocky islands. Boats were trying to come to the rescue, but couldn't get close because of the rocks. The Coast Guard was on the line, and we didn't hear the details, but somehow the patient was transported to shore where an ambulance was waiting.

After the excitement we had a quiet afternoon and evening. There was light in the sky until well after 10:30 p.m., and we believe it was the glow of the Aurora Borealis (yes we are that far north)!