We departed Eucott Bay reluctantly at about 7:30 AM. It is an amazingly beautiful spot.
We returned to Shearwater to take on water and diesel fuel. On the way, Mary taught me how to make bread. She had made two or three loaves during our trip. This was the first time, I took an active part in making bread. We started by dissolving yeast in warm water. After giving the yeast time activate and bubble, we blended in white and whole wheat flower. After kneading the bread, we covered it with vegetable oil, and put it in a covered bowl in the engine room to rise. The engine room is just warm enough to make the bread rise in an hour or so. We then punched down the risen loaf and then let it rest for a few minutes. We then rolled out the dough, added diced onions to it, rolled it to form a loaf, and placed it in a bread pan. We then baked it in the boat's propane oven. Making bread was easier than I expected. I look forward to making another loaf soon.
We arrived at Shearwater at about 2:30 PM. I was hoping to arrive in time to take the water taxi to New Bella Bella, the native town across the inlet, to get a hair cut. However, I learned that there was no barber shop in New Bella Bella.
Mary has been following the Race To Alaska. She noticed that two of the thirty nine race contestants were at Shearwater.
Team "Dacron and Denim" in the 34' monohull "Fighting Trousers" had a rudder failure which they hoped to repair at Shearwater.
Team "Pestou" was sailing single handed in a 24' Corsair F-24 MKII trimaran. He stopped at Shearwater to wait out bad weather.
Mary made peanut butter cookies for the Race To Alaska participant.
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