Moody Monday

High overcast with a few sunny breaks – a pretty gorgeous Monday sail in Howe Sound.

A large ferry crosses a wide, choppy body of water with forested mountains and snow-capped peaks in the background under a partly cloudy sky. copyright Madsu Marine

It was surprisingly humid on the North Shore today, but perfect out on the water. Winds were light in Howe Sound but I caught a nice little breeze that pushed Madsu along at 5 knots on a reach. (with a little current helping).

View from the cockpit of a sailboat on open water, with sails up under a partly cloudy sky. The cabin is visible with assorted gear, and land is faintly visible on the horizon. copyright Madsu Marine

Point Atkinson light always looks spectacular from the water, and it marks the entrance Vancouver Harbour to the East and Howe Sound to the North.

I was shooting from quite a distance, hand held while underway, so the shot is a little soft. But of course, just to top off some perfect West Coast scenery, there’s a bald eagle sitting on top of the lighthouse.