Ballet Bay & Powell River

Ballet Bay 6/19/2019

The return run down Jervis Inlet to Malaspina Strait was uneventful. The wind was freshening as the morning progressed and was on the nose at 20knots when we decided to tuck into Ballet Bay and hide from the forecasted 30 knot winds during the afternoon.

The boat was salt encrusted from the ocean spray as we cautiously navigated our way into the cozy, calm respite of Ballet Bay.

We spent a quiet day aboard.

Powell River 6/20/2019

Early next morning, before the wind came up, we headed to Powell River for the day. The visitor dockage is mixed in with commercial fishing vessels and requires full attention while operating in tight quarters. Power is available and often requires a loaner extension from the marina. Staff was most helpful, delivering an extra power cord and checking us in right at the slip.

After docking, it was time to give this salt cove

red boat a hose down.

Everyone we encountered in Powell River was welcoming and very helpful. We walked to the hardware store, looking for a replacement phone charger for our sat-phone. They did not have one but suggested one of the phone stores in the mall, up the hill. A local gentleman kindly offered to drive us up to the mall and we walked back, downhill all the way. The lady at the phone store did not have what we were looking for but said she had a box of old chargers and would check to see if any would work. Voila! She had 2 and said since they were no use to her, we could have them both.

The walk down to the marina was pleasant and we stopped at Snickers, a Greek restaurant for a refreshing beer. They have a lovely grape vine covered patio, with a fantastic view looking out over the water.

Coastal Cookery was highly rated on Trip Advisor and recommended by the fellow who drove us to the mall. We had a delightful appetizer dinner on the patio, overlooking the harbor. Food and service were excellent.

A pleasant one-day stop in Powell River.