“Falling” Around South Van Isle - Part 8

Home again, home again, jiggity jig…almost.  Pulling into Victoria’s Causeway/Ship Point Marina (pictured) on day seven was almost like coming home. Strictly speaking, it is the closest marina to Port Angeles (15 nm), and we, inevitably, end up sailing here quite often.  Another Fall benefit, September thru June is considered the “low season” in Victoria so the Harbor Authority reduces the moorage rate by 25%.  Earlier in the day, we departed Sydney, called to reserve our slip, and took advantage of a warm afternoon breeze (pic: approaching Baynes Channel) sailing the entire 25 nm leg,furling our canvas just outside Victoria Harbor’s lower breakwater at Odgen Point. Note: Sails are not allowed inside the harbor due to potentially heavy boat and seaplane traffic- and is strictly enforced. After securing Jomo’s bow and stern line around Ship Point’s dock #2 bunk boards (pic: top), we chatted with our live-aboard neighbors (a popular winter hole for cruisers because of the winter rates) and headed to one of our favorite eating and drinking spots for dinner.  The following morning we walked into town to stretch our legs and grab a coffee before sailing across the Strait, back to our land home.