Walsh Cove is a tucked-in side of a fjord called Waddington Channel that has the small Gorges Islands protecting its east side from passing boat wakes. With anchoring depths of 70 to 100 feet, this is one of the deepest anchorages that we’ve been in. With only 225 feet of anchor chain, we have little scope to securely set our anchor. But, with a stern tie holding us to shore, if we do drag, it will be toward shallower water so the anchor can reset. We have to keep a watchful eye on the wind when anchored this way.
The cove is home to several pictographs drawn by First Nations people who frequented the islands hundreds years ago. For their paint, they ground red ochre, a natural iron-based mineral, into powder and mixed it with animal fat.
Check out my video to see the area.
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