After spending time on the dock in Auke Bay, we are all ready to escape “city life” and decide to spend John’s last night on board in Funter Bay Marine Park. The bay is approximately 20 miles away and we depart after another leisurely breakfast at the Gonzo’s.
We untie from the dock and are out of the harbor before 10
am. The sun is shining and just beyond
the harbor we see our first whales of the day.
It must be a whale convention because in the space of just a few minutes
we see at least 2 dozens whale mists and several whale tales. During the remaining three hours we have
several additional whale sightings.
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| View from Funter Bay Float |
We arrive in Funter Bay and note that the state float near
Coot Cove is full. We assume this must
be a popular spot for weekenders from Juneau.
This float is attached to a dock and provides easy access to the
beach. The other float in the bay has
plenty of room and this is where we tie up for the night. Several smaller boats join us and we learn
that today is the annual salmon fishing derby.
We watch one boat clean a 15-pound salmon on the end of the dock.
Barrie and John are soon in the prone position enjoying a
nap and I take my book to the stern where I enjoy the warmth of the sun.
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