Blind Channel Resort and Marina

The timing was perfect to get us from Prideaux Haven to Blind Channel via a series of rapids that are potentially treacherous when approached with naiveté . "The key to this day is arriving at Dent Rapids at slack...."our master guide from Waggoner advised.  First Gillard Passage then Yulculta Rapids which seemed to lead right into Dent Rapids.  The currents grabbed us a few times but we maneuvered better than some due to our deep keel.
I couldn't upload the video I took of at least a mile of dead fish (Pollack?) floating on the surface.  One thought was that the currents during this new moon may have forced these deeper fish to the surface and drowned them. Yup, sort of like when a ling cod is pulled up too fast, its eyes bulge, stomach distends and the air bladder prevents returning to the depths.  The eagles were taking advantage of this easy feast.  A few miles along, we spotted a bear swimming to shore, maybe also relishing the easy catch!
We pulled into Blind Channel Marina and Resort to be greeted by fellow Poulsbo Yacht Club members who were also at moorage in the marina.  This resort is in the hands of the third generation and is an excellent facility.  Our flotilla opened its restaurants' season.  The newly arrived chef prepared fresh caught halibut or schnitzel.  Halibut for me, of course!
We tucked in early since morning departure takes place at 5:00 AM to catch the ebb into Johnstone Straits.  It's another notorious stretch and we will treat it with caution and respect.