S/V Gennetay

Ship's Log & Journal of Passages

Teakerne Arm → Pendrell Sound

SW 2–11 kn, moderate breeze · sea 25.2°C · cabin 29°C

under way 10:1018:10 · 5.1 hours on passage

Captain's Log

10:31

Left Teakerne around 10 and motored with a bit of sailing down to Refuge Cove for lunch and supplies. Met up with Schatzi and decided to go up Pendrell Sound for the first time. Arrived early evening and busy but found a spot just off the little island at the end of the sound. Water 27+ deg!

Filled up with water and gas at Refuge.

First Mate's Log

22:30

pasta bolognese

The Numbers

Teakerne Arm to Pendrell Sound via Refuge Cove, 22.4 NM made good (17.4 motored, 4.9 sailed) in 3.4h on the engine and 1.8h under sail. SW wind averaged 2.5 kn, gusting 11 — light passage. Max boat speed 8.2 kn. Water temp 25.2°C, air 29°C. House bank held 55–100% SOC on 2.7 kWh solar. Engine now at 860.6h total. 8.6 L fuel burned. Stopped at Refuge Cove for water and fuel. First trip up Pendrell Sound — anchored off the little island near the head.

Forecast — Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
“Wind: Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots except southwest 15 near Qualicum Beach early this morning. Wind becoming light this afternoon then becoming variable 5 to 15 this evening except southwest 15 to 20 near Qualicum Beach. Wind becoming light after midnight then becoming variable 5 to 15 Friday evening except southwest 15 to 20 near Qualicum Beach.. Weather: Showers Friday evening.”
22.4NM
Made Good
4.9NM
Under Sail · 1.8h
17.4NM
Under Power · 3.4h
8.2kn
Best Speed
11.3kn
Top Wind
Track Chart · 2026-07-22

under sail  ·  under power  · 

from Teakerne Arm  to  Pendrell Sound

Plates

teakerne waterfall departure
teakerne waterfall departure ⌖ 50°12.0′ N · 124°50.8′ W
schatzi at anchor
schatzi at anchor ⌖ 50°17.5′ N · 124°43.5′ W
sea temperature 27c
sea temperature 27c ⌖ 50°17.5′ N · 124°43.5′ W
rafted with schatz
rafted with schatz ⌖ 50°17.5′ N · 124°43.5′ W