This morning we had rain and overcast skies with a north wind. We decided to get water and fresh fish from the locals here before shoving off to Sturgeon Cove. We planned out our next 4 nights on the hook with some recommended anchorages. After lunch we headed out with the rain stopping and settling north winds.
We thought about staying at a small cove near Mosquito Island on the SW side of Great Cloche Island but had heard so much about Sturgeon Cove that we thought we must try it. Upon entering Sturgeon Cove we noticed very large rocks just under the water to both port and starboard. With the water levels 2 feet higher than most have seen in recent years it was with extreme caution that we entered. Nothing on the charts for these rocks. Once in the cove 2 sailboats were already there. It was a bit of a rock in there with the north wind and being on the north side of the island so we thought we would head back to the cove near Mosquito Island. Exiting the cove we kept watch on the rocks when all of a sudden we contacted. We knew instantly that we were in trouble. After getting out a bit Scott opened the hatch to check for incoming water. We were dry. So it was decided that we had better contact the repair marina in Little Current and let them know we were coming in. It was 4:00 by the time we got into the marina. A lift out to check the damage was postponed until morning.
We spent the night with stiff rum and cokes and a movie. Early to bed and early to rise for the lift in the morning.
