Great Loop & Cruising Adventure Blog

Another gorgeous day in the North Channel. We were anchored in the “Pool,” a well protected cover just at the end of Baie Fin. We took advantage of the great weather by exploring by dinghy and beaching the small craft on a rocky shore so we could hike up the rocky cliff to Topaz Lake located at the very top.

Yes, you read this correctly, we hiked “UP” to the Lake. The reward for our efforts, after a very hot and buggy hike, to Topaz Lake were many – not only was the view remarkably beautiful but the small lake that had been carved out by glaciers was crystal clear – very inviting and refreshing on this hot summer day. After a long dip in this wonder of nature we made our way back to the dinghy to continue exploring the area by water.

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Baie Fine is a wonderful 10-mile cruise laden with fantastic photo opportunities around each rocky bend and cliff as you work your way up to a little cove called the “Pool.”

We anchored, as is tradition, in the med-moor style with a stern line run to shore and tied securely to a tree. It was so peaceful we stayed for two days but could have easily stayed a week. Too much to see and too little time I guess. Our first day we spent swimming around the boat (taking a fresh water bath) and cooking dinner on the rocky shore. The entire time I was cooking I was watching out for bear, thinking the aroma from the grille might attract their attention. It was only a week earlier we had spotted a bear at Crocker Island so I guess I was a little on edge.Because of the narrow entrance to the “Pool” boaters are protected 360 degrees around an anchorage. We found ourselves sitting at the bottom of a rocky ravine and loving the natural beauty.