August 18, 2025 Onward to a 5-Star Anchorage

Tuesday August 18, 2025 Beaver Harbour Anchorage to Shelter Cove Anchorage 19 miles and 2.1 hours

Tucked behind Macleod Island in Beaver Harbour worked out OK for the past 2 days we were there. Not as protected as we would have liked and with winds blowing and changing direction it felt like we could find better. Today's winds are forecasted as strong northerly gusting to 30. Looking at the charts we found an anchorage called Shelter Cove that had a 5-star rating about 20 miles away. Headed out at 7 AM before the big winds started blowing. Bit of a bumpy ride with very confused seas but we can tolerate about anything for the 2 hours it took to arrive.

Overnight rain showers were still working their way offshore as we started the day

Got nervous and apprehensive as we approached the entrance as we saw one, then two, then three sailboat masts already settled in the cove. Not a problem as there was still room for us to drop anchor further in with even better protection. By 9 AM we were dropping the anchor in one of the prettiest little protected coves we've seen. Big reason we like to anchor out is finding these types of peaceful natural settings. Opened the door to the pilothouse to go out and set the anchor and the fresh scent of the surrounding spruce trees made it just that little bit better. Our rating would certainly be 5 stars. Was hoping Martha could get a drone shot but wind was too stiff. Enjoyable day relaxing in the sun, reading, checking weather, blogging, making reservations for our next stop, etc. Always plenty to do. Shame we'll only be here the one day.