Surprise Rendezvous



Dahl Porpoise off our Mid-ships

After a lovely night at Simoom, we motored across Raleigh Passage and headed south for Echo Bay located on the north end of Gilford Island.  As we motored through Raleigh Passage, we were met by several groups of Dahl Porpoise who rode our wake along the bow and mid-ships of Got d' Fever.  It’s always fun to peer over the side and watch their playful antics, they seem so swift and daring.  

Dahl Porpoise

Pierre's Echo Bay Marina

We arrived at Echo Bay around noon and pulled into our slip at Pierre’s Marina, perhaps the most popular marina in the Broughton’s.  Pierre’s Echo Bay Marina is best known for its buffet-style dinners which draw hundreds of boaters every summer, the BBQ Prime Rib Roasts and the Pig Roasts seem to be the most popular.  

Echo Bay Marina

Floating Homes at Echo Bay

As it turned out, we discovered that our friends Roger and Chris were here at the marina with their sailboat, White Squall; they had arrived earlier and spotted us right away.  It was such a pleasant surprise!  Leonard and Roger had known each other from college days, and Roger’s brother Bruce is Leonard’s former business partner.  The connection was made many years ago through their mutual interest in the computer field and snow skiing trips; now here we are again sharing the boating scene.  

Trail from Echo Bay Marina

While at Echo Bay the four of us went on a hike to visit Bill Proctor’s Museum which is located in a small bay nearby.  Visitors can reach the museum by dinghy or take the trail starting from Pierre’s Marina; the trail is steep in some places with ropes attached to trees for assistance up the slope.

The Rope Climb

Chris brought along her dogs who scrambled up the hillside, while we humans grabbed the ropes and pulled ourselves up the steep incline.  It was great fun, making the trip all that more memorable.  We soon arrived at the property of Billy Proctor, who has logged, trapped, and fished on the coast all of his 75 plus years.  

Bill Proctor's Museum

His museum is a collection of Native artifacts, Chinese artifacts, and memorabilia from logging and trapping days collected over his lifetime, all relating to the area’s past.   

With Friends Roger and Chris

After spending an hour at the museum, we made our way back to the marina; we were all looking forward to that Prime Rib dinner!  The indoor dining hall filled quickly with guests, thank goodness we had made reservations.   The prime rib was excellent, roasted in a large commercial grade barbeque.  Serving sizes were more than ample and included garden fresh string beans, carrots, and corn, along with a tossed green salad and baked potato.  It was a real treat and so nice that our friends were there to help share in the fun!