Capt. Linda Lewis - www.privateboatinginstruction.com and Capt. David Parker
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25 – Auke Bay – Tenakee Springs – Kasnyku Falls (July 25, 2011)
Here is a start on the next leg of our Southeast Alaska journey. Dave’s brother, Rich Parker, is onboard for this two-week leg and we have lots of adventures to share with you. If you can wait until the Petersburg installment you’ll see my prize whale pictures of the summer!
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We left Juneau’s Auke Bay for a final time this summer with Dave’s brother, Rich onboard. The hazy conditions still allowed us to admire this beautiful ketch just outside the harbor. We’re on our way to Tenakee Springs.
The whale watcher excursion boats were already underway.
And there were lots of other interesting boats to look at.
This is an odd little stone formation right at the intersection of Lynn Canal, Icy Strait, and Chatham Strait. It looked like a hitch-hiker’s thumb from a distance.
From a distance, the dock at Tenakee Springs looks a bit like a jigsaw puzzle.
There is actually a long float that acts as a breakwater. Once you get close enough you can easily see your way into the moorage area.
Tenakee is one of those places where you can call and try to reach the harbormaster, but if there is no answer on the VHF you just pick a spot and dock. Then you move if you’re asked to.
We were happy to get off the boat and walk the half mile into the little town of Tenakee Springs. The guys got a head start so I went looking for them. I had a good hunch where I would find them.
This is my favorite door. Those are individual wood blocks. Notice also the door knocker and the hose hanger.
The “Party Time Bakery.” David had a birthday celebration in here one year.
The Parker brothers were sure to be in here. Yes, I found them - working on some tasty pastries.
This is a place with attitude.
Here are Dave and Rich – with post-bakery satisfied smiles. Or are they just in a glucose stupor?
The town library.
Tenakee Springs bath house. I have never found this place very inviting. But some people like it.
Imaginative covering on a big electrical box. The red octopus tentacles are a good touch.
Here’s a view of the harbor as we were returning from our walk.
I kept occupied watching boat happenings in the harbor while the guys went in search of crab.
They’re on their way home after hauling in the crab pots.
They had a good haul – about 14 crabs. Big ones.
These fabled ‘Tenakee Hubcaps’ were caught in Kadashan Bay, just across from Tenakee Springs.
That was an awkward grip. Here’s a better one.
How about this view of the Tenakee Hubcap?
Dave liked being able to clean them on the dock.
Then he decided to move to a fish-cleaning table and liked that even better.
Rich is standing by with moral support.
Did I mention they went shrimping also? This was the total catch. Well, you can’t have everything.
Nothing from the sea comes without a lot of work. They picked crab for a loooong time.
Here’s the prettiest waterfall in Southeast Alaska – in my opinion. It’s located just north of Baranof Warm Springs and is about 300-400 feet high: Kasnyku Falls. The photo doesn’t do it justice. We felt privileged to be there to see the real thing.
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