Arriving at Grace Harbor, we secured our vessel from the stern. Desolation Sound has very deep water so stern tying to the shore is necessary to secure the boat. Since we have to anchor so close to shore ... after we drop the anchor from the bow, we back up to shore and carry line via dinghy to secure to a tree. Another reason for stern tying is to conserve space in tight coves and to avoid the rocks that lie beneath.
After getting secured, Bob serenades us with a variety of sing-a-long tunes while Lori & Blacky enjoy the tunes from the bow of their boat.