Fri Aug 19/11 Blue skies are gone, mist-rain all night and weather channel says "Gale force winds" "storm warning" "Winds up to 40 knots" but our Harbour is calm. Winds are from SE so they will be at our backs. We headed out eager and cautious just after 8:00 am. Winds and swells kept us nervous across the channel outside of Rose Harbour and at rest stations but generally good with the wind (and tide) at our back. Went around Benjamin Point to find the waters absolutely calm on the other side. Since we were doing so well we decided to go into Carpenter Bay for some touring and to camp. In some places we were travelling to the SW so the Southeasterlies and/or coastal westerlies were slowing us down. As we left South Cove to head to our camp behind Samuel Rock a whale rose and blew in front of us from right to left, then left to right then suddenly about 25 m right behind us. It also came by a few times after we stared setting up camp. Later in the evening a sailboat under power came by heading to the head of the inlet and the whale blew a few more times. Beth made a great curry and real rice dinner, great campfire, good camp site with tents in the trees and the wind seems to be easing. We will set the alarms for 6:00 am but will let the weather decide if we get out of bed or not. The mist here does not allow anything (clothing) to dry even with strong winds and a hot fire. Will try drying some things in my pillow tonight. Have removed the bandage from my forehead tonight. Will see if it heals faster without.