(Read more about Meyers Chuck & view the photos.)
Many GB owners on the Grand Tour called today's events the pinnacle of the trip. No, the weather wasn't as glorious as in earlier days. The location wasn't as majestic as others, the scenery not as awe-inspiring. But the spirit and the sharing the good times with great people from this area made the day one that none of us will ever forget...
Rain and calm winds greet the fleet on the way out of Ketchikan along Tongass Narrows. Despite the well spent day in town, members are excited to put the soggy marine layer of Ketchikan behind them and move on to the next destination. After much rest and with the crew in good spirits, everyone is lifted during our departure by the VHF communication of our recently departed GB Captain who is wishing the fleet well.
Meyers Chuck provides great anchorage for our fleet plus a few spots at the dock for rafting. After everyone settles into place, walks the dogs on shore, takes their preliminary photos, we float our tenders and head over to Greg and Rebecca's house for a big time culinary extravaganza.
(Note: We've been hearing chatter about how we have food fixations on the LogBlog: "Photos are all food. Blogs are all food. Everything food." Well, if this has been a problem, we courteously suggest that you regroup and wait for our next entry…)
Greeting our armada of tenders are the owners, Rebecca and Greg, who have built by hand an extraordinary building on an outcrop overlooking the village of Meyers Chuck. Among the owners' many ongoing projects (including building a wooden skiff and turning bowls out of reclaimed yellow cedar), they have finished the core of the building complete with open kitchen and veranda for outdoor dining. This is where members get to dine on the natural abundance that is offered by Alaska's seafood culture, caught by local fishers, crabbers and shrimpers.
Today is not just about eating the fabulous buffet of local and wild-caught seafood dishes prepared by Chef Becky Selengut. It is also about education. Representing Pacific Marine Conservation Council, members hear first-hand from Amy Grondin about the importance of conserving fish populations on the west coast. Amy made herself available, as did Tomi Marsh, a long-time professional fisherman (who runs the ship called Savage in the photos) in order to help people understand the importance of protecting the region's seafood.
Both Tomi and Amy helped prepare many of the wonderful foods sampled by our group.
After our late lunch, members visited Meyers Chuck's quaint art gallery that sells Rebecca and Greg's hand-turned bowls or returned to their ships to rest up for the dockside cocktail party that evening.
Bob and Polly Lane, who had stayed behind in Ketchikan for an appointment, cruised into The Chuck in the late afternoon. Their return was celebrated with the squawking air horns of the rest of the fleet. It was a raucous and touching welcome home.
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