Coast Guard in Cox Bay, Haida Gwaii

The CCGS Arrow Post is a 100' patrol cutter that covers most of Haida Gwaii and the North Coast throughout the year. Here, it sits in Cox Bay on the North West corner of Haida Gwaii where the scenery is spectacular. The Westcoast is rugged and not the best for the fair weather boater even on a nice day. Most of the coastline is barren and isolated from the outside world. A few fishing lodges and old salty commercial fisherman are the few that come around these parts. Its a treat to be out here where only the ocean seperates you and Japan. I am keeping my eyes open for rare birds (short-tail albatross being one) and rare cetaceans (Blue whale would be a prize!) and possibly a Japanese Glass Ball. Two crew mates have found the soccer ball size treasures floating by on our Westcoast voyages. Lucky for them!