Last September I experienced my very first trip to Friendly Cove on board the MV Uchuck III. It was a gorgeous sunny day, the water was calm and the boat was full. A perfect day to be on the water!
It was the end of the season, so there were no special guests or guides on board, but it was a lovely trip there and back, with ample time to explore Friendly Cove, and most importantly – to fill up on blackberries! 
When you go to Friendly Cove, make sure to take a peek at the fallen totem – it’s beautiful and haunting. Follow the trail of delicious blackberries past Ray Williams’ house (the only house still in Friendly Cove), look for a break in the blackberry bushes on your left and you will see the totem.
There was a viewing platform once, but I think it’s gone the way of it’s totem neighbour.
The M.V. Uchuck III has some fantastic guests on board for this season, and you won’t want to miss talking to Master Carver Sanford Williams and watching him work while in Friendly Cove – truly amazing!
Here is the schedule of special Uchuck guests for the 2010 season:
Historical Interpreter & Guide Chuck Syme:
Saturday July 3rd / Saturday July 31st / Monday August 9th
North Island Clayworks – Potters Neil & Anita Lawrence:
Saturday July 10th / Saturday August 7th
Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations Carver – Eugene Amos
Saturday June 19th / Saturday July 17th / Saturday August 21st
Visit the MV Uchuck III website for more information on day trips in Nootka Sound as well as other exciting excursions.
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