Yeva, in Summer Harbor

After leaving Pierce Bay, Ella Hibbert and the Yeva sailed about 70 miles around Cape Parry to Summer Harbor on Booth Island, the same safe haven Tamara Klink and the Sardinha 2 used to ride out Sunday's gale-force storm. The Sardinha 2 had left Summer Harbor on Monday morning, but when Ella arrived there, she found . . . the Sardinha 2.

Tracking maps show Tamara sailed about a dozen miles due west toward Cape Bathurst, but abruptly turned around and sailed right back to Booth Island. Ella reports that Tamara had become concerned about the stiff winds she faced, even though the Yeva had to use her engine to cross the windless waters between Pierce Bay and Cape Parry.

The two sailors, who at times were separated in the Passage by as many as 100 miles, rafted together overnight in Summer Harbor. Both boats are still there Tuesday evening, presumably waiting for the winds to die down.

The Canadian ice charts are still showing open, ice-free water all along the coast on the other side of Cape Bathurst.