2d.  Left the Koksoak, called by us, South river, and steered to the N. of Kernerauyak and Kikkertorsoak.  In the evening we cast anchor in an open road, among the Nachorutsit islands, with fine weather.

3d.  Set sail at sun-rise, wind and tide in our favour, and proceeded rapidly.  About noon, however, a fog came on, which obliged us to come to an anchor at Pitsiolak.  When it cleared up, we proceeded, steering between Allukpalak and Nipkotok, and cast anchor in the open sea, near Kernertut, where, on our first arrival, we encountered such a tremendous storm.  The night proved quite calm and fair.

4th.  A gentle breeze brought us pleasantly as far as the island Nauyet, at the mouth of the Kangertlualuksoak, where we cast anchor, having performed the same voyage in three days, which took us twelve on our former passage.  The distance may be about 100 English miles.

5th.  Landed, and erected a species of landmark, on the highest point of Nauyet, as a ship entering the river must keep near this island, the shore on the other side being very foul.  Contrary winds now obliged us to enter the bay, and cast anchor in the same place where we had lain on the 9th of August.

6th.  Storm and rain prevented our proceeding.  The Esquimaux went on shore, and pitched their tent.  Of late they generally spent the night on board the boat.

7th.  Wind at W. but a heavy swell from the sea prevented our sailing.  Our men went out to hunt, and Paul returned in the evening with a deer.

8th.  Snow had fallen during the night, and the whole country had the appearance of the middle of winter.  We dropped down with the ebb-tide, but were obliged to anchor again near the entrance of the bay.  When the tide turned we proceeded, and, leaving Kikkertorsoak to the right, made for cape Kattaktok, where we spent the night at anchor among some low islands.  The night was clear, and a comet appeared N. by W.

9th.  Wind favourable and strong.  We set sail at sun-rise, and steered for Uibvaksoak, and so rapidly did our boat make way through the waves, that we arrived there already at four in the afternoon, passing swiftly by the Dragon’s dwelling, (Torngets).  A thunder-storm was approaching.  The wind, which felt quite warm, was in our rear, and violent gusts assailed us now and then, which made us shorten sail; yet the boat seemed to fly from island to island.  We were unable to find a safe anchorage till 8 P.M. when it was already dark.  We had sailed, in fourteen hours, about 100 English miles, and were all completely wet with the spray of the sea and frequent showers.  Our Esquimaux were obliged, in this condition, to lie down either on deck or on shore.

10th.  Reached Omanek, about 40 or 50 miles sail.

11th.  Wind contrary, with much rain.  We were confined to our narrow cabin, and shut in all day, with a lamp burning.