Summer Cruise 2012 to Nova Scotia Begins

(July 18, 2012) -We have gotten underway.  It has been a rushed month so far. Canada Day Celebrations, Weddings, Birthdays...but things are settling out now.  Have departed St. Andrews, in a rush, boat was packed but things not stowed.  We spent the first afternoon motoring to Northhead, Grand Manan approximately 30 Nautical Miles from St. Andrews.  While motoring I was busy stowing things in the proper places for sailing.  Landed in Northhead at about 1730hrs and enjoyed BBQ'ed steak & potatoes.  The evening was spent on a mooring where a smooth gentle swell rocked one to sleep very quickly. The next morning we were up and actually ready to sail...

(July 19, 2012) -We departed Grand Manan at 1130hrs with the tide bound for Westport, Brier Island on the South Western tip of Nova Scotia which is about a 36 NM run. Winds were from the NW at about 10 kts, which was barely enough to make Moon Dancer II sail, but were were able to make a Speed Made Good of about 5.5 kts through out this leg. Another beautiful day. Westport was clear and calm. Cooked a roast beef in the oven earlier in the afternoon as we sailed. Made for a lovely meal once we were in the shelter of Westport.



Wharfy Watching from his favourite perch.

Under Sail Cross St. Mary's Bay

Yesterday, July 20, we sailed with the tide at noon from Westport headed for one of our favourite spots to be...Yarmouth.  A lot of improvements over the past few years have made this port well worth visiting either for short or long term...and of course family being from here. During this passage of 36 NM we were able to sail under the NW winds from 10-12 knots for most of the day, arriving in Yarmouth at 1800hrs. SMG was about 5.8 kts.  We landed here right at the beginning of the Sea Festival Days...something we will be taking advantage of.  We are here for the next 4-5 days to visit and enjoy just relaxing before continuing to Shelburne. Perfect weather so far!

Cheers,

Dave & Wharfy the Cat

"The only way to get a good crew is to marry one." -Eric Hiscock