tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34441370337910507832024-03-06T02:24:39.350-04:00Sailing ObsessionA blog about all things sailing by two sailors obsessed with sailing "Obsession" in Prince Edward Island, the Canadian Maritimes, and points beyond.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528254155995744990noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-85671098116432450382014-08-18T22:38:00.000-03:002014-08-18T22:41:55.870-03:00Chandler to ... PEI? Home at last!!!When we left Candler yesterday morning at 5am, we were intending to make an 80 NM passage to Mirimichi and anchor behind Portage Island. The weather, however, had other ideas. <br />
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As the tide was low, at 5:30am we warped the boat off the fuel dock at the Chandler Marina and keeping to the outside in the deeper side of the channel between the two docks made our way out of the marina. The sun was hidden behind gray skies and the wind was light. The 3AM forecast had said winds would be light then south 10 to 15. There were a few waves, but nothing like the day before so we headed out. We figured that if we could maintain an average of 6 knots, we could make the anchorage in 14 hours, before nightfall. <br />
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Unfortunately, conditions deteriorated throughout the day. Winds became 20-25 from the southwest, meaning we were bashing nose to wind, making for an uncomfortable and bouncy ride. We motor-sailed, but we were not able to point directly towards our destination due to the waves. Unlike the large gentle waves of the previous morning, these waves were short, choppy and if you didn't catch them exactly right, the boat would go over one and then slam down hard into the next wave. It was a very gray day, with the water and the sky seeming to meld into one another and there were intermittent showers. Sometimes, a wave would be steeper than you expected and you had to react quickly to navigate it smoothly. This also meant hand steering, which is so much more tiring than autopilot. If you didn't gauge the wave right, you slammed into, tossing the boat wildly. At one point, I was below in the bow getting something and Jay didn't successfully react to the wave and I actually went airborne. My feet left the floor as the boat dropped from underneath my feet and then rushed back up. I was holding on to the doorknob so I have a few minor bruises but managed not to injure myself severely. Needless to say we didn't send a lot of time below.<br />
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By 4pm it was clear we were not going to make our intended destination before dark. We had veered so far off course that it was going to take more daylight than we had left to reach the anchorage. In the waves, we had also slowed to about 5 knots. As this coast of New Brunswick has lots of shifting sand dunes we were not comfortable with entering a strange anchorage at night. We briefly considered back tracking to Shippigan Gully, but according to guidebooks it is a fishing port with no amenities. Also, we knew we would soon cross into the Northumberland Strait which had light winds all day and so the seas should calm down. There is a 45 NM stretch from Shippigan Gully to Mirimichi where there is no place to pull in, anchor or tie up. Richibucto, Buctouche or Shediac were options. <br />
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Our spare diesel jerry cans were lashed onto the bow but some strong waves crashing over the sides had dislodged both. I was keeping a wary eye on them and planning as soon as the waves calmed to go forward and re-lash them. After one particularly large wave, the port side jerry can slipped over the side, with only a small rope (the secondary line) keeping it attached to the boat. Jay donned his life jacket and safety line and, with me slowing the boat right down to keep it as steady as possible, he went forward to rescue the jerry can, keeping himself tied on with his safety line at all times. With the boat slowed down, the waves were manageable, so we decided to top up our fuel by empting both cans into the tank. Less than twenty minutes later we were on our way again. <br />
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As we moved into the Northumberland Strait, waves and wind quieted and sailing became relatively smooth. However, as darkness fell, it was pitch black. The cloud cover was so heavy, no moon or stars were in evidence, nor were any lights from land visible.The rain at times was so heavy we could not see any lights on shore. The radar and the chartplotter were all that kept us moving. We were adrift in a sea of darkness. We could see small intense rain showers on the radar and track them as they approached.<br />
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Despite the blackness of the night, we made relatively good time. Our course took us close to West Point PEI. Around 11pm, after some discussion, we decided that since Summerside was not more than 2-3 hours further than Shediac, we would push on and rather than enter Shediac Bay before sunrise, we would enter Summerside Harbour just after daybreak. <br />
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The night passed uneventfully as we motor-sailed in about 10 knots of wind. Although Jay saw many lobster buoys, while I was on the wheel, it was so dark and rainy I never saw any. As I took the helm at 5am, I watched the sky lighten as Summerside, PEI came into view. I have never seen such a welcome sight.<br />
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After a 150NM and a 25 hour crossing we were home in PEI. We still have to sail to our home base in Souris, but it is really great to be back in PEI!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-23680913039528196102014-08-16T17:25:00.000-03:002014-08-18T17:26:31.243-03:00Gaspé to ChandlerWe arrived in Chandler today after a 50 NM trip from Gaspé. The Bay of Gaspé is very long. Although the wind was light, large rolling waves (6-9 feet) were still coming into the Bay. However, they were evenly spaced, so although we needed to brace ourselves, the boat handled them easily and we were able to maintain over 6 knots. It was 25 miles to the famous Percé Rock. By then the waves had become shorter, but steeper and closer together, making it more challenging to steer into them carefully so the boat wouldn't slam into them. With only 5-10 knots of wind on our nose sailing was out of the question, so it made for a slog to Chandler.<br />
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We did see a whale, porpoises and several seals though I wasn't able to reach for a camera to snap any photos. Even my photos of Percé Rock are minimal as with the boat bouncing n the waves I found it difficult to steady the camera to take photos. <br />
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About 3pm we arrived in Chandler, Quebec. This is a very small marina which must be navigated very carefully at low tide. With only 4 foot 6 inches draft, My Obsession made it in by carefully keeping to the right-hand side between the two docks. We pulled along the fuel dock and were sitting in about 6 feet of water about 2 hours before low tide. We were told it drops to a low of 5 feet along the fuel dock.<br />
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Although there are no staff, all the members were extremely friendly and helpful. With the help of several members we got a pumpout and were told we could stay on the fuel dock for the night. Marina fees were very reasonable at $1 per foot. There is a nice restaurant on premises and very clean bathroom and shower facilities. The town is only a short walk away. Chandler is the second largest town in the Gaspé region after Gaspé itself. <br />
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There is a nice walking trail nearby and a very nice beach. Although we can hear the crashing of the waves, we are very well protected.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-74433630486929497022014-08-15T17:03:00.000-03:002014-08-18T17:26:58.186-03:00GaspéThe weather has been very uncooperative with strong southeast winds so we have stayed put in Gaspé. Tomorrow (Saturday) we hope to leave. Winds are forecast to be Southeast again, but only 10-15 knots. So although the wind will be on our nose for part of it, it should be light enough that seas will be manageable.<br />
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Gaspé has been a pleasant stop. The marina is an easy walk to shopping and the downtown and it has all the amenities. The scenery is beautiful and Forillon National Park is nearby. Unfortunately, the pumpout has been out of commission, so we have been using facilities on land as much as possible. We are told the nearest working pumpout is Chandler, so we will head their tomorrow. It should also make a good jumping off point for crossing Chaleur Bay and heading into New Brunswick.<br />
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Gaspé is known as a landing spot for Jacques Cartier who erected a wooden cross to claim the land for France in 1534. In 1934 a granite cross was erected to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Cartier. There is a lovely walking trail nearby.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-54789347203379180072014-08-12T19:00:00.000-03:002014-08-13T16:00:53.294-03:00Rimouski to Gaspé
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The currents are no longer a major factor from Rimouski east
when coming down river, so we left on our overnight passage to Gasp</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (about 214 NM) about 8am
on Monday (August 11).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We seem to be
always saddled with unfavourable winds. So, unfortunately we motored almost the
whole way. The winds were either too light or right on our nose. Although
southwest winds are the prevailing winds in this area, we experienced east and
southeast winds. By the time we entered Gaspe Bay on Tuesday morning, the winds
had increased and had resulted in a fair chop at the entrance to the Bay,
requiring hands and feet to brace oneself, although the seas were only about 2
metres.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could have raised the sails
again for the last hour of our journey, but after almost 30 hours, we just
wanted to arrive at dock and take a nap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We had a relatively uneventful crossing. We stayed about 2
miles offshore and in some areas experienced the katabatic winds written about
in cruising guides for the Gasp</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.
We would be registering 4 knots of wind, then as we would approach a valley the
winds would climb to 20-25 knots until we had passed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One of my favourite parts of an overnight passage is being
able to witness sunset and sunrise on the water. We were also just past a full
moon, a supermoon in fact, but I do not have any photos of it. The moonlight
made for an easy passage however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
31 hours we have arrived in Gasp</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Sunset</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-83314235579895794482014-08-11T20:00:00.000-03:002014-08-13T15:56:45.215-03:00Saguenay to Rimouski
On Sunday, August 10<sup>th</sup> we travelled from Tadoussac to Rimouski,
leaving the Saguenay River behind. Again we timed our departure from our
anchorage a few miles upriver to coincide with an ebb tide from the Saguenay
and favourable currents all the way to Rimouski. <br />
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Although the morning was clear when we pulled anchor, by the time we reached
the St. Lawrence, a fog was descending. This passing tanker looked a bit eerie
in the fog.<br />
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The St. Lawrence River was like a mirror it was so calm, so no sailing again.
However, the glass-like surface of the water made spotting sea life very easy,
our reward for having to motor. We were delighted to see three
whales, many belugas, and loads of seals and porpoises during the 61
NM crossing. At one point the fog was so think, visibility was extremely
limited. The surface of the water and the air seemed to fade into one
white-grey mass, leaving you with the no perception of distance. We were
thankful for radar once again. As we motored into the fog in over 500 feet of
water, it felt like we were all alone in the world. Then, out of the fog I
spotted a whale, a humpback I think from perusing the identification guide. It
swam slowly past us, headed up the river, displaying its glorious flukes. For a
moment we watched it pass us by, amazed by its size, and then we were alone
again in the fog.<br />
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However, the most exciting encounter we had was when a beluga began
to surface about 15 feet off our stern starboard quarter. I was at the
wheel and immediately powered down. He was so close, I am not sure who was
more surprised, me or the beluga. He dove and came up again about 10-15 feet
off our port side. I was so excited that I could barely get the words out of my
mouth to alert Jay. The beluga stayed just under the surface, the water so
clear we could see its whole length. It breached a second time and then dove
again. It repeated this several times until it was out of view. I was so
overcome with excitement with such a close encounter; I forgot to reach for my
camera. <br />
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The third spot in the St. Lawrence River where the current can be so strong
that it pays to time your passage with the current is near Ile Rouge off the
mouth of the Saguenay. We rode a strong 3-4 knot current through this area,
passing six cargo ships anchored awaiting the turn of the tides. With the
favourable current we were in Rimouski mid-afternoon, which gave us time for
boat chores and provisioning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-20876935394850818102014-08-09T21:53:00.001-03:002014-08-09T21:53:15.414-03:00Belugas and the Saguenay River
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We left Quebec City on Thursday (August 7) at 2pm. We
decided to take the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Îl</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">e
d’Orl</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ans Channel from
Quebec City which passes in front of the Montmorency Falls, which at 250 feet
are nearly 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This route also passes in front of Ste Anne de
Beaupr</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Once again
we experienced some thunder and rain, but the worse part of the storm was following
the ridge just to the north and missed us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As we rejoined the North Channel, we kept on the north side
of the river passing beside the picturesque Laurentian Mountains on the
coast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On this stretch Cap-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">â</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-l’Aigle
is the only port accessible at any time of the tidal cycle, as many others dry
out at low tide. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is 72 miles from
Quebec City. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a boat that does 6
knots, you should leave Quebec City at 2 to 3 hours before high tide at Quebec
City. With this, you fight the flood current for the first little while, but it
is the only way to make sure you reach </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Î</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">le
aux Coudres before the flood current returns. At </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Î</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">le
aux Coudres, the river narrows as it passes between the island and the
mainland. We again experienced a favourable current reaching 13 knots speed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As darkness fell, we could see relatively well as there was
almost a full moon. The wind picked up if we were too close to shore, right on
our nose, but if we stayed out a bit it was reasonable. As we approached Cap-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">â</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-l’Aigle, we decided to
keep going and make for an anchorage at Port-aux-Quilles. About 1am we
approached the anchorage. As we motored closer to shore, the wind picked up to
almost 20 knots. Suddenly, the bow of the boat swept sharply to port.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I let the boat turn to port and rounded up
and my speed dropped from 7 knots to 4 knots. I had obviously been caught off
guard in a strong current.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No harm was
done, but I decided right then, we were not going to try and approach land and
anchor in the wind and current in the dark in a strange port. So, it was on to
the Saguenay River.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unfortunately, there is also a strong current at the mouth
of the Saguenay. The flood current rushing into to river mouth lasts 4 to 5
hours and the ebb current coming out lasts 7 to 8 hours. The ideal time to
enter for a boat doing 6 knots is about 2 hours after low tide at Pointe-au-P</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">è</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">re. Unfortunately, the
timing did not work well for us. As we approached the mouth of the Saguenay
about 4am, we were facing an ebb tide, and so we were against a 4 knot current
for a short while, meaning we were only making between 2 and 3 knots of speed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, by 6 am we had entered the River, passed Tadoussac
and anchored at Anse </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">à</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
la Barque, a mile upriver from Pointe de l’Islet on the north bank. We made
breakfast and had a nap. The tide was dropping so although Jay had a great nap,
I had trouble sleeping as we had to anchor so close to shore in this deep cove.
I was curled up in the cockpit and when i would open my eyes and se the shore
so close it would give me a start.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By 11am we had pulled anchor and set out further upriver. The
Saguenay fjord is beautiful. The river banks tower 300 metres high. The water
is 900 feet deep in many places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
navigate 68 miles of the 93 miles of the Saguenay River.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Commercial ships do go as far upriver as La
Baie, but navigation is easy as the river is between 0.6 and 2 miles wide and
is very deep until right up close to shore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Much of the area is within the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine
Park and marine life is abundant. It wasn’t long before we spotted belugas. These
whales are 10-16 feet in length and can weigh 700-1500kg. They are highly
protected so you cannot go looking for them. When you see them, you cannot approach
to within 400 metres. If one comes within 200 metres, you should halt and wait
for it to move on before continuing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
they are amazing creatures. I must say, I have missed seeing marine life while
in the Great Lakes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Around 2pm, we were caught in another thunderstorm and very
heavy rain. Visibility was very poor, so we entered Anse St. Jean and anchored
for the night. By 3:30pm, the last of the rain had passed and we enjoyed a very
calm and beautiful evening. The tide range was 15 feet, so we anchored
carefully to make sure we would not be aground in low tide. The bay is several
hundred feet deep, except right close to shore, affording a small area which is
shallow enough to anchor, but which will still have water at low tide. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This morning, we pulled anchor and travelled 9 miles further
upriver to Baie </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Éternité.
This mile long bay is stunning, between Cap Éternité</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Cap Trinit</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.
The water is so deep alongside the cliffs that you can navigate very close to
shore as the sheer cliffs tower above you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no good anchorage in this bay,
unfortunately. The Park has installed mooring buoys, but only 4 of the 13 that
are supposed to be there are actually still there. All the mooring buoys were
full, so we circled the bay taking countless photos. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">About 400 feet up on Cap Trinit</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">é there is a 32 foot statue of the Virgin Mary. It
was rough hewn out of wood, coated with lead and hoisted to the top of the
cliff in 1881. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 300 feet higher stands
a large cross. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">At this
point we decided to work our way to the mouth of the River again. On our way
back, we were again able to observe some belugas. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In Quebec City, we had been docked next to a family from the
region and they had marked up our chart with possible anchorages and had given
Jay lots of great information. We always learn so much when we can get local
knowledge about an area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I write this
post from one of the anchorages he had suggested to us – Anse aux Petites </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Î</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">sles. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is calm and peaceful. The sun has gone
behind the cliff and will be setting before long. Jay is playing the guitar and
all is right in my world. This detour has been very worthwhile!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-91719672244042906752014-08-07T13:00:00.000-03:002014-08-09T21:40:50.281-03:00Quebec City
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am so glad we decided to make Quebec City a stop on our
trip back to PEI. We have spent the past few days walking around Vieux Quebec,
visiting the fortifications of the Citadelle, the Governor General’s second
residence, the Farmer’s Market, and thoroughly enjoying the sights, sounds and
tastes of the city. A highlight was the Saint Louis Forts and Chateaux National
Historic Site which opened in 2010. Under Dufferin Terrace in front of the
Chateau Frontenac, these ruins show the first floor of the first dwellings on
this site, dating from the 1600s. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Not only does Dufferin Terrace offer wonderful views of the
St. Lawrence River, but in front of the Chateau Frontenac there are often buskers.
We took in several shows. The Funiculaire also has an entrance onto the Terrace,
linking Petit Champlain with Upper Town. This was a favourite way for us to
reach the Terrace (and avoid a steep uphill walk and the 124 Frontenac steps). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A ride costs only $2.25 a person in this glass
enclosed outdoor railway. Originally opened in 1879, a ride on the funiculaire
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every street seems to boast a new artisan or musician to
discover. And sidewalk patios are a great place to watch the world go by. There
were several art shows happening during our visit. On August 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> we
also got to see the Opening Parade for Les F</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">ê</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">tes
de la Nouvelle-France. The costumes were amazing. After the festival, we took
in one of the best fireworks displays I have ever seen. It was part of the Lotto
Quebec series and lasted 25 minutes. We stood on Dufferin Terrace, as the fireworks
were set off from a barge in the river in front of us. It was amazing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My only regret is that we cannot stay longer as there is
still so much to see and do here. The Cirque de Soleil has a show happening right
beside the marina, and we have not had time to get there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although we explored much of the old town,
there are still several museums to visit, many shops to check out and lots of
great restaurants. I am astonished how often we drive by Quebec without
stopping on our way between the Maritimes and Ontario. It really is delightful.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we must
continue moving east. So this morning it has been time to do laundry and a few
other small chores on the boat to be ready to leave at 2pm to catch a
favourable tide. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-26658887096221818662014-08-04T21:23:00.000-03:002014-08-09T21:30:29.944-03:00Surfing the Tides
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A sailor’s best friends when travelling between Trois-Rivier</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">è</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">s and Rimouski on the St.
Lawrence River is the Tides and Current Tables and Atlas of Tidal Currents.
There are three places in particular when the river narrows and the tides can
be quite strong. So strong, in fact, that for a sailboat which averages 6 to 7
knots of speed, if there isn’t a favourable current, you may as well stay put
and wait for the tide change and the next current. </span><br />
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and Quebec City, the narrow spot you have to navigate is Richelieu Rapids, between
Grondines and Portneuf. The river here is only 450m wide and the channel only
250m wide. The ebb current (flowing downriver from Trois Rivieres to Quebec)
lasts 10 hours and the flood current (flowing the other way) only 2 hours. The
ebb current is around 6 knots, reaching up to 8 knots with spring tides. To
make the most of the current and avoid fighting an unfavourable current, we
needed to leave 8 hours before low tide in Quebec City, which for August 4th,
meant leaving at 2:30am. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We pulled anchor and picked our way through several other
boats at anchor to make our way back into the main channel. The moon had
already set and it was overcast, so there was no extra light.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although we’ve made overnight trips before, including some
in heavy fog, this trip was a little unnerving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The St Lawrence is a major highway for cargo ships, and the channel is
not overly wide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although the ships are
well lit, particularly from a distance, they are very difficult to distinguish
from lights on land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The channels in the
St Lawrence are well marked, so at night, you see a vast array of blinking red
and green lights along the horizon, backed up by street lights, buildings, and
passing cars on land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With no sun or
moon, distances are impossible to judge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Within the first hour, three cargo ships passed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were never in any real danger – although it
is difficult to tell them from a distance, it becomes clear as they get
closer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it still keeps you on
edge and alert, wondering if every collection of lights in the distance is
going to be meeting you in a narrow channel in a few minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One flashed a spotlight at us several times
to make sure we saw him.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At one point, while Jay was on the helm, he saw a collection
of lights in the distance, having the </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">clear pattern of a cargo ship, including
the green starboard light indicating which direction the ship is moving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He dutifully moved well over to the far side
of the channel to maximize the distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But then looking ahead at the chart, he realized that this ship was not
in the channel – it was in a location where no big ships should ever go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a few minutes to get close enough to
see that his large cargo ship was, in fact, a church steeple lit up with
multiple lights rising on top of a hill, next to a green range light on
land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At another time, one of the cargo
ships only became clear once more distant lights began winking in and out as it
passed in front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looked so much like lights
on land that we were fooled for quite a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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bow, so again, we motored. Around 5:30am the sun came up and painted the sky
very pretty colours through the clouds. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">About 6:10am we reached the Richelieu Rapids area and I watched the GPS increase from 8.5 and 9 knots (already faster than our usual 6 to 7 knots) to 12.6 knots. The highest speed we reached was 12.7. It positively felt like we were surfing through that area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By 10:30am we had completed the 68NM journey from Trois-Rivier</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">è</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">s and were waiting for
the lock to open to enter the Port of Quebec Marina in Louise Basin. The Port
has about 415 berths and can accommodate boats from 25 to 300 feet in length. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tidal change here is about 20 feet, and
unless the tide is close to mid way, the marina has to be accessed through a
lock which operates from 7am to half past midnight. (Use Channel 71 to reach the
lockmaster.) This is a full service marina with very nice facilities, including
laundry, very nice showers, and a pool. It is also within easy walking distance
of a great farmer’s market, grocery, lower town and Vieux Quebec with its
wonderful sights. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although it cost about
$99 a night for My Obsession, it was worth it. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By 11:00am we had topped our fuel and were safely ensconced
in a berth, just in time for a surprise visit from my Mom and Dad who were
travelling in the area! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-3101295078944261982014-08-03T19:43:00.002-03:002014-08-03T19:43:39.664-03:00Aground in Lac St. Pierre in the St. Lawrence River
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My grandmother used to have premonitions. Sometimes I think
I have just a touch of her ability. I woke up this morning from a half dream
where I was thinking about running aground. As we motored out of the Lac St.
Pierre delta and back into the main channel, I mentioned to Jay how I was avoiding
a shallow channel as I didn’t want to run aground. As he took the wheel as we
crossed Lac St. Pierre, I commented to him that the lake was very shallow in
places and that we should stay in the main shipping channel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, just an hour after we pulled anchor
we were aground. The good news is we do not seem to have sustained any damage.
The bottom was mud and although we travelling about 8 knots with the current we
seemed to have come to a sliding stop rather than a hard stop. Within a few
minutes we had successfully reversed out of the mud and returned to the main channel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can easily understand
how it happened. There was a caution marker painted red marking the edge of the
area and it could easily be mistaken for a red buoy. Jay took a picture of one
to prove how confusing it could be. The channel went from 30 feet to 1 foot in
less than a boat length. It took just a moment of inattention and we were
aground. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today is hot, sunny
and very hazy with no wind, so once again no sailing. The only waves we felt as
we motored to Trois Rivieres are those caused by the wake of passing motor
boats. At 3pm we arrived in Trois Rivieres and anchored in the river just to
the east of town. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have only travelled
30NM today. It is a busy thoroughfare and we are rocked by passing motorboats
continuously, but as we need to get up at 2am to catch the tide/current
tomorrow on our way to Quebec City, it will be fine. On the way up, we had
bypassed Quebec City and stopped here at the marina, but this time we want to
spend a few days in Quebec City. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-61116724113526662492014-08-02T19:35:00.000-03:002014-08-03T19:41:56.871-03:00Varennes to Ile de Sables<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are both tired today as it was such a long tiring day
yesterday, so we decided to make a short day of it (40 NM) . Again there is
almost no wind (3 knots) and it is hot and sunny. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We left Varennes around 8am and had a very
uneventful morning. At 1:30pm we dropped anchor in the Lac St. Pierre
Archipelago. We are anchored in a small channel running between Grand Isle and
Isle de Sable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is very peaceful and
beautiful. We plan to spend the afternoon relaxing and maybe doing a bit of
work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The cottages are all small, unassuming little places built
on stilts. Docks disappear into all grasses which line the banks of each of these
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-83742794727375792192014-08-01T19:25:00.000-03:002014-08-03T19:38:17.981-03:00The last locks on the Seaway<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today has been a long exhausting day. We left Salaberry de
Valleyfield for the 40 minute motor to the start of the Beauharnois Canal. There
is a bridge near the entrance to the Canal. When we arrived, a sign stated next
opening was at 1pm. It was 7am! We tried raising the bridgemaster on VHF to
confirm, but there was no response. This had been the case in this area for us
when we had come up two years ago. You do not hail the bridgemaster, the lights
communicate. We checked the Seaway website which indicated a ship was due at
the bridge in just over an hour downbound and shortly thereafter another one
was scheduled for upbound. This information is actually for motorists
indicating if the bridges are open or closed, but it gave us the information we
were looking for. So we decided to circle, hoping we could squeeze through with
the commercial traffic. Sure enough, an hour later, we could see two ships, one
coming in each direction, converging on the bridge. It opened, but the light
remained red. Jay tried one last time to reach the bridgemaster and this time
was successful. He gave us permission to go through ahead of the two boats. We
quickly motored through and continued up the Canal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At 9am we reached the St. Louis bridge, but it opened as we
arrived and we passed through quickly and easily. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At 9:50, we arrved at the Upper Beauharnois
Locks. The lock lights were red and we could see a ship in the lock, so we tied
up to the Pleasure Boat dock to call the lockmaster from the phone. Two other
power boats arrived at the same time we did. We were told it would be an hour
wait. That our turned into two hours before we were given the go ahead to enter
the lock. By this time, there were 15 powerboats and two sailboats (one of them
us) waiting to enter. They ask the large boats to go against the wall and
smaller boats to raft up to them. There were four rows of power boats in front
of us and we had the other sailboat (a Beneteau 352) rafted to us. The man from
the other sailboat came aboard our boat to help keep us off the wall, while I
tended the bow line and Jay the stern line. At Beauharnois you descend 42 feet
at each of the Upper and Lower locks. The extra person aboard was helpful as we
were able to easily keep the boat off the wall, and the other sailor’s spouse
made sure that their boat<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was properly
secured to ours as we descended. </span></div>
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again rafted to the other sailboat. They
were a very nice French couple from Sorel-Tracey. They provided us with helpful
information on anchorages in Sorel-Tracey and Trois Rivieres. I spoke more French
this afternoon than I have in ages. It was great to practice. We ended up
motoring/locking with them all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The CPR bridges opened easily without waiting and we arrived
at the St. Catherine lock about 4pm. Once again we were told it would be an
hour before the next lockage. Again we were rafted with the other sailboat when
locking through. We had all become old hands at the procedure. We would enter
before them. Lines would be lowered to us bow and stern and we would tie them
off. We would then grab lines from their boat and tie them to us as they pulled
alongside us. The man would come onto our boat with his boat hook and we would
chat while waiting. When we would begin to descend, Jay and I would untie our
lines and hold them wrapped around the cleat, slackening them as we descended,
making sure that the spreaders did not touch the side and that the radar, etc. on
our stern pole did not touch. When we had reached the bottom, he would return
to his boat. We would temporarily tie off the lock lines, untie his lines and push
him off, then untie the lock lines and push off the wall, motoring on our way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At 7pm we exited the last lock (St. Lambert) and passed by
la Ronde amusement park. The current is strong in this area in Montreal, about
2.5 to 3 knots. We reached speeds of 10 knots as we left Montreal behind us. Given
the late hour, we chose an alternate anchorage off Varennes for the night and dropped
anchor around 8:40pm, as the sun was setting.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is calm tonight, so we are not too concerned even though this
secondary channel is a bit more exposed than what we would normally select. Jay
has elected to sleep in the cockpit tonight as it is so hot. I can see the red glow
of Montreal off our bow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have only
travelled 55 NM today in 14 hours of travelling and I am exhausted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It had taken a full
day for us to do this same stretch in the opposite direction two years ago. Most
of the way there is a very small current that helped out, pushing us to 8 knots
or more. However, there was a lot of waiting for bridges and locks. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-27782538343480444932014-07-31T19:16:00.000-03:002014-08-03T19:35:41.199-03:00Crysler Park to Salaberry de Valleyfield (48 NM)<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today we left Crysler Park Marina around 8am headed to Salaberry
de Valleyfield. Once again the wind was very light (2 knots) so we were under
power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 9:35 we arrived at our first
of two locks for the day. The Eisenhower and Snell Locks are the two locks on
the American side of the Seaway. For boats transiting and not stopping you do
not need to clear into US customs. The American locks cost $30 each and you pay
for the two locks at Eisenhower. They prefer exact cash. For locks on the
Canadian side you can prepay with PayPal online and get a $5 discount ($25 each
with the discount) and then just hand them the printed receipt. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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American locks, you descend about 45 feet. We passed through the Eisenhower
Lock with 5 power boats who were rafted up together in front of us. Unlike the
Canadian locks where they pass you lines, at the American locks you tie up to
floating bollards. As the only sailboat, we were attached to a bollard by
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Pleasure Craft Guide for the Seaway is very helpful in
explaining the light system for the locks, which side to put your fenders on
and other practical information to using the locks. As the Seaway s built for
cargo ships, you must wait for commercial traffic to pass through, but they do
try and get pleasure boats through with no more than a three hour wait. The
website </span><a href="http://www.greatlakes-seaway.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.greatlakes-seaway.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
provides a pleasure boat lockage schedule and information of what commercial
traffic is in the seaway at any given time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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Snell lock we could see a thunderstorm approaching. A squall watch had been
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boats and us circling slowly waiting for the lights to turn green to signal we
could enter. While waiting, the thunderstorm approached with a vengeance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily for us, we only saw wind gusts of 15
knots in the protected canal between the two locks. The lockmaster at Snell
later told us they had registered 40 to 50 knot gusts on the other side of the
Eisenhower lock. Twice the lightening and sound of thunder was instantaneous,
but the storm moved over fairly quickly. It did rain very heavy for 15 to 20 minutes.
We turned on our navigation lights to ensure we were more visible to the other 5
boats circling in the small space. About an hour later we were able to lock
through Snell, by which time the rain had almost completely stopped. By 12:30pm
we were through the Snell Lock and headed back into Canadian waters. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The afternoon turned sunny and the wind remained light. The
rest of the day was relatively uneventful except for a small plumbing issue. Around
mid-afternoon, Jay was doing the dishes and the galley sink refused to drain.
The calm water made it easier for him to dismantle the drain, clean out the
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the harbour. We took the dinghy to shore for a few provisions. Two years ago
the town also opened part of the old canal and there are docks on both sides. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We tied to the town dock and it was just a
short four blocks to the grocery store. Several restaurants and shops were also
within easy walking distance. Now, as the sun sets, we are enjoying the lovely fountain,
lit by coloured lights, here in the bay. </span></div>
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Leaving Brockville yesterday it was immediately clear we were once again in the main shipping channel as this ship passed by as we exited the marina. We met several others during the day.<br />
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With a favourable current, we made very good time. The whole trip from Brockville to Crysler Park Marina, including a stop at the Iroquois Marina and a the Iroquois Lock only took about 5 hours for the 35NM trip. Unfortunately the 8 knot breeze was from the Northeast and so we were motoring once again. <br />
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As we left Brockville, Jay went below to make coffee and the 10lb propane tank ran out. Although we have a backup 5lb tank, we decided to get propane at the next available marina. As luck would have it, there is a narrow canal on the west side of the entrance to the Iroquois Lock which leads into a small marina. The depths in the channel are 6 to 10 feet according to the Ports book, so we ventured in. Several times I felt I could touch the trees on the bank if I reached out as we navigated this narrow passage. But we arrived safely at the small marina which offered propane, pump outs and diesel. <br />
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Leaving Iroquois Marine we motored back out to the main channel without incident. We arrived just as three pleasure craft were exiting the lock. We had prepaid our lock fees online ($25) and had printed the receipt while in Brockville, but we were ready to pull over to the pleasure craft dock to report and get instructions on when we could enter. However as we approached, the lockmaster turned the lights green for us to enter immediately.<br />
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The difference was only a drop of 5 inches, but you still need to draw up alongside where the lockmaster hands you lines. Life vests must be worn in the locks. Within a few minutes, we were safely through the lock and on our way again. This is the first of 7 locks we will pass through on our way back to PEI.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-19283328021873614222014-07-29T11:29:00.001-03:002014-07-29T11:33:24.567-03:00On Our Way HomeAfter two years in Kingston, we're finally on our way back home.<br />
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Yesterday, we said goodbye to our friends Steve, Alison, and their kids. We had just spent a few days hanging out with them in one of our favorite anchorages near Gananoque, but it was finally time to move on.<br />
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We had a work proposal to be mailed so we made our way to Brockville, where there was a Staples Outlet we could visit to print and mail the proposal. It was about 25 miles, and the weather was terrible - rain all the way, wind on our nose, and limited visibility.<br />
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We had originally planned to anchor off Brockville and dingy in, but with the rain, we decided to take a dock for the night. We arrived and hailed the Brockville Municipal Marina, but they were full. After quickly consulting the cruising books, we hailed Tunnel Bay Marina (which now seems to be Tall Ships Landing). They had a spot, so we took it.<br />
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Most marinas charge by the length of your boat, with prices usually in the $1.50 to $1.75 per foot. This place charged $2.00 per foot. This is a premium price for dockage, and the marina didn't justify that price. There were no staff. This seems to be part of a new development in the city, and their "office" is the show home for their condos. Their showers are in temporary, very industrial hut on the construction site. They wanted $20 deposit for the access key, and it's a good thing we didn't give it to them since there was no one there in the morning when we left. Top prices for a second rate marina - avoid this facility. (Finish Rant)<br />
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However, Brockville is a nice little city. We took care of our business then went to a movie at the Theatre next door. By then, the rain had stopped so it was much more pleasant. After a trip to the grocery store, we went back to the boat for supper and a quiet evening.<br />
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Since we had power, we turned on the TV for awhile. Season finale of The Bachelorette. I think I lost a few IQ points watching it. Neither of us have watched any of this show before, but somehow, we sat through the finale without changing the channel.<br />
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But this morning is much nicer, if a bit cool. Looks like pleasant day. We'll be passing through our first set of locks on the Seaway today, making for Upper Canada Marina near Morrisburg.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869443693403193005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-35869609624596605262014-07-28T18:52:00.000-03:002014-07-29T18:53:14.742-03:00RainSunday had been a beautiful day, but around 8pm the forecast rain and thunderstorm arrived - with a vengeance. <br />
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We had taken our dinghy over to Alison and Steve's boat to play a final game of cards and say our goodbyes. They were on the far side of the anchorage and we passed three other sailboats on our way across. We had been aboard Worth the Waite for only about 20 minutes when we saw a wall of rain and wind come across the anchorage, hitting our boat first. I spent a few anxious moments as My Obsession disappeared completely from view within the wall of water. I nervously peered into the rain trying to assure myself that we were not dragging anchor. Of course, even if we were there was nothing I could do about it from the far side of the anchorage. The wind had picked up so much that it would be difficult to try and dinghy back. I chewed my nails and fretted for about 15 minutes while the storm raged. What a feeling of helplessness as Mother Nature toyed with us. I had been on our boat during a squall several times, but never had I watched one hit our boat from another within the anchorage. <br />
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Thankfully, the anchor held very securely and after the storm we enjoyed our visit. When we returned later in the evening, it was only raining lightly.<br />
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This morning the rain continued and we pulled up anchor in light rain and headed east towards Brockville. We passed Singer Castle in the pouring rain and so decided to give it a pass.<br />
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Most of the day we stayed inside the enclosure out of the rain.<br />
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In a way it matches my mood. I am excited to be heading home, but I am a bit sad that a chapter is ending. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-76111493619140298172014-07-27T18:05:00.000-03:002014-07-29T18:25:05.112-03:00One last visit to the Navy IslandsOur oven part arrived on Wednesday and our friend Jane was kind enough to pick it up and bring it to the ferry dock. We took the dingy from our anchorage in Beau Rivage over to meet her and get the part. Thank you again Jane! It took Jay about 45 minutes to replace the part and reassemble everything and now the oven is working as good as new. <br />
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On Thursday, we pulled up anchor and officially started moving east. Without the need to back track to Kingston, we could be on our way. Jay pulled up anchor and we headed to Gananoque to provision. <br />
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As we have often done, we anchored in front of the Thousand Islands Playhouse and took a dinghy to their dock and then walked to the nearby grocery store. <br />
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After provisioning we headed to the Navy Islands. Alison and Steve, who had been with us in Beau Rivage for two days, decided to continue a bit farther east with us. We decided we would head to the Navy Islands, another favourite anchorage, for the weekend with them. <br />
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We anchored off Stave Island and spent the weekend swimming, playing cards, exploring in the dinghy, playing with the kids and enjoying the company of good friends.<br />
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On Friday we took the two dinghies on a 5.5 NM round trip to a nearby marina for lunch, gas and a few parts for our Alison and Steve's boat. It was quite a little adventure returning as the wind had picked up a bit and there were small waves which drenched me in the dinghy. <br />
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On Saturday I took my first ride on cruising power boat with Alison and Steve when they went for water, fuel and a pump out at the same nearby marina we had visited the day before with the dinghies. It was a very different feeling on their boat then on ours as the boat cuts through the water very differently. <br />
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We were supposed to leave on Sunday, to head east, but knowing we would not have a chance to anchor with our friends for awhile, we stayed another day. <br />
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Last night (early Sunday morning), I was woken up by a thunderstorm at about 4am. It was quite the sound and light show. This morning, a woman from a nearby cottage motored out to see if we were ok. She said from where she was watching the storm it had looked to her like lightening had hit our boat twice! I don't think it actually did though as I have heard lightening hit close by before and none of the cracks seemed the same as that time. I think we would have noticed if we had been hit.<br />
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Later, we took the dinghies again and went to Mulcaster Islands (one of the islands in the National Park) for a picnic and a hike. On our return we went through Molly's Gut between Stave and Hickey Islands. We saw a pair of swans with their little ones and some beautiful lily pads. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-32981095495596458632014-07-24T17:44:00.000-03:002014-07-29T17:44:46.824-03:00Sights along the wayOne of the great things about the Thousand Islands has been the beautiful homes on the shores of the mainland and the homes and cottages on the islands. Here are a few of my favourites.<br />
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This one is on the Bateau Channel and is one of my favourites.<br />
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There are two of these small cable ferry's which link Howe Island to the mainland crossing the Bateau Channel. We always meant to take a ferry over, but never did.</div>
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This neat little cottage is in the Wanderer's Channel, which leads from Beau Rivage to Gananoque past a number of very pretty islands. The Channel is a bit narrow in places, but the tour boats do take this channel.<br />
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As we visit these now familiar sites for the last time, I admit, I am feeling a bit nostalgic. Sailing and cruising in the Thousand Islands has been wonderful. <br />
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Sharing it with so many friends has made it that much sweeter.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-72550380793491131422014-07-23T17:15:00.000-03:002014-07-29T17:16:44.185-03:00A stowaway!On Tuesday, we moved to Beau Rivage to meet up with our friends, Alison and Steve. We arrived first after a leisurely sail from Brakey Bay. It was such a lovely day I decided we should scrub the boat. We washed down the deck, scooping water from the Lake. It was hot and sunny. Afterwards, we took a dip in the Lake. The water was even warmer than the day before and felt wonderful. <br />
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I relaxed in the sun on the bow in the afternoon and we waited for our friends to arrive. Jay rolled down the window panel in the middle section of the dodger, above the companionway, so the breeze could flow through the cockpit. <br />
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Later when our friends arrived we took the dingy over to visit on their boat. We returned just at dark, to roll down the sides of the cockpit enclosure to keep the bugs out. As Jay went to roll back up the dodger panel, he found a snake!<br />
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He was stretched out between the traveler which is located just on the coach roof ahead of the companionway hatch and the dodger, which covers the hatch. As I had gone down the companionway he was inches from my head, but unseen behind the curled up panel.<br />
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Now, I have a phobia of birds, but my dislike of snakes is not far behind. Jay to the rescue. He scooped the snake up in an empty container I grabbed from the recycling. It was dicey for a moment when I thought Jay would actually accidentally usher him below rather than into the container, but soon it was contained. A short dinghy ride to a nearby island rid the boat of our unwelcome stowaway. <br />
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We have no idea how it came to be on board. I don't think I scooped it out of the water when washing the deck. I think I would have seen it. I also don't think it was aboard that long, as we walk on the decks all the time and would have seen it. <br />
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However, all I could think of for the rest of the night was how close the snake was to the companionway hatch and our cabin. It took everything in me not to completely tear every inch of the boat apart to make sure no other snakes had come aboard. I am keeping a sharp eye out for any other unwelcome visitors, just in case.<br />
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Nothing beats a quiet anchorage at sunset. These were taken at Brakey Bay. Even the neighboring boat looks peaceful at night. I am sure they could hear Jay playing guitar though. He serenaded us as the sun went down and we enjoyed the view. We enjoyed the rest of weekend and I even went swimming finally.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-36826294300102513852014-07-20T23:13:00.002-03:002014-07-20T23:13:32.585-03:00Ice cream!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Warm days just call for ice cream. Who says you have to
rough it while at anchor. Unfortunately, I think this ice cream bar was near
the top of the freezer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stayed in Brakey Bay again today. Everyone left but us and
four new boats have arrived. Jay braved the water, but I was only brave enough
to put my toes in. If it is hot tomorrow I will go swimming. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hopefully the part for the oven will arrive this week. Soon
we will have to stop lazing around in the Thousand Islands and head east. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-60216650899100997672014-07-19T23:09:00.000-03:002014-07-20T23:12:17.546-03:00Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When we left Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in June we thought
it would be for the last time. However, as I had a meeting in Kingston on
Thursday and we attended the wedding of friends on Friday, we once again found
ourselves there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We sailed back to Kingston on Wednesday afternoon and decided
to go to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. Confederation Basin doesn’t have parking
and we needed to rent a car to get to the wedding as our car was over an hour
away at my brother’s. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I attended my meetings on Thursday and Jay and I took in a
movie in the evening. On Friday we rented a car and did a few errands,
including stocking up on water and pop as that is so much easier to transport in
a car than it is walking. We also closed our post office box in Kingston,
severing our last official tie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the afternoon, we drove to Strathmere Inn in North Gower to
attend one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever attended. It was so
wonderful to be part of the bride and groom’s special day. I wish them all
happiness. Today we are exhausted as we arrived back at the boat late after the
wedding. And my feet are just a bit sore from all the dancing. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unfortunately, the oven part has still not arrived, so we
need to hang around the area for a few more days in the hope that it will
arrive soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We finished a few errands, got the boat ready and headed
out. Although the wind was very light, a number of small boats were out.
Portsmouth Olympic Harbor is the home to Sail Canada and a number of competitions
will be hosted there over the next few weeks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With so little wind we had to motor all the way to Brakey
Bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We chose it as it is only a few hours
away and given its size was more likely to have space on a Saturday. As I write
this there are about fourteen boats in the anchorage. The winds are to forecast
to remain light tonight so I am sure we will sleep well. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-50567309410565399422014-07-17T23:09:00.000-03:002014-07-20T23:09:53.841-03:00Powering Up<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At anchor the biggest issue is power consumption. And we are
self confessed power hogs. Not only does refrigeration take a lot of power, but
with our tablets, computers and phones we seem to always be charging things. Especially
since we are working from the boat, we need to be connected through our phones and
email. The solar panels and wind generator are great - as long as there is sun
and wind. But we are always monitoring the house batteries and are hyper-aware
of power consumption. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our newest purchase is a small solar panel to power phones
and tablets. It folds up for storage, weighs just over 2 lbs and you plug your
phone into it with a USB cable. We bought it on Amazon for $120. So far, I have
used it three times and it works really well for both Jay’s Blackberry and my Samsung.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have even used it on a day that was
overcast and, although it took longer to charge, it still brought my phone and
tablet up to 100% power.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-21334170147949953802014-07-15T23:06:00.000-03:002014-07-21T00:10:29.813-03:00Confederation Basin<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Confederation Basin in Kingston is one of the two city owned
and operated marinas and it is located right downtown. We arrived on Saturday
and booked a berth for two nights. The busker festival was happening in the
park right in front of the marina and on a couple of nearby downtown streets. Staff
were friendly and helpful, and being downtown is very convenient to shops and
restaurants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunday didn’t bring any thunderstorms on the Ontario side of
the Lake, but it certainly rained. Given that we had some work to do finishing
a proposal due the next day, we were happy to be tied to a dock and able to
work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yesterday, Monday, brought sunshine again. We borrowed a
friend’s car to drive to West Marine to pick up a joker valve for the head (toilet)
which had started leaking on the weekend. This is a one way valve from the head
to the holding tank. Let’s just say it is a really important part in the
plumbing system. Nothing was in danger of overflowing as seepage was just slowly
back flowing from the hose leading to the tank, but it still was unpleasant to
have to pump it dry again every few hours. After installing the part, mailing
the proposal we had been working on and getting a few groceries, we pushed off
dock again. Unfortunately the part we had ordered for our oven has not arrived
yet. We will be back in Kingston later this week for a meeting and a wedding so
hopefully it will arrive in the next few days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When we left Confederation Basin, we tried to anchor at Beau
Rivage, but when we arrived it was quite full. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have gotten a bit spoiled this summer as we
have often had lots of room in the anchorages, so we pushed on to Brakey Bay. There
were only two other boats in the large bay when we arrived. We have seen as
many as twenty boats in Brakey Bay.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This morning it was raining and the other two boats left
early. The sun has now come out and we have the bay completely to ourselves. Another
beautiful day in the Thousand Islands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After Cape Vincent and a rough night tied to dock, we made
our way to White Bay in Henderson Bay, NY. We had this lovely Bay to ourselves
except for the odd powerboat during the day with waterskiers. An older gentleman
motored by at one point close enough to call over and welcome us to the Bay. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He motored around our stern to read our home
port and then asked where PEI was. After a short conversation he told us to feel
free to stay as long as we liked and to enjoy ourselves and then he motored
away. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We spent two nights there, well protected from
the weather and enjoying peace and relaxation and doing a bit of work. One of
the benefits of being self employed is that as long as you have a laptop you
have your work with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Working in the
cockpit beats sitting in an office any day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Friday, July 11th we made our way to Sackets Harbor, New
York, a pretty little town which had strategic importance during the War of
1812. Navy Marine is a full service marina, so after a pumpout, diesel fill and
water top up, we took a berth for the night. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We took a walk into town for a late lunch and visited the
Tin Pan Galley. We sat in their lovely patio and had a wonderful lunch. Their
spinach dip is amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After lunch we walked over to the grocery store and then it
was back to the boat for laundry. That evening we walked up to the theatre to
catch a stand up comedy show which was very entertaining. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The next day we met some friends from Kingston, who camp near
Sackets Harbor, and went for a sail. The wind was light but we had a nice sail
for a few hours. Early afternoon we dropped them off at the marina and headed
back across the Lake. Although we had really wanted to stay a few days longer,
we had to be back in Kingston for Monday and Sunday was calling for thunderstorms
and heavy rain. At least we did get to visit the New York side which has been
on our bucket list since arriving in Kingston.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17070621703105295419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3444137033791050783.post-20965619820357391442014-07-09T15:59:00.000-03:002014-07-10T16:00:03.826-03:00Mr.& Mrs. Wood & Patsy GreenWhile visiting the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton NY we came across this display about a couple from New York who voyaged by small canoe 900 miles from New York to Prince Edward Island over the summers of 1907 and 1908. Henry and Elizabeth Wood averaged 35 miles a day and stayed ashore either camping or in private homes. Their vessel was the Patsy Green which they had specifically modified so they could paddle it on the ocean. It did have two small sails to augment their paddling. Henry was a founder of the Cruising Club of America. What an adventure that must have been.<br />
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