I’m tied up in Fortune for the night. All good aboard.
Tuesday was a long day. I came around Cape Race in flat conditions, and kept going across to the Burin Peninsula. I anchored in Màrystown at dawn Wednesday.
After getting a few hours sleep I cruised up through the islands with a stop in Burin, then on to St Lawrence where I stayed the night.
Today I came around the peninsula, past St Pierre and Miquelon.
That was a lovely day, motorsailing in light winds and following the shore. I ducked in to anchor in Mobile Bay for the night. More of the same tomorrow.
I toured Quidi Vidi and St John’s but didn’t stop. I’ve been there before.
Weather looks calm and clear for the next four days.
I’m anchored here next to the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club. This is a great stop. Last night I had a shower and a nice meal at the club and stayed on the fuel dock. This morning I fueled up and came out here, launched the dinghy and got ashore for another meal at the yacht club and groceries. At high tide I was able to get to shore right next to the Dominion store.
No pics, except these ones taken coming back to Kashmir, and a Peterson 44 ex Ocean Commotion that I knew from its racing days 40 years ago.
Tomorrow I’ll head up and around the northern tip of the Avalon Peninsula then south and around Cape Race. My plan is to stop in Petty Harbour tomorrow night and Trespassy the next. The weather looks very cooperative through until Saturday. I may beeline for NS, or follow the south coast. We’ll see.
I had a decision today after leaving Trinity Bay North. My original plan was to stop tonight in St John’s Harbour, but decided to take a trip down to Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club. I’m heading into Conception Bay.
I haven’t been off the boat. Sailed for an hour or two yesterday, but otherwise motoring/motor sailing into light winds. Warm and mostly sunny.
The forecast looks great. There’s some rain over the next two days, then another extended period of calm and sun.
I wasn’t able to complete the circle, which runs inside New World Island through Dildo Run, a long treacherous small boat channel. I considered it long enough to realize that the 40 ft fixed bridge was likely to stop me.
I finally left Lewisporte Wednesday at noon. I’m writing this Thursday afternoon as I’m leaving the eastern end of Fogo Island. It’s been great motorboat weather, sunny and calm.
All aboard is good. The only issue is the refrigerator doesn’t seem to be getting as cold as it should. I added refrigerant yesterday before leaving, but that doesn’t appear to have solved it. Apart from that everything is in good order.
Yesterday I took a cruise through Moreton’s Harbour, then continued to Twillingate, where I anchored for the night. Today I traveled the north shore of Fogo Island with a tour through Fogo Harbour. That looks like a great anchorage.
Pics in order
I’m ready to set out. I spent a day or two chasing down a starting issue successfully, and had an opportunity to get into the bowels and systems. It’s all good now.
The boat is great. I appreciate the engine access, and all the systems are well done.
About the only thing left to do is bring food aboard, which I’ll do tomorrow. Then it’s off. My first three stops from here are Moreton’s Harbour, Twillingate and Fogo. I’m starting to get excited.
Nice day today, sunny and warm with not much wind. I got the motor going mid-afternoon, and went for a cruise around the harbour, then set sail.
All is good. I’m pleased with the boat. Still sorting through some issues, but making progress.
Lots of pics from my first sail.
We’re in the water. I’ve got two issues – a dead start battery and a leaky valve, but both easily remedied. I dropped an expensive cable adaptor overboard and had to improvise a charger. I can see it on the bottom though, so will get it back. Had the engine running. Both easily remedied tomorrow morning.
Apart from that the boat is great. It’s neat and tidy, and the owner’s notes have been very helpful. I’ve got the sails on and the water tanks filled. Instruments are all working. Still lots to work through, but getting there.
Shannon and Mark are flying over to Gander in a couple of weeks and will drive my car back, and maybe join me on the Avalon Peninsula for a bit.
I’m starting to get excited about being underway.
I got to Lewisporte yesterday afternoon, and have slowly been going through the boat. All is good. Tomorrow we launch.
Now that I’m here, I’m not in a big rush. I plan to take a few days to get comfortable with the systems, then head out towards St John’s. I’m targeting arrival in Halifax in mid-October, and want to explore Newfoundland along the way.
Will take more pics once we’re in the water.
This is very much a repeat of last year. And there’s nothing bad about that. We’re solidly mid-pack.
Yesterday was a beautiful day, and after waiting for the wind to fill in we had a short windward-leeward race. Unfortunately when we went to hoist the headsail for the next race the prefeeder jammed, and we were unable to sail that race.
Today started out nice, with rain in the forecast for the afternoon. We had a short race, then racing was called off due to the threat of lightning. We weren’t unhappy heading in before it got stormy.
It’s been fun. The race committee work is great, and it’s a beautiful venue. We’re a happy well-fed crew. The next two days look perfect, with light NW winds and sun forecast.
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