Halifax

We came out of Country Harbour yesterday into an easterly swell, and as forecast had NE 10-15 knots of breeze arrive late morning. Prevailing conditions are usually the opposite direction. So with great conditions we had a fast run down the coast and arrived in Halifax at dusk. We’re now anchored in Bedford.

That was a fast and smooth trip. Just over two weeks from Montreal. We arrived here without having to clean salt spray off the windshield. That’s remarkable. And we did pretty much all of it at slow speed, so the fuel bill was low. Bill’s food planning and cooking was excellent, and made a big difference for me. And I saw some new segments and identified a few more critters. Can’t ask for much more than that.

Bill leaves tomorrow to join his partner on a long-planned camping trip in Newfoundland. I’m racing Narwhal in Chester in ten days, and have to get both boats down there and ready. Easy pace for a few days, and a few repairs like my water heater that are quite urgent. In any case it’s nice to be stopped today. Sunny and nice weather here.

Here are a few of Bill’s photos from Thursday.