Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron - Regatta Day!

See the number of vacant slips?.... That's because It's Regatta Day!

Ken and I met the bifurcation Buoy that lead us along the Northwestern Arm of Halifax Harbour. Midway down the channel, they arrived in droves! 20 - 30 sailing yachts; all shapes, all sizes, all tacking toward us criss-crossing the narrow channel. I, was at the helm and Ken was my fearless navigator. We were thinking on our feet! "Speed up, take this one's stern!" "Slow Down.", "Stay center,"" Wait for this one,", " Take this one's stern then immediately make a sharp turn to port!" These were welcomed comments that helped Voyageur, under power, avoid any mishap! It was a whirlwind! It was exhilarating! It was nerve wracking! At 3:00 it was over. Too bad we hadn't made that bifurcation buoy 1 hour sooner or 20 minutes later!

Carol's Favourite shift is 3 to 6 am!

Day breaks after an overnighter from Bras D'Or Lakes, enroute to  a quiet anchorage off Hope Island

Voyageur Students are used to shifts of; 4hours on, 4 hours off when passage making, but by ourselves, Ken and I have found 3 hour shifts suit our sleep habits best. In our past lives, I, being a dance teacher have always been active 9-12 midnight, arriving home to Ken; already asleep! Ken has always been an early riser, so 6am is never a problem. Midnight to 3 am suits him just fine. Therefore, I have the pleasure of a beautiful sunrise...Seeing the new day beginning uplifts my spirits!  

 

 





Morning After Hurricane Leslie

St.Peter's Lions Club Yacht Club, at the cuff of the Bras D'Or Lakes

The day before Hurricane Leslie, Ken and I set a breast anchor, snugged up all lines and prepared for the worst. Happy to report Hurricane Leslie had little effect where we were.  What a glorious morning!