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Iles De La Madeleine to Cheticamp Cape Breton Island – Aug 29

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Bigguy

We left this morning at dawn (6 am) to a beautiful sunrise. The islands were bathed in golden sunlight as we cleared the harbour and set our course for Cheticamp (157 degrees – south east). The Madeleines were still in … Continue reading →

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Riviere Au Renard to L’Anse A Beaufils – Aug 25

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Bigguy

Today we will travel the last leg of the mainland portion of the trip although we many have to wait for weather before crossing the 125 miles to Iles De La Madeleine. I think this stretch of the Gaspe is … Continue reading →

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Quebec City To Malbaie – Aug 14

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Bigguy

I think we broke our record for early starts with a 7:30 lock and then the 70+ miles down stream to Malbaie. We had to leave when the current was in our favour. There is so much tide here that … Continue reading →

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Quebec City – Aug 13

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Bigguy

We spent the morning being good tourists then had lunch in the Old City. After, we came back and cleaned up the boat (trying to make a good impression on Joanne who will join us today). We have planned a … Continue reading →

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New Adventure – Lake Ontario to Nova Scotia

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Bigguy

We have just committed to help fellow sailors move their boat from Hamilton ON, to Cheticamp, Nova Scotia (Cape Breton Island). The boat (a Columbia 38) is being refitted with electronics and when ready (July 26th) we will depart for … Continue reading →

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