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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, Introduction
Jayne and I had always considered Newfoundland one of our ultimate sailing destinations, with careful planning and preparation, our goal seemed not easy but within our ability. We would have to give up idyllic weekends spent enjoying the sun, winds and anc...
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 8 Return to Gaspe
A final days sail under spinnaker brings us back up the coast to Gaspé were we prepare to haul out and store Phanty for the season.
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 7 Grande Riviere
With the wind about 15 knots on the bow, the sky dark with clouds, we beat towards L'Anse A Beaufils, taking into account we could stop at Grande Riviere if the wind didn't fair. Grande Riviere is reported to be by the CHS sailing directions a good, altho...
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 6 Gascons
Gascons is a unique and beautiful harbour, we raft to a local boat and set out to explore the near by town. Upon returning from our anchorage at Anse A La Barbe we went off in search of the possonerie, and finding it we realized we had not brought any mone...
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 5 Bonaventure
In fine summer weather we sail across Baie Chaleur to Bonaventure and tie up in their marina
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 4 Isle Caraquet
Just off the town lies an excellent anchorage sheltered by Isle Caraquet. We spent an idyllic afternoon walking on the island and swimming off the boat in what was the warmest water we'd discovered since arriving in Gaspe. A high point of the day was fin...
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 2 Gaspé, Chandler & Caraquet
Departing from Gaspé, Quebec we sail down the coast to Rock Perce to tie up at L'Anse-à-Beaufils. From there we sail to Chandler and then cross the Baie des Chaleurs in gusty conditions, to Caraquet, on New Brunswick's Acadien Coast. Chandler proved to ...
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 1 Gaspé
Spring in Gaspé Quebec, we prepare to launch Phantasia and plan to explore the Acadien Coast of New Brunswick.
Down East Circle Part 4 – Special Feature
In our special feature we go to Gaspé's La Maison William-Wakeham, where chef Desmond shows us a correct way to cook Baie des Chaleurs scallops!
Down East Circle Part 4 – Course Overview
Just to illustrate where we are sailing in this seasons Down East Circle... 2. Leg 1, Our shakedown cruise, is from Gaspe Quebec to Anse a Beufils, about 35 NM. 3. Leg 2, will take is from Anse a Beaufils Quebec across Bay Chaleur to Miramichi New Brunswic...
Down East Circle Part 4 – Introduction
With some reservations we set out on the longest passage of this seasons trip, it would be nicer if it had come later in our journey to allow us to become more acustomed to the boat and it's motion. It turned out to be almost ideal, of course the winds wer...