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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1- Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 5 Mingan Archipelago
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1- Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 5 Mingan Archipelago

After a 100 nautical mile motor sail along Quebec's rugged and beautiful Côte-Nord-Duplessis region we stop to explore The Mingan Archipelago, and it's lovely Acadian port of Havre St Pierre The Mingan Archipelago features colossal limestone outcroppings, unique flora and seabird colonies...
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:41
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 7 Bay of Islands
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 7 Bay of Islands

We just beat a good storm with 50 knot winds into Bay of Islands, and take shelter in Wood's Island Harbour and then dock at Bay of Islands Yacht Club. We explore Corner Brook and do some re-provisioning before sailing up to Goose Arm to anchor and do some hiking & swmming. From our final a...
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:40
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 6 Johan Beetz to Natashquan
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 6 Johan Beetz to Natashquan

Each stop further east on Cote Nord would take us to smaller ports, less traveled but no less interesting, Baie Johan Beetz, Natashquan, and then a 175 mile overnight crossing, of the Esquiman Channel, to Bay Of Islands, on Newfoundlands west coast.
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:48
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 4 Sept Isle to Mingan
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 4 Sept Isle to Mingan

At St. Ann Des Monts we would cross the river to the port of Sept Isles, on the St Lawrence's much less traveled and remote North Shore. From Sept Isles we sailed east along Quebec's rugged and beautiful Côte-Nord-Duplessis region, to the fantastic Mingan Archipelago, and it's lovel...
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:47
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 3 Rimouski to St. Anne
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 3 Rimouski to St. Anne

From Grande Bergeronne we sail across to the St. Lawrence's south side and dock in Rimouski, Matane and east to St Anne Des Monts. Rimouski is a major fishing port and we've found some of the best sea food on the east coast there!
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:17
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1- Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 2 Saguenay’s Fiord
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1- Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 2 Saguenay’s Fiord

Sailing from Québec City east to Cap-a-l'aigle the river widens and some really good sailing begins if you play the current right. We explore the Saguenay's fiord and then sneak into Grande Bergeronne just east of the Saguenay's mouth.
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:41
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 1 PECC to Québec
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Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part 1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, 1 PECC to Québec

In chapter 1 we set sail from Lake Ontario down the St. Lawrence through the 7 locks of the seaway and dock at Basin Louise in Québec City. From Basin Louise is the perfect place to explore Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec and the old cities winding streets.
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:23
Sailing Newfoundland & Labrador Part1 – Lake Ontario to Bay of Islands, Introduction
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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 anchorages of Eastern Lake Ontario, at our home...
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:02
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 8 Return to Gaspe
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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.
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:24
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 7 Grande Riviere
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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, although mainly commercial fishing harb...
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:56
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 6 Gascons
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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 money The origin of the name of this village is...
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:38
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 5 Bonaventure
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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
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:06
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 4 Isle Caraquet
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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 finding wild blueberries growing abundantl...
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:15
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 3 Caraquet
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Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 3 Caraquet

We spend some time exploring the town of Caraquet New Brunswick on foot and by bicycle. Situated right on the shore of Chaleur Bay on New Brunswick's Acadian Penninsula Caraquet seemed to us a mythical destination after battling 30 knot head winds to get there We were just plain happy finding...
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:08
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 2 Gaspé, Chandler & Caraquet
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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 be a pleasant stop although not real...
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:17
Down East Circle Part 3 – Chapter 1 Gaspé
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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.
  • Feb 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:13
Down East Circle Part 4 – Special Feature
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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!
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:13
Down East Circle Part 4 – Course Overview
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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 Brunswick, about 100 NM. 4. Leg 3, 55NM, Miramichi N...
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:50
Down East Circle Part 4 – Introduction
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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 were quite light and well forward, meaning...
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:10
Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 6
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Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 6

Sailing from Halifax to St. Margaret's Bay & Tantallon, Nova Scotia where we haul out and store Phanty until next season.
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:13
Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 1
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Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 1

Sailing from Gaspé & L'Anse-à-Beaufils, Québec to Miramichi & Bouctouche, New Brunswick 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 mot...
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:14
Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 4
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Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 4

Sailing from Canso to Whitehead, Liscombe & Popes Harbour Nova Scotia.
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:15
Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 5
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Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 5

Sailing from Popes Harbour to Halifax Nova Scotia. Arriving in Halifax from the remote anchorages of Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore was a bit of a shock, their annual Busker Fest was in full swing and our tie up at the foot of Sackville Street was surrounded by stages presenting everything from b...
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:26
Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 3
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Down East Circle Part 4 – Chapter 3

Caribou Harbour to Ballantyne's Cove, Haddock Harbour, Isle Madame & Canso. Canso is a small, coastal fishing town on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia with a population of about 1000. It is one of the oldest fishing ports in the Maritimes, having been founded in early 1600 hundreds. The are...
  • Feb 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:34
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