Monday 10th August.

We planned to leave today at 2pm to take advantage of the tides to Meteghan, 44 11.65N 066 10.03W, so we had time for a cycle ride to the Cape Forchu lighthouse, 43 47.65N 66 09.32W.  The cycle ride was very pretty and gave a completely different impression of Yarmouth, which from the harbor seemed rather industrial.  We toured the lighthouse museum – actually having now seen several, they’re all pretty similar – and then went on the Lief Ericsson trail – a short walk describing the geological features of the area. 

We had a quick cycle around the town (not too big), stopping for lunch in town and then set off for Metaghan.  It was a bright, sunny day with 10 knot winds and a 1 knot fair tide promising a great sail, but after a couple of hours the wind died and the motors came on.  (We still had the fair tide.)  

Dragonfly, despite leaving after us, had, surprise, surprise arrived before us, docked and then inquired about a dock for us.  (No wonder Dragonfly is so fast – look at the size of that mast!)  

There wasn’t room so a boat taking up a large dock moved to a smaller one to allow us to use the large one.  The people in these small harbours are really friendly and helpful. 

We docked at 7:15pm and the 4 of us had hoped to dine out in order to discuss tomorrow’s tides and plans.  However the restaurant closed at 7pm, so we went to Tim Hortons instead.  It seems that Tim Hortons is the local hangout in Meteghan! 

Plans were agreed and we returned to the boat at 9:30. 

Ships Log: 5292.8, Todays Log: 24.8, Seasons Total: 844.9