Sunday, 26th July.

We’re heading for Maine (via Halifax of course)!  We left St. Peters and the Bras d’Or in light winds towards Port Howe, 45 14.27N 061 05.81W.  We motored most of the way, but did manage to have several hours of pleasant sailing in southerly and southeasterly winds.  The prevailing winds are of course southwesterly, so we were grateful for the winds we got. 

On the way we saw a school (or what?) of seals.  The only seals we’ve seen so far have been pretty timid and all we’ve seen are their heads.  But these were swimming on the surface similar to dolphins.  It didn’t last long though and we weren’t quick enough with the camera. 

We passed through Dover Passage, 45 14.12N 61 03.26W, on the way to Port Howe.  This is a narrow, rock strewn passage but very pretty.  (The rocks are visible, so it’s not too difficult a passage and of course, modern GPS helps!).  Port Howe is also very pretty, quiet and secluded. 

We explored some of the coves by dinghy and one of us spent an hour on the tramp doing yoga in warm sunshine, with a gentle breeze and birds singing - very tranquil.

Ships Log: 4888, Todays Log: 34.4, Seasons Total: 440.1