Aug 022014
 

Magnificent, exhilarating sail up from Red Bay to Battle Harbour, winds lights SW to start, which built to a steady 20-25 by late afternoon. By 1000 we were spotting icebergs along the Straight of Belle Ilse western shore. Just outside Battle Hrb, beyond the jagged reef there are half a dozen or more huge bergs slowly sailing down the strait.

When we arrived at the circuitous north entrance to west of Great Caribou Island we took a break to gather our bearings and then thread Phanty into the inner harbour. The restored settlement is a delight of hand hewn buildings that speak of the regions history.

After a quiet night at the dock we spent August 1st exploring rugged Battle Island, the pictures in the gallery are:

Icebergs in the Straight of Belle Isl, purple wild flowers, ripening cloud berries, the memorial to the 1973 Beaver floatplane crash, the berg turns over, Jayne’s berg painting, ice from the berg and scotch with berg ice. Cheers !

We’ll spend today Saturday here then sail on to Noddy Hrb near L’anse aux Meadows Newfoundland tomorrow – nice SW winds are forecast.

 

  8 Responses to “Battle Harbour Labrador August 1st”

  1. Absolutely Lovely!! Stay away from those bergs …last week a boat nearly got swamped by a big wave created when a chunk calved off. xoxo Di

  2. great sailing! beautiful pictures – i’m glad you’re enjoying the iceburgs, the area and it’s history :-). good to know you’re in noddy harbour tonight after nice, sw winds. wonderful that you’re close to l’anse aux meadows and st. anthony 🙂 xoxo

    • Hi, wonderful here and Labrador, St Anthony is very charming, we can’t find a pay phone though! Hi to all!

  3. Fabulous shots- such a beautiful and unique environment!! Love seeing the photos and paintings! Are you mapping your trip somewhere we can see it? Best wishes!

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