June-2-2017 2600 kilometers from our Ontario home to our summer retreat in Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s now our 5th season exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island of Newfoundland and coast of Labrador. A season spent sailing out to Corner Brook on the west coast, a second season up to Battle Harbour then winter in Lewisporte, 3rd down to St. John’s and the 4th returning to Lewisporte.
Lewisporte has an excellent marina; when you haul out and keep your boat here you automatically join LYC, Lewisporte Yacht Club. Such a nice group of people here, casual, comfortable, facilities where there’s always something going on and someone to help or just to talk to. Yesterday for Canada Day we had a potluck kitchen party, 25 or so people, everyone brought their favorite dish, from moose to mac n’ cheese, we sat down to eat, chat and enjoy the cool evening air.
Across from the marina yard is Lewsiporte Town Hall, speeches earlier in the day described how proud we are to be be Canadian, how nice it is to live here, how lucky and privileged we are – the cadet band played while excited children milled around on decorated bikes. The weather would not cooperate but it would not dampen spirits either.
We’ve been going non-stop for 3 & 1/2 weeks getting Phanty in shape to sail north, a day to celebrate was certainly called for. We plan to be sailing July, August and September, now we’re both retired, and see how far up the Lab coast we can get – or – we’re not sure, would be fine to just stay here in Notre Dame Bay.
The big bergs are still anchored in the outer bays but most of the pack ice has blown out and been carried away by the current. Just 2 weeks ago we had bergs right in the marina so its’ still early to get sailing. Somehow I have a feeling it will all come together as it should. Jayne’s even found a little time for painting – these ones from Twillingate June – 16th.
Look forward to hearing more about your adventures and seeing some of Jayne’s paintings!
Look forward to hearing more about your adventures and seeing some of Jayne’s paintings!
Just added a couple of paintings – put some pictures up of the inside of your rig!
Happy Canada Day Weekend, Jayne and Mike! Sounds like you have an excellent adventure planned for this summer – your first year without a return deadline!
Best wishes!!
Thanks Johanna – What are your plans for the summer?
Retirement looks good on you!