Fog lying in the dales beyond the shore:
Peggy's Point Light:
The sun seen rising into the fog:
Southwest Cove, Nova Scotia
Sunday, June 24th, 2012
Fantasy or reality --- Disney or Nova Scotia?
Who would like to be the maiden who lives in the tower?
Images of Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Downtown Shelburne, Nova Scotia:
View of the yacht club with the government wharf in the background:
Three different types of fisheries vessels at the wharf - they supply much of the seafood that we all eat on a daily basis:
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club and the village of Shelburne are one of our most favorite places to visit in Canada, and always our first port of call.
The unpretentious yacht club and it's members could not be more friendly and hospitable:
"Evergreen," our home away from home, at rest at the Shelburne Yacht Club:
The yacht club is know for it's sailing programs and avid racers:
When the races are over, it is time for some comraderie and the sharing of stories and libation:
You can see one of the "fishery" boats tied to the government wharf in this photo:
The First Crossing Of The Gulf Of Maine
Tuesday, June 19 & 20th, 2012
We have a weather window so it is time to head for Nova Scotia. As we leave the coast of Maine behind we pass the last lighthouse to be seen for a while:
We leave Monhegan Island to port as we head out into open water:
The passage was 223 nm and took 37 hours. We were able to sail about half the distance which is a record for us on this particular crossing. The sun sets over the coast of Nova Scotia as we approach:
Images Of Boothbay, Maine
Sunday, June 17th, 2012
It was mandatory that we visit Boothbay one last time before we departed for Nova Scotia, so yesterday we sailed over to Linekin Bay (Boothbay's backdoor) and anchored just off the public park. Today we explored a part of the village that was new to us, and eventually ended up at one of our favorite lobster docks.
Linekin Bay with "Evergreen" anchored just off the public park:
It is still early in the season so there are flowers everywhere you look:
Remember these?
Boating is part of every aspect of life:
One of our favorite lobster docks:
Munchkin on the loose:
Oh No --- those are not all for you:
Getting Away From The Dock
June 16th, 2012
With all tasks done, it is time to finally push off.
With all tasks done, it is time to finally push off.
Once we are out in the open water we pass Seguin Island and it's beautiful lighthouse:
Summer is here --- Seals are seen basking in the sun on the rocks:
As we enter Boothbay we pass the " Cuckolds" and the newly redone lighthouse:
As the sun sets a "head boat" called "East Wind" is taking tourists for a sunset cruise:
A great first day of sailing on "Evergreen".
Evergreen Dressed
June 15th, 2012
"Evergreen" (our Cape Dory 36) is finally dressed and ready for action:
"Evergreen" (our Cape Dory 36) is finally dressed and ready for action:
Welcome Back - Boat Owners
June 14th, 2012
In Maine, boats are stored "on the hard" during the winter months. Many of the boats are already in the water due to an early season, but the rush to launch others continues:
A mast being prepared for stepping:
Summer has arrived and the boat owners are returning to Great Island Boat Yard:
In Maine, boats are stored "on the hard" during the winter months. Many of the boats are already in the water due to an early season, but the rush to launch others continues:
Boats are launched and retrieved with a tractor and a hydraulic trailer at GIBY:
A mast being prepared for stepping:
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