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​<b>Aug. 15, 2025</b> Awoke from a good rest at Backman Island. After coffee and some sustenance we were soon under sail for the return trip to Chester. We had to work for it tod…

<b>Aug. 13, 2025</b> There was next to no wind. We ended in town. Had a wonderful breakfast and then went to the Yacht Club to see the races getting organized. Even they were relu…

​ <b>Aug. 11, 2025</b> With not much wind available yet a beautiful summer day, we decided to drive to Bridgewater for some needed items on the boat. We took our noontime meal the…

​ <b>Aug. 10, 2025</b> The wind had died in the night yet not the swell. We were well tossed in our bunks. Suggested to Pierre that it was good sea training. To prove the point o…

<b>Aug. 7, 2025</b> Was ready for departure well before the 11:00 checkout from Zwickers Wharf. Made a smooth solo cast off and was soon back at the mooring ball only to find that…

​ <b>Aug. 6, 2025</b> Another night's sleep and then it's back to the mooring ball. The day slid slowly by like a meandering stream. Had a shower and cloths in the washer by 10:00…

<b>Aug. 5, 2025</b> ​Up fairly early so lots of time to prep for a docking at Zwickers Wharf. It was past noon when finally docked. The wharf had been pretty busy through the morn…

<b>Aug 2-4, 2025</b> It had been on my mind to dock at Zwicker's Wharf for a couple of nights. To get off <i>da ball</I>, the mooring ball that is, for a bit. Zwickers was full a…

<b>Aug. 1, 2025</b> It's a new month, it's a new day. Ran a little late heading to shore due to being of two minds whether to dock at Zwickers Wharf for the weekend or not. Eventu…

<b>July 30, 2025</b> Headed to shore for a shower and some laundry. With my wash in the dryer headed to the Laughing Whale for a little breakfast and a wonderful little corner to …

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<b>July 29, 2025</b> It was a different kind of day for me in Lunenburg. An online game has caught my interest. It is not a new game, having had its 17th anniversary recently. It …

When you cross the line Remember not to trip the wire. When your soul's on fire You've got to listen. ​ When you're underground And it's a long way up till day. And you hear the …

​ <b>July 26, 2025</b> A stunning summer's day!  <center>Weather Forec…

<b>July 24, 2025</b> Heard back from Stedman at South Shore Marine who said he had passed my job listing request to the yard foreman who would be looking it over shortly and getti…

​ <b>July 23, 2025</b> What follows is a list of items requested to be considered by South Shore Marine for completion on the class <A HREF="https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cab…

<b>July 20, 2025</b> Up late with the electrical issue of the batteries being drained again. Found the culprit. The main positive cable to the engine battery was loose and had mov…

<b>July 19, 2025</b> Regular readers may remember that after the <A HREF="https://hive.blog/sailing/@novacadian/canada-day-passage">Canada Day</A> passage to Lockeport with Liv th…

<B>July 17, 2025<b> This is a <i>bring things up to date</i> entry. The morning was slow moving. While the winds were relatively low, rowed to the wharf and continued on to the gr…

<b>July 15, 2025</b> The Kids had another nice sleep in until after 11:00. My Son-In-Common-Law and myself had some business in town, so we dropped into the Laughing Whale cafe fo…