We found parts to make new plugs for our cockpit draining .. the old ones were only one year old, the corks break down and the hardware rusts … we found stainless hardware this time
Mosher Lighthouse … it sure is looking tough
we made our way out to the ocean for a 7 hour passage, well it looks like I don't have my sea legs yet .
the ocean was still rolling 5 - 6 ft rollers, and very light wind … so Modaki was moving sideways, then up and down, very confused seas … it has been a while but I fed the fishes on this trip … and slept in this bed , not of any use to anyone for 6 hours … thank goodness for auto pilot, no fog, and Joe that has not been affected by sea sickness
our passage 31 nm 7 hours
our destination was Mouton Harbour, Carters Beach,
we anchored in 25 ft , sandy/mud … there was lots of people on the beach, but no one was in the water
13.5 C. … also lots of Jelly Fish, this harbour was named by Champlain, because a sheep fell overboard … it is 2 miles long … a very welcoming beach
sun set at Carters Beach
there is a fish farm in the area, as we passed a guy was throwing food pellets to the salmon
Mouton Island Light house
it is hard to see here, but guys in small boats were using a long pole and picking up the sea weed, we found out later that they are harvesting it and selling for medicinal purposes
we saw this house built into the rock, 2 large windows and an underground entrance built into the hill … I wonder who this belongs to … I would love to have a tour
okay … it is hard to take pictures of seals in the water … there are so many that pop up here and there to have a look at us as we pass them …. the seal before this one had his nose and part of the head out of the water and he stayed there, not like the rest of them … as we passed (no camera, ready), raised the rest of his head out and he had about a 10 - 12 inch fish in his mouth…the fish was still struggling to get free .. this was the first time we have ever seen this
side note here : today cruisers arrived and commented on seeing a turtle about 3 ft in diameter at the surface and a SunFish, about 6 ft diameter … we are hoping to see both on this trip and Puffins too
Sandy Point Lighthouse in the river to Shelburne, at low tide it is completely out of the water and you can walk to it …but don't take a boat between lighthouse and land
a boat yard that does repairs in Shelburne, on the way up the river, this river is only 10 miles long
Shelburne Yacht Club is the red building
our passage 8 1/4 hours and 40 nm …
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