Mary McGinnis
Traverse City, MI
Husband Dave, retired Nov. 2022 to work full time “getting the boat ready”. I retired July 3, 2024. Departed Traverse City, MI, USA, July 28, 2024. First primary goal: reach the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, Canada! Accomplished goal on August 31, 2024. Continuing south, at a bit slower pace, to see the rest of the world.
422
NM
Total Distance
5
Days
Time at Sea
5 September 2024 at 07:09
Awoke to calm morning. Underway and easily drifted through Canso Lock. Quick stop at Port Hawkesbury for diesel. Assisted by the nicest gentleman, Clarke, at the yacht club - a pilot and a boater. Wish we had more time with this very interesting man. Motored to Canso with plan to set sails. After rounding Canso it was clear the wind was not favorable. Pounded our way to Halifax with winds directly on the nose and 1-3’ swells. Safely tucked in at Queen’s Marque to shelter from weekend weather. Enjoyed a couple of beautiful sunrises and sunsets as well as brief ‘lavender’ moonrise.
5
166.5
NM
1 day 6 hours
Havre Boucher to Halifax, Canada
Mary McGinnis - Hi Joel and Dennis! Yay! Glad you like it. I’m still figuring it out, but it seems pretty cool. You guys would LOVE Halifax! You must do a trip here if you haven’t.
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Mary McGinnis & Chris McGinnis
4 September 2024 at 08:33
Great day! Sunny and beautiful sky. Fire red and orange sunset. Safely anchored into well marked Havre Boucher just after midnight. I didn’t get seasick today!
5
98.9
NM
15h 31m
Gulf Of St Lawrence to Havre Boucher, Canada
Joel Dirks - Perfect. So glad you didn't get seasick. What a beautiful spot and what a great day and many more!
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Private Voyage
2 September 2024 at 14:32
156.8
NM
1 day 0 hours