Roger Hamilton-Smith

Set sail from Rimouski with fair winds but not for long. We motored around the Gaspé Peninsula and sailed south to Percé Rock. Very light winds so we motored to the Northumberland Strait and under the Confederation Bridge at 4 am. Fair winds out of the strait and into the Canso Strait. Passed through the lock at 4 am. Winds picked up coming out of the strait. Following winds at 20-25 knots and 1-3 metre waves ended the trip with some great sailing.

Motored under the Pont de Québec at 3:30 am with full crew on deck. Sails up with 20-25 knots of following wind. Broad reach with a preventer making 10 knots. Sailed through the night arriving in Rimouski in the morning for fuel, provisions, shower and sail repairs.

Beautiful day! Underway at 4 am, 4 degrees outside. Motored for a bit but sails up before daylight. Good winds and currents most of the day, top speed of 11.5 knots through Richelieu Rapids. Beautiful sunshine all day. Cheerful crew settling into the tasks.