The day started out very smoothly with very calm conditions for transiting the Canso canal and lock. Stopped just after the lock at Hawkesbury marina to top up on fuel before our trip down the coast to Halifax. 
Nice calm conditions but wind not a great angle for sailing across the bay to Canso. 
Unfortunately the day didn’t end so well but no harm done…just embarrassing to have been the entertainment for the town. We ran aground just near the entrance to the marina, it was one hour before low tide. We got stuck in the mud but were proceeding very slowly so no damage. We waited for three hours for the tide to float us again. Several people came by to check on us but we all agreed just waiting for the tide to come up was the best option. Three guys in a pontoon boat came back when we were just about afloat again to help make sure the wind didn’t push us further into the shallow water. Very friendly people. Got to the dock around 6:30. 
Nice very small marina, friendly management.

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