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Makina Sea Log : July 5, 2026

It was nice returning to Lunenburg. About three weeks was spent there last season. Instead of a mooring ball, this visit we used the hook. There is a great anchorage

Makina Sea Log : July 5, 2026

Both the Admiral and myself had a wonderful sleep. The silence and gentle rocking of the waves had us not rising until mid-morning. Pierre had a couple of nice flights

Makina Sea Log : July 3, 2026

Yesterday afternoon the Admiral arrived as part of his East Coast Tour. It was mid-afternoon so we thought we would do some prep chores. Visiting the Seamstress

Makina Sea Log : June 27, 2026

An early rise to get a nice picture it turned out. Then it was back to the bunk until a more reasonable time to think about going ashore. Sunrise off the town of

Makina Sea Log : June 25, 2026

When texting a new friend, this morning, about meeting up this weekend my final post said, "Let me know whenever it's a good time for you as my schedule is

Makina Sea Log : June 21, 2026

Boating life is not for everyone. On one extreme there are those unfortunates which become physically ill by the activity. Many others, however, enjoy boating. That

Makina Sea Log : May 29, 2026

Well it has seemed like getting Makina sea ready has been moving ahead nicely; yet it is often two steps forward and another step back. Once launched we were shocked

Makina Sea Log : May 25, 2026

This has had to be one of the longest winters, ever witnessed by me, in Nova Scotia. There have been winters which have been colder and those with more snow; yet

Happy Holidays!

Best of the Season from the Captain and Crew of the Makina! ​May the wind be at your back! ------- A listing of my sailing posts: -------

Visiting Makina and other waiting chores

Oct. 30, 2025 Today was the first time that Klaus Schwab's famous line, of owning nothing yet being happy, rang home to me. It was when starting up an hourly rental

Major change in the weather.

​ There had been a running gag among my friends and family. Allow me to explain. It seems it had taken my completed passage from Ontario to Halifax with my sailboat,

Back aboard... even though still on the hard.

Sept. 18, 2025 Finally back onboard Makina! It may have taken climbing a twelve foot ladder with her still on the hard, yet we were onboard again all the same. 😄

Aug. 17 - Aug. 20

​ Aug. 17, 2025 Raised the anchor early and headed into Zwicker Wharf. The electrical problems that had plagued Makina were now narrowed down to a depleted engine

Backman Island to Chester - Chester to Lunenburg

​Aug. 15, 2025 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

Sailing among the races

Aug. 13, 2025 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

Land tours and a passage to Chester, Nova Scotia

​ Aug. 11, 2025 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

Sailing back to Lunenburg

​ Aug. 10, 2025 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

Finally sailing again!

Aug. 7, 2025 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

A productive yet relaxing day while docked.

​ Aug. 6, 2025 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

Off da ball... the mooring ball...

Aug. 5, 2025 ​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