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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

Landlubbin'

With Makina on the hard we turned to the landlubber's life, staying in Halifax at my Daughter and Son-In-Common-Law's place. Pierre remained on for a couple of days

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

Natal Day Weekend

Aug 2-4, 2025 It had been on my mind to dock at Zwicker's Wharf for a couple of nights. To get off da ball, the mooring ball that is, for a bit. Zwickers was full

More prepping for passage

Running a bit behind in my log entries, so best put on the kettle as this could be a lengthy read... Thurs. June 26, 2025 After my previous discussions with Derryck

Crewless again.

​It was an early rise in preparation of The Admiral's departure to Ottawa. As there is no public transit to Lunenburg, Neil had offered Pierre a ride there to pick

More sea trial.

​Makina's class of sailboat is a Cutter. They are denoted by having 2 jibs and a mainsail. The second jib is called a Yankee Jib. When Makina was purchased one of

A wonderful day sail.

​Last night we had made plans with Neil, Pierre's friend in Shelburne, to take him sailing if there was wind the following day. Sure enough there ample wind so upon

Passage from Lockeport to Shelburne

We awoke to a lovely clear and calm morning. After coffee and some breakfast we hauled anchor and started out of the harbour. There was not a breath of air. How

What a difference a day makes!

​ Had a nice sleep in until 9-ish and then got up and took advantage of the showers; afterwards having some nibbles over morning coffee. Pierre finishing off Gail's

Passage from Port Medway to Brooklyn

​ A little after 4AM a loud alarm sounded. Having been in a deep dream, the source and reason for the alarm was unknown to me upon awakening. After about 30 seconds,

Passage from LaHave to Port Medway

​Had a wonderful sleep at the Bakery's Wharf. They were starting to open for business once we had breakfast and came ashore. After some interesting chats and stocking