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novacadian
sailing
Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:03 AM
Finally sailing again!
44.37551, -64.31422
After Pierre rejoined the Makina in Lunenburg we embarked on a sail to Cross Island.
$ 1.607
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novacadian
sailing
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:18 PM
A productive yet relaxing day while docked.
44.37551, -64.31422
Last night at dock. New from Pierre. Supplies brought aboard.
$ 1.621
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novacadian
sailing
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:05 PM
Off da ball... the mooring ball...
44.37551, -64.31422
Finally got an opening at Zwickers Wharf for a couple of days.
$ 2.238
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novacadian
sailing
Monday, August 4, 2025 9:36 PM
Natal Day Weekend
44.37551, -64.31422
Seem to be coming out of the Natal Day weekend with a plan and crew.
$ 1.687
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novacadian
sailing
Saturday, June 28, 2025 4:47 PM
More prepping for passage
43.75300, -65.32163
The next stage of the passage is giving me feelings of caution. Paying them heed while working out some electrical gremlins.
$ 1.538
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novacadian
sailing
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 6:18 AM
Crewless again.
43.75300, -65.32163
Pierre had to get back to Ottawa. Awaiting my new crew.
$ 1.221
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novacadian
sailing
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:07 AM
More sea trial.
43.75300, -65.32163
Installed the stay for Makina's Yankee Jib and took her for a sea trial
$ 5.440
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novacadian
sailing
Monday, June 16, 2025 12:11 AM
A wonderful day sail.
43.75300, -65.32163
We had made arrangements with Neil last night to sail out the harbour if the weather was favorable.
$ 1.901
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novacadian
sailing
Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:19 AM
Passage from Lockeport to Shelburne
43.75300, -65.32163
Possibly the last lag of the passage for Pierre who has to make his way back to Ottawa from an appointment.
$ 1.337
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novacadian
sailing
Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:35 AM
What a difference a day makes!
43.69608, -65.11242
Making passage from Brooklyn, NS to Lockport, NS.
$ 1.427
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novacadian
sailing
Friday, June 13, 2025 2:47 AM
Passage from Port Medway to Brooklyn
44.05274, -64.69029
Passage from Port Medway to Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
$ 1.063
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novacadian
sailing
Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:45 AM
Passage from LaHave to Port Medway
44.12898, -64.57459
A full day with 20+ knot wind on the passage from LaHave to Port Medway.
$ 1.077
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novacadian
sailing
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 8:44 PM
Passage to LaHave - Layover at The Bakery
44.29305, -64.36135
Sailed from Lunenburg to LaHave and docked at The Bakery in LaHave.
$ 1.799
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novacadian
sailing
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:59 AM
The Admiral Returns
44.37230, -64.31201
Pierre returns and we prep for departure tomorrow.
$ 1.392
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novacadian
sailing
Sunday, June 8, 2025 5:16 PM
Prepping for Passage
44.37230, -64.31201
Getting plans in motion for a passage south towards Yarmouth and on to Annapolis Royal.
$ 5.743
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novacadian
sailing
Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:44 AM
The crew goes ashore
44.37230, -64.31201
My crew heads ashore leaving me alone on Makina
$ 2.448
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novacadian
sailing
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 6:31 PM
The Almost Perfect Sailing Conditions
44.37230, -64.31201
A wonderful spring sail and picnic at Cross Island Cove.
$ 3.095
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novacadian
sailing
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:54 PM
For Passage of The Season
44.37230, -64.31201
The final passage to Lunenburg, NS.
$ 3.661
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novacadian
sailing
Friday, May 9, 2025 11:50 PM
First Sail of the Season
44.63116, -63.58385
The first sail of the season. Short enough that we wrote it off as a successful Sea Trial.
$ 4.676
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novacadian
sailing
Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:16 AM
Another Season Begins
44.63116, -63.58385
A new sailing season has begun. Time to kick the writer's block. New content is ripe for the picking.
$ 3.025
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