Thursday August 30th

As we went out the channel this morning we were passed by a number of power boats carrying workers to the cottages for the day. They were loading up at the docks, generators, shingles, and all sorts of supplies for their labors. A friendly bunch that all waved as they zipped by us. We were in fleece, many of the workers T-shirts. Temperature around 50..

More rock gardens and narrow channels today. A small craft warning was in effect, but it was following seas and the fetch was only a few miles. The wind was out to the North, which is a change. The North winds are bringing a cooler night, 7* c tonight, a close up the ports and hatches night. Good sleeping weather.

We arrived at Killbear early today, around 1PM. The next two days are long ones as we go South and then do a crossing to the Southern Shore. Full services tonight, a time to regroup. Charge the batteries, fill up the water tank, enjoy a hot shower, cook a nice meal on board and enjoy dinner on deck with the warm weather, blue skies, and a wonderful waterfront view over looking the channel. People pay millions for condos with this view.

The plan for tomorrow. Have some breakfast and coffee and depart around 7AM. Shirley plans on staying in her berth while I sail the first few hours.