By novacadian on Skatehive
We had a torrential downpour the day after our last entry's Sea Trial. It was no weather for sailing so we sat it out onboard doing some internet activities through StarLink. The next day we may have been a bit overanxious to depart . It also made us more tolerant of the weather. Onn the way down from Toronto last autumn weather was a major factor to me, some stops lasting as long as 5 days while awaiting the right weather window. The sailing life, for a large part, is waiting for parts and good weather. Other issues were taking priorities this time. The weather was overcast with some sunny breaks and the wind was expected to turn to a headwind once we left Halifax harbour and rounded Chebucto Head. It was also forecasted to expect strong gusts with a 26 km/hr steady breeze. Sailing up the North West Arm we made a nice broad reach. Leaving the North West Arm with the Dingle Tower in the background. Once round Chebucto Head the wind did hit us head on and the swell was a good three mete