Trip Summary:
• Canso Town Marina to Liscombe Lodge
• Trip Distance of 58.5 NM, Total Distance, 177.9 NM
• Departed at 0645 hours, arrived at 1930 hours
Crew Log for August 18 - 19, 2022
It seemed appropriate to spend my 63th birthday sailing through the fog and drizzle. The conditions seemed to be a metaphor for my life at times…not clear, slightly uncomfortable, but at the same time exciting.
Fortunately, it was a quieter night last night so sleep came easy, which was appreciated given our early departure and long day ahead. However, there was a lot of rain again! Thankfully the wind finally died down, altho there was another blow expected on Friday, which is why we decided to make a single day run to Liscombe.
Quiet Little Camp on the Backside of Canso
We departed Canso Town early and weaved our way through the islands. We definitely won’t want to try and negotiate this trip in the dark, although it was very interesting and a quiet start to the day. We made our way through the Little Dover Cut and headed out on the Atlantic. The conditions were good, 1-2 metre seas, light wind and slightly overcast.
Sadly given the wind direction and conditions we had to motor sail most of the day. We did enjoy a couple of hours of no engine sounds. I am pretty sure both of us fell asleep and left the boat in the capable hands of the autopilot.
Rocky Shoals Several Miles Offshore
I am always amazed that even sailing 3 miles offshore, you have to be aware of islands of rocks. The better option would have been to sail a couple of more miles offshore and avoid the shoals. Our best sail of the day was the last hour or so as we made our way up the Liscombe River.
We’ve been to Liscombe a few times, once before we had kids and a couple of more times on work activities. Cell service is non-existent and the WiFi is questionable, so it is the ideal spot to hold a retreat. Nothing to do but to pay attention.
Judy Kayaking on the Liscombe River
When we bought Exploits, our first sailboat, the former owner used to say, you sail into Liscombe tie up and they throw you the keys to the place. It’s a slight exaggeration, but you do have access to the pool and hot tub, kayaks, bikes and tennis courts. Judy took advantage of the kayaks and paddled on the river. We did a short hike above the falls and had a private swim in the pool and soak in the hottub.
Liscombe River Falls
Crew of sv Elizabeth M on the Hard
It is a beautiful spot, but the facility is looking a little tired. However, the staff certainly make up for what the facility lacks in spit and polish. They were always asking if we needed anything.
We had a video chat with the family from Peterborough (so nice to see those grand babies…and of course their parents). We treated ourselves to a nice dinner in the Lodge and retired early for our morning departure to Beaver Harbour.
Liscombe Lodge is a long way up the river, but it was the perfect spot to wait out a southwest blow for a couple of days.
Outdoor Chapel Overlooking the Liscombe River
sv Elizabeth M at Liscombe Lodge
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