Newfoundland

Colin carries on with the story of their 2018 cruise: A nerve jangling approach, deserted anchorages, a spooky abandoned village and managing a boat mechanical problem of the type that seem to plague us all sooner or later—a tale of real cruising.

Colin carries on with his tale of an unsurprisingly unpleasant crossing to Newfoundland with a surprisingly pleasant landfall.

After recommending the Lewisporte Marina to a number of cruisers looking to leave their boat in Newfoundland over a winter, John and Phyllis finally get a chance to visit Lewisporte themselves…for the second time in John’s case.

Phyllis shares the latest act of kindness bestowed on her and John by a Newfoundlander.

Though we’ve visited Grand Bank before and we’ve spent numerous nights tied up in Port-aux-Basques, that doesn’t mean we’ve experienced all these places have to offer!

Sure, listen to local knowledge, and cruising guides can help choose a destination, but sometimes it’s better to go your own way and make up your own mind.

An outport in Placentia Bay? Who knew!

If you are a cruiser, the health of coastal communities will be of interest. Phyllis has some thoughts.

Phyllis and John return to a magic harbour where their cruising life together began.

Though road-served, Rose Blanche still has an out-of-this-world feeling.

Burgeo, Newfoundland—bakeries, beaches, and…a canal?

Deadman’s Cove has it all: a sheltered anchorage (in most conditions), challenging hike, stunning scenery, and a private swimming pool.

McCallum is another friendly Hermitage Bay village with a quirky custom.

A visit to Hermitage to do the laundry became a visit filled with great experiences in an unexpected treasure of a place.