Rocking and rolling to Kincardine

Well, the journey from Bayfield to Kincardine was exciting. The day dawned clear and still but soon after departure the wind and waves began to build. Before we knew it we were into big rollers that kicked water up over the bow and onto the flybridge - a long way up. Lucy and I were a bit nervous but Peapod and her captain performed beautifully in the conditions and we have a new-found confidence in our vessel. Ww also learned that we should put up the stabilizer sail before we depart no matter how peaceful it is in the harbour...:-).

The next adventure was after returning from a 3 mile walk to get groceries, we found ourselves at 1700 hours locked out of our boat!! The old combination lock just gave up the ghost and there was no way it would open. The one and only locksmith in town was too old and sick to do emergency calls so we were stuck, outside the boat with our bolt-cutters, recently purchased as a safety issue should our chain rode become stuck. We attempted to get assistance from some policemen who were at the marina for a community event but were told we were on our own...:-(. Poor David had to jump on the folding bike (thank goodness for the bike) and retrace our earlier steps to get to Canadian Tire. He returned with another set of bolt cutters, which we will stow outside the cabin!

Kincardine is a lovely old Scottish town with gorgeous yellow brick homes. The marina is home to some fabulous yachts.

This one is a beamy ocean-goer with a cool stern.

 This one is long and sleek.

 Our new baby sail.

Century home in Kincardine.

 Sunset off the dunes.