Nova Scotia 2K Trip Plan

Friday, May 31

AM: Leave from NJ house at 6:30am for flight to Halifax. Immediately set off on provisioning run. Possible dinner w/Jim Legere of “lost oar” story.

Thursday June 1

AM: Settle in. Last minute provisioning and final preparation. Sail to Jeddore when ready. Lunch underway.

PM: Dinner ashore at the Jeddore Lodge.

Friday June 2

AM: Early start. Sail to Deep Cove, on Borgles Island. (18.3nm,3:20@5.5kt) Anchor in Deep Cove for lunch.

PM: Sail to Sally’s Cove (8.3nm, 2:00@4kt) via inside passage north of Borgles Island and Tangier Island into Pope’s Harbor. Dinner at Willy Krauch’s smokehouse. Possible P. Ellen sailing in the Bawleen.

Saturday June 3

AM: Sail to Beaver Harbor (22.4nm,4:05@5.5kt) for lunch and exploration.

PM: Sail to Marie Joseph Harbor (16.6nm, 4:09@4kt) via inside passage. Dinner aboard.

Sunday June 4

AM: Early Start. Sail to Liscomb River Lodge. (13.5nm: 2:41@5kt)

PM: Enjoy Liscomb River Lodge, hiking, exploration. Water, fuel, additional provisions, probably docked etc. Dinner ashore at Liscomb Lodge. Stay for night. Arrange for car to get provisions or run errands.

Monday June 5

AM: Sail to Isaac’s Harbor or Harbour Island. (28nm: 5:08) Lunch underway.

PM: Exploration of Ghost towns. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday June 6

AM: Early Start. Sail to Port Felix Harbor. (22.6nm, 4:07@5.5kt) Stop here for lunch.

PM: Sail to Whitehead Bay. (9.5nm: 1:44@5.5kt) Exploration of basins around Price’s Island in P. Ellen and possible clamming.

Wednesday June 7

AM: Sail to Canso Harbor. (20.9nm, 3:47@5.5kt) Exploration of Canso. Car ride to Port Hawkesbury for flight returning to New Jersey.