Gaspe to Chandler

Conditions had improved (at least there was no rain today) and the sun was trying to peek out.  So after a great breakfast at Le Cafe des Artisanes we set off for Chandler.  The conditions were good, there were light to moderate winds and we were able to cruise at 15 knots.  The waves were only 2 feet and the crew was in much better shape today.

The skies lifted and it was a sunny day as we came out of Gaspe Bay and headed toward Perce Rock and Cap d'espoir.  Perce Rock is a magnificant sight.  Regarded as one of the most photographed natural landscapes in Canada.

Today we were able to enjoy the vistas of the area.  Red sand beaches and red rock cliffs that descend straight into the sea.  Very striking.

The wind started to pick up just as we arrived at Chandler.  This is a very small marina with a very tight entrance between the breakwater and a rock shoal.  We were not even sure that we would fit here given the size of our boat.  But we had called ahead and they assured us we would.  So with some trepidation we entered the marina and we are in a great slip with 40 feet dock and lot's of space.  Upon first glance I never would have thought we would get in here.

There is a fabulous bike trail along the shore so we were able to get some exercise and Noah could ride his bike.  The marina also had a nice restaurant with good seafood and guess what there was a band playing in the bar.  Noah had a second gig and once again faithfully accompanied them.  So cute. A rockstar in the making.

Tomorrow we hope to cross the Bay de Chaleur and get as far as Shippigan, New Brunswick.