After a few days exploring in the La Have Islands we moved into the “hub”, the La Have Bakery, passing Covey Island Boatworks and Fort Point as we entered the La Have River. The Bakery is a lively fun spot, and with everything from fresh pizzas to fresh eggs there is not a better dock [...]

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here.

Our first break from the 25 to 30 degree temperatureswe’ve enjoyed since arriving in Nova Scotia. We depart under a rainy sky and motor 6 miles over across Mahone Bay to Chester. The Chester Yacht [...]

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here.

A perfect six hour sail from St. Margarets over to Mahone Bay in light to moderate conditions, we sail right up to the entrance to Deep Cove under spinnaker and enjoy a quiet night at

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here.

After struggling to re-rig Phantasia, we seem to haveforgotten how the furlers work, we depart on a brief 10 nm. shakedown cruise to anchor in St. Margarets off of Troop Island where Jayne makes her first [...]

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here.

Bought $300 worth of food and $300 worth of beer and wine, then went out for dinner at Shining Waters excellent restaurant. Jayne and Dad managed get a big smile from the server.  The view of [...]

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here.

Arrived at St Margarets Bay, NS, Shining Waters Marina, byrented Dodge Charger with 3.5 litre engine, we’ll need it for a few days running around to provision the boat and to pick my father [...]

Mike Evan, creator of the Gone Sailing DVDs is sailing Down East again and blogging about it here. Day 1

Departed Cobourg by Via Rail for the 30 hour trip toHalifax. The train ride was fun, relaxing, goodfood and an interesting group of passengers to meet, from Australians to Texans, many friendly people [...]