St Pierre et Miquelon, Viva la France

And so the second phase of the journey begins St John's, Canada to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We traveled 3 days against the wind and fog to make St Pierre, on the day of St Pierre the Patron of the Island and Patron of Sailors. So we were welcomes by the local residents in great style, fine french bread and wine. Also first and last time to fully recharge batteries on 240 V system, dry out the boat and crew and to bid Europe a final adieu in North America. Also a great opportunity to catch up on some long needed sleep in a fully protected harbor before setting off on our long awaited rendezvous with the more southerly latitudes and summer-like climes. St Pierre was so much more than I ever expected and was so welcoming its actually hard to leave. Alas a timetable to meet and southern climates to look forward to when all the crew are rested and well prepared. Next stop Halifax.