Day 3 port de gros cacauna

> Waking up to a stiff breeze at anchor after catching up on some sleep we left port around 1pm with overcast skies and favorable marine forecast of 10 to 15 knot NW winds with 40% chance of showers, we agreed that it was best to make use of the winds we have been anxiously waiting for to make up some ground. The tide current is weakening as the mouth of the st Lawrence widens there is a noticeable drop in air and water temperature. As we set out several weather disturbances are surrounding us and the seas resemble a stucco ceiling, with short tall wavelets. It did not take long to spot 10 to 15 belugas swimming in very close proximity to the boat which we failed to recognize as a warning, before soldiering on to our next planned destination the iles de Bic. The winds and mild current working against us we battled strong east winds and waves in a light mist and fog. Keeping a close watch on the electronics for other vessels we heeded the squall warning and prepared for hard foul weather, which did not take long to arrive. Thankfully we were lucky to avoid the squall and sailed forward close hauled with double reef in the main sail to our distant destination. As the hours grew longer we alternated turns at the helm to allow the other to rest for the long journey ahead. As evening turned to darkness with little progress under sail, the decision was made to motor sail navigating only by chart plotter as the navigation lights reflected confidently into the black surroundings and dense fog leading us for over 8 hours into the darkness with heavy rain falling on us for most of the journey. Finally as we near ile du Bic we start to plan and discuss the anchorage navigating by electronics around islets to our overnight resting destination at 3am where we shared a modest dinner of caned tuna sardines and fruit before going to bed.
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Written by Mario