Sailing the southern Newfoundland coast | E039
13 October 2024 · 8 min · 2K views · Fransways, Newfoundland
What this video covers
Yacht Zen Again cruised the southern coast of Newfoundland, departing Nova Scotia with a 20 to 25-knot westerly breeze.0:36 The passage to Ramea Island involved significant swell before the wind died, necessitating a motor for the remainder of the trip.0:40 Upon arrival at Ramea Island, the crew docked for two nights, utilizing local museum facilities for 10 Canadian dollars per day and walking the island’s extensive boardwalk.1:42 The vessel then motored in flat calm conditions to Lahoon Bay, a fjord chosen for its sheltered anchorage and good holding.3:06 The crew remained at anchor in Lahoon Bay to wait out a cold front, observing local wildlife including otters.4:43 The final stop was the isolated outport of Francois, accessible only by boat or boardwalk, where the population has declined to 50 residents following the collapse of the local fishing industry.6:57 Dense fog accompanied the final motor to Francois, where the crew explored the village’s boardwalk and quad bike paths.6:35
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