From Mike Horn Via Twitter Pangaea has arrived safe and sound in one of the friendliest Ports in the world Halifax NS Canada after a rough ride. Catching up with some of our student Explorers, looking at future projects, and a small technical reparation to be done. Shes Currently anchored off
Category: sailing
The Maine Maritime Academy Sailling Vessel Bowdoin has arrived for her annual August visit. Built in 1921, she is 8 years younger the the CSS Acadia For her previous visits See the 2011 and 2012 posts
Every 2 years, the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, and the Boston yach club hold a race form marblehead to Halifax. the Bulk of the Racers finished yesterday, with the fastest boats arriving Monday. Some of them have tied up in the Harbour. Not sure if this last one (below)
Sailing vessel Lola was being sailed, by Maarten Klinkenbijl, Danielle Stolwijk thier Son (born on the trip) and cat. They have a website about thier journey from Holland, Around the world, and finally up to halifax. You can find them at http://www.maartendaanopzee.nl/. Incidently, the Boat is for Sale. 165000Euro.
The french sail training vessel Rara Avis put into port this afternoon. She was built in 1957, and does regual cross-atlantic Journeys. You can find her on the Waterfront By the Visitor Center.
2 sailing vessels put into halifax this afternoon, (above) Hong Kong registered Silver Linings and (Below) German registered Falado Von Rhodos
Looks like the recent weather has sunk another sailboat in the northwest arm. The Captain Morgan went down south of the dingle, just off the boat launch. This Boat apprently has a history of bad luck, and has ended up on the beach twicein the past.
The Mobility Cup is returning to Nova Scotia! The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron is the host club in 2013 for Canada’s national regatta for sailors with disabilities. Racing takes place from August 27th to the 30th, with arrival and practice taking place from August 24th to the 26th. Vancouver’s
In Case you missed it Sunday, You can watch it Here. For Background, See the Previous Post