Here is a sampling of photos of scenery and wildlife
They’re from various courses and charters. Thanks to all the photographers! Expand them up by clicking on the small pictures. They are changed often, so come back often!
 A finwhale crossing our path about 10 miles off the coast. It is always a bonus to see these 60-70' long critters during a course. |  This is a flock of ducks in the fall. Never saw so many ducks in one place. |  This is HMS Rose. It is anchored close to where we base our training vessel 'Michaela'. This is the tall ship fearured in the movie 'Master and Commander'. It was built nearby in Lunenburg. |
 This is the Brig Niagara. We sailed alongside it for almost an hour, both heading for Lunenburg. |  This is Deep Cove, in Mahone Bay. The sailboat on the left is 'Michaela', our training vessel. We anchor in here on most of our courses. |  A flock of Puffins near Pearl Island, one of two locations in Nova Scotia where there is a breeding colony. |
 A nice sunrise after a night of sailing. |  close up of a puffin just off Pearl Island. These little guys are also known as the 'clown of the sea'. |  Peggy's Cove lighthouse from seaward. This is a view of this well-known icon that tourists generally don't get. Look at all the people wishing they were with us. |
 A nice sunset at Bachman Island in Mahone Bay. We've just anchored here for the night. |  One of many big boulders in the Mahone Bay area. They live on the bottom too, so we've got to pay attention to our navigation! |  Late afternoon near Rogues Roost, a favourite anchorage. We're heading in after a long day of training. |
 Dawn off the Eastern Shore, after an overnight sail. Cellphone pic - thanks Mark! |  This is a large breaking swell just off Cross Island, near Lunenburg. It resulted from a hurricane about 400 miles offshore. |  A calm morning in Chester Basin. |
 Porpoises in a hurry - just outside Mahone Bay |  Schooner in Lunenburg Harbour on a misty day in the fall. |  Sailing in the Lahave River (telephoto shot - the boat is really longer) |
 Cautionary buoy marking the wreck of HMCS Saguenay, in Lunenburg Bay |  Dave trying on his new sunglasses - trying to look cool.... |  Close reaching down the coast |
