Passage to Narnia | Ep. 274

So whilst I'm pondering how to transit the St. Peter's lock without inboard power, my friend Joe on Resolution shows up. They're headed to Newfoundland but taking the scenic route through the Bras d'Or lakes. Joe agrees to lend me his RIB with a 15hp Yanmar to push Ruth Avery through the lock. And so I arrive on these magical inland lakes ready to explore, but I first have to wait out a screaming nor'easter.
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[@andrewmellon5072]

Thank you for a another year of interesting and very enjoyable videos. I hope you have a very happy Christmas and that 2025 brings you happiness, contentment and fair winds. Thanks

[@SailingSVSojourn]

Merry Christmas

[@eleutheros]

Beautiful area, and I hope to visit the Bras D’Or lakes to sometime. 👍🏼

[@richmorpurgo5554]

Happy Hollidaze Kevin. Thanks for the great content!

[@edwardfinn4141]

Another good one Kevin. I plan to sail back home to Newfoundland from The Bahamas in 2025. I hope to go thru the Bra Dor lakes on my way home.. Thanks for doing this.,.

[@sailingpetitmatin5284]

Nice sailing ! We were there 2 weeks before you. A great place to be ! Best, Myriam & Gilles

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes indeed! Happy holidays.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Merry Christmas, Kevin. Looks like an interesting place to visit. Best regards from Jarle

[@TheSailingBrothers]

make sure you have your bug spray, beautiful place though

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Bugs weren't much of a problem, maybe because I was there in the fall. Fair winds and happy holidays!

[@rainfinger]

Good job!

[@1KemosabeLarry]

That hard Dodger is the answer!!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Indeed, makes life much more pleasant.

[@chrisgundersen1117]

Glad you’re in to some new territory

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Watching now- have an awesome Christmas

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas Dave, and thanks for stopping by!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@howtosailoceans1423 my pleasure

[@lonnychs779]

Good stuff Kevin. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for stopping by. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@andybrands1883]

I was there 3 years ago in my old clinker managed to get a massive Staunr of the left point i showed it to the locals who said it was the biggest they had ever seen !!

[@icholash]

Try the Gambia River. I think Holmes has got you there. Love your channel though. Have a good holiday.

[@vnichol]

I was just up the lake from you in my boat, don't know how you can sleep in that wind it was so crazy. But yes the holding is great for most of the lake from my limited time sailing here.

[@3deadrise6]

Hello Kev, Looks like you recently departed from Jackson Creek, welcome back to Deltaville. Hope you have safe and blessed Christmas.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I'm still here, anchored just outside so that I can easily depart for the Bahamas tomorrow morning.

[@magdakaniewski]

Crafty way through the canal. Some nasty winds there. At least sheltered. What kinda wind speeds did you see?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I don't have an anemometer, but it was around 40 knots at times.

[@Early8Q]

Well done navigating the lock; I was wondering how you would manage that. That said, I am imagining you climbing back and forth between the RIB and Ruth Avery nervously in and out of neutral. One day I will get to those lakes by boat. I have visited by car…. I have roots in the Mahone bay. One day I hope to cross paths with you to share our common ground. Until then, all the best of Christmas to you and the fair Ruth Avery!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

The first problem I ran into was that it pushed me in circles, but that was a matter of adjusting the angle of the outboard. After that, worked like a charm. Happy holidays, Charlie.

[@lacfilms8345]

Hmmm...a screaming nor'easter - u don't say? I know I've seen this line somewhere on your channel. I've heard Up a Creek without a Paddle before- but Up a Lock without a motor is sorta new one to me. Always an adventure when one of your notifications pops up on my screen. My first thought is- What has Kevin gotten himself & RA into this time? Entertaining I'll bet. I hope you're warm & relaxed somewhat - cause its cold as hell here. Hang in there partner.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Ha, ha, well I have a paddle but it's not quite up to the job of getting me through that lock. The 15hp Yamaha did the trick. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Holidays.

[@adamhharbin]

That’s the lakes! We lost a very sturdy dock one year. So glad you made it this way.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

That was quite a severe storm, I can tell you. Glad I was inside on the lakes than outside.

[@sailboatbob3969]

What happened to your outboard?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Gear shift froze. Major surgery to repair, so I donated the motor to Long Cove Marina.

[@bdlii]

Resolution is also a beautiful vessel. How was it down below during the storm? Can you still make food or is it uncomfortable?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yep, Cape Dory 45, the nicest one they made I think. It wasn't bad, the lakes are sheltered, but after seeing that boat break loose I worried about the mooring all night ...

[@bdlii]

@@howtosailoceans1423thanks for reply. And with no engine you would be in trouble in a hurry. Alls well that ends well. Thanks for the videos.

[@EanestoB0rg9-s1h]

New outboards are trash.

[@MrRourk]

Merry Christmas