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Leaving Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, we set sail for the next leg of our voyage, but due to the low wind we made adjustments. For the first time we rised the main sail and practiced tacking in the tidal current, observing the wildlife around us – gray seals, dolphins and the Northern gannets that began to appear. But most importantly, we were able to make an oceanographic section from 4 casts on the traverse of Cap de la Madeleine. Despite the rather strong drift of the CTD measuring system under the conditions of tidal currents, we reached a depth of 30-50 m, finding the depth of the thermo- and haloclines at a depth of 25 m.

After a two-day anchorage at Sainte-Anne, waiting for good weather and working on the boat (it always keeps you busy!), we entered the next leg of our voyage along the beautiful mountainous coasts of the Gaspé Peninsula. After 33 miles of sailing, we reached Saint-Louis Bay, where the village of Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis is located. Above the village is the 455m high Mount St. Louis, named after the French King Louis IV, who ruled at the end of the 17th century, when the first settlers from France established their post here.

After another 47-mile passage under the foresail from Matane, we anchored at the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts village. One of the advantages of this place is the possibility of hiking in the nearby mountains, which we took advantage of by following the route along the river to the top of the hill, where a beautiful view of the village and the bay opened up. Also in the village, there are many wooden driftwood sculptures, artisan shops and beautiful beaches. Now we’re standing here, waiting out the stormy weather and working on the boat.

Anchored under the anchor