We left Glasgow Harbour at 7:30am to try once again to get to Issacs Harbour but the wind and the waves continued to be too high. In addition, we could see fog forming and we were concerned about getting caught in thick fog—along with the rough water. We check our charts and headed in to Marshall Cove and then over to the community of White Head which was quite a distance inland but totally sheltered from the ocean.
We tied up to fishing wharf in White Head at the far end of the bay. This was a completely different world weather-wise in this large bay. There was no wind or waves. We talked to a couple of local fishermen and residents. They said we could stay tied to the wharf for a day or two if we wanted. This was to be our first experience in tying up to a wharf that was subject to tidal influences. Up until now we had always tied to floating docks so we did not have to worry about our docking lines going slack or tight with the tides.
The forecast for the rest of the day and in to the next day was not encouraging—more heavy fog, strong winds and high waves. As a result, no chance of getting any further for at least two days. We were all getting concerned about making it to Halifax in time for Chris and Joan to catch their train on the 21st.
Chris found a local fisherman who was willing to drive them to the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal the next day, so we settled in for the evening. After dinner we set up the computer and watched the “Captain Ron” movie. Ooops! Wine spilled on computer keyboard—end of that operation! You’d think that the computer would have a better appreciation for fine wine!