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crossing & a rest

Posted by derrick on July 6, 2008

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Saturday 7/5/08  N48 28.6 W59 12.66 De Grau. 47k. Crossed St George’s Bay to Port au Port Peninsula. 2 meter breaking beam seas made for a wet, slow & challenging kayaking crossing. Could not land at point due to cliffs, landed just west in a village to buy groceries. Hosted by Laverna & Arsene. Hot shower was pure heaven! Newfoundlanders must be the most hospitable people in the world.

I have been asked why I didn’t portage at the narrow point of land at the Western end of the peninsula. I’m willing to cut corners, cross bays and paddle over anything that will float my boat at high water, but otherwise no portaging (plus that I absolutely hate to portage — probably from portaging my kayak across Isle Royale in Lake Superior to fish the inland lakes).

Sunday 7/6/08 –  Strong gusty winds in morning. Decided to give sore muscles a well deserved rest day. All provisions restocked. Invited to a BBQ for dinner!

Posted under Expeditions, Newfoundland2008
Comments (6)
  1. hadas feldman Said,

    well done on not taking the short cut of port au port.

  2. Michael Bradley Said,

    You’re probably the first to not take the short-cut at Port au Port. As for Newfoundlander’s hospitality, it’s legendary! Best wishes!

  3. Ruddy Said,

    Mmmm BBQ. It’s great beoing able to follow your adventures from overseas! Keep up the spirits and reports, they are fascinating! Can’t waiot for the video/slideshow!

  4. GerryPower Said,

    Hi, Greg, from Gerry Power . I have been following your progress from St. John’s. We paddled together in Cape Broyle the day before you left on your trip. It is so interesting to track you on your blog. I really think that you are moving fast. The shark scares me, but the Humpback excites me. If I had seen a shark in the water like that, I think that I would faint. Best wishes.

  5. Jonnie Dawn Said,

    I’m with you every day. You are Superman!

  6. Steve Gambino Said,

    Mr Greg,

    So fascinating to follow your daily bolg! Richard, Howard, Lisa and I were all talking about your wonderful journey this passed weekend. Needless to say we are all following your ” Paddle” as if it were the Super Bowl.” Looking forward in hearing some great stories of your trip over a couple of cold ones! ( My Treat!)

    As Mon Stamer would say… Please be careful. We all care about you!

    Steve Gambino