August 8, 2011
Set out tihis morning from Cap-a-l'Aigle marina despite the NE'ly winds that were predicted to blow 10-20 kts. We decided to skip Tadoussac because of strong wind warnings. We got a good tip from an experienced French yatchman to go to Gros Cacouna and anchor there. This meant crossing the St. Lawrence to the Eastern side which we would have had to do from Tadoussac anyway. Distance from Cap-a-l'Aigle was 32 miles. According to the Fenchman, the Canadian government spent $200 millon to develop Gros Cacouna as an LNG port, however, the business never paid off. The port stands as a monument to failed anticipation. It is a fabulous place to anchor and not a ship or person in sight. Supposedly, you have to get permission to anchor here but the Frenchman indicated that it was all beauracratic nonsense so we did nothing and there were no consecuences.
We anchored at 1710 hrs in 20 ft of water surrrounded by breakwaters in perfect protection against the elements.
This was our first time anchoring during this trip and all went well. We could not have chosen a better place. The Frenchman (Pierre) in his racing yacht "War Eagle" was already there and anchored. A peaceful night under a clear sky and stars.
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