The crowds cheered to the TallShips 2000 banner some of the younger members of the crew aboard created as we went! They even colored in the flags of the nations represented in this great event. We sent four lowers, jib topsail, and main gaff topsail for the five mile loop with close swings in to give the viewers a good look.

After a full counterclockwise run we continued on with a great group aboard bound for Lunenburg forty-five miles West. We arrived at 1940 to a large cheering crowd and a waiting liaison who briefed us on the services and activities while in port.

You can see in the lower chart image the track we ran to Lunenburg with an inset of the harbor. Another great stop for the ship! Many people come by who have a special connection especially during her fishing or arctic exploration years.

We would like to thank Alan Creaser (owner of a local restaurant "The Grand Banker"), Bill Towndrow (harbormaster), Peter Brown, Peter Evans and Dan Moreland (captain of Picton Castle and prior captain of Ernestina) for their great hospitality and assistance! Also we'd like to thank Bob Murchie, our liaison, for his help.

If you want to learn more about Lunenburg take a look at their website.

Wind: SW Force 2
Visibility: Great Weather!

Captain: Gregg Swanzey
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex