After a very feisty day at anchor (yes, even in a secure bay it can get really rough),  we planned our retreat from Tadoussac.  First a stop at the marina for gas and to replenish our water supply.  $10 gave us 3 hours of service (electricity and all the marina had to offer) and Sean, the dock master’s tips of the day: grocery store delivers free of charge and there is a fresh market within walking distance.  Best find, eggs that won’t need refrigeration and so much fresh produce.

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Tadoussac Lighhouse

 

We left Tadoussace Harbour at the end of high tide…

 

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Saguenay Currents

Past the rippled currents of the Saguenay River…

 

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Saguenay meets Saint Lawrence

…into the mix of water densities between the fresh water of the Saguenay and the salty Saint Lawrence.

 

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Anchorage Approach

With fair weather forecast and favourable winds our target anchorage for the day was back to  Anse aux Basques.  We feel so fortunate sailing along and seeing all the whale sitings.

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Whale Watching

 

At anchor I let loose my best whale watching music…

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Whale Music

 

 

Whale in Motion

Whales in Motion

 

We bathed in a fresh 13 ° C water and we honestly can’t remember when we haven’t had to sail in tuques and polar fleece and when our cabin has been this warm and dry.

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