Powers Island

Last weekend three boats from our club headed out for an overnight in Sambro habour.  The boats were Cactus, Thunder Cloud and Sweet Tango.  We had a great sail from the club out to Chebucto head at the mouth of the Halifax habour. After that we had to use the engine to get the rest of the way because of a strong head wind.
We decided to anchor in behind Powers Island which is a very protected spot.  There is a nice beach on the north side of the island.  The water is nice and clean and clear. 
Our close friend Pauline came with us for this over night trip as well.  We love to have guests on the boat.  Cactus had us all over for dinner and drinks after we arrived.  The weather this weekend was so warm that it felt like a weekend in the middle of the summer.

Cactus, Thunder Cloud and Sweet Tango at anchor

Clear water in Sambro

Thunder Cloud (Hunter 32 Vision) heading in to Sambro Habour

Herring walking on the beach on Powers Island

Harley and Todd heading to the island for a walk

Cactus running down wind

Sweet Tango returning from Sambro

The trip there was about 3 hours and the return trip was about the same over all.  It's a very nice place to head for an over night stay that is not to far away from Halifax.

Inner Sambro Island at the mouth of Sambro Habour.  Nice place to anchor overnight as long as the wind is not from the north.

Isle of man (Sambro Habour)