Montreal here we come!

Hi F and F,

What yet another sunny day! This was just a 3 hour trip today.We passed more industrial docks and also saw the MSC Nora docked just before we reached Montreal.

Current was a bit fierce at times!

Just before the Old Port of Montreal we tried to get fuel at Longueuil .(The Yacht Club Montreal Marina doesn't do fuel.) But we found out as did many other boats , it was closed due to a spillage. Graeme attaches a specially designed plastic bottle over the overflow on the side of the boat to catch any diesel before it hits the water. I guess someone had overfilled his tank and caused the problem.

We headed back out and encountered a strong current which was at least 6  knots . We then had some interesting moments trying to find the entrance to the Marina which was a small opening in a low breakwater and battle the current at the same time.Graeme did a great job steering and once inside , it was nice and calm and we soon tied up at a lovely slip. This Marina also has a nice set up and I suspect there may be some live aboards here also. Just like Quebec.

We have decided to stay here for 4 nights .Lynne and John will be here for 2 nights before they head back home.

We all took a walk into Old Montreal after we had checked in .This city doesn't have the steep hills Quebec has and the old section is very close to the Marina. Seemed to be lots of activity and people wandering about.Back for cocktails and after checking with the Marina staff , we opted to go out to an Italian restaurant called Bevo for dinner and wine .We had no fish for a change , I chose veal and Graeme pork..John and Graeme insisted they needed a Dairy Queen Icecream experience after the meal,and then we wandered back in the light of the full moon to the boat.

Over and Out 

S and S