http://www.gregstamer.com the website of Greg Stamer Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:39:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en N49 33.55 W54 14.95 Western Indian Island (near Fogo). 50K. Beautiful warm sunny day (very hot in drysuit). Change Islands & Fogo area curious. http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/24/movin-on-2 Greg - N49 41.04 W54 48.36 Sleepy Cove, Batrix Island. 77K open water crossing in 12hrs. Scores of whales, some leaping out of water. Saw at least 100 blow spouts. Picture perfect camp on ridge overlooking natural harbor. http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/23/crossings I'm in a public library in La Scie, a small fishing village at the tip of the Baie Verte Peninsula. It's good to finally be off the long Northern Peninsula and moving West! Yesterday I crossed from the Southern tip of  Bell Island, to Bai Verte, 90K of open water.  ... http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/21/finally-internet-access N49 57.8 W55 36.17 La Scie Harbour. 90K. Open water crossing from Bell island to Baie Verte Peninsula. Crossing took 15 hours plus an extra hour to find a place to land. Glassy sea until afternoon then slugged it out with strong headwind. http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/20/90k N50 57.53 W55 50.93 Pilier Bay at Cape Rouge. 45K. Interviewed by local newspaper prior to launching. Crossed Hare Bay. Persistent headwinds reduced forward speed to 2.5knots or less. Camped close to sea caves & arches. Will explore them tomorrow. http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/19/movin-on N51 18.3 W55 38.18 Goose Cove. 58K. Early fog burned off leaving blue skies but moderate headwinds. Many whales, also saw my first sunfish its tall fin flopping lazily from side to side. Aborted plans to cross Hare Bay due to strong headwinds & confused seas. Got off water just ... http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/18/86 Enjoyed my day as a tourist. I recall the L'Anse aux Meadows site as being described as "desolate" but I found it strikingly beautiful. It reminds me a bit like Greenland, a green grassy plain surrounded by hills & the sea. Invited to a party with plenty of country music, ... http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/17/tourist N51 36.07 W55 32.24 L'Anse aux Meadows. 85K & poised to round the N peninsula. 13hrs on water. Dim fog until crossed Pistolet Bay then turned sunny. Windy with a lumpy sea. Beautiful crossing of Sacred Bay with setting sun painting the world crimson. Will relax as tourist tomorrow & ... http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/16/vikings Weather day. Wind blowing in right direction but howling at 40mph plus making even walking difficult at times. Most fishing boats stayed in port today. Good to have shower & salt streaked clothing laundered. Still no cell coverage or internet access. Winds expected to drop tomorrow http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/14/weather-day N51 23.0 W56 34.7 Green Island Cove. 51K. Fair winds but strong current slowed progress. Sleeping in huge fishing shed. ATVs buzzing outside. http://www.gregstamer.com/2008/07/14/green-island-cove