Circumnavigate Isle Madame
Trip Highlights
Hands-on sailing experience in storied waters. Take the helm. Handle the sails.
3 days sailing, with captain and crew aboard No Rush II.
2 nights accommodations on Isle Madame at the Clairestone Inn and Groundswell Inn & Pub
Breakfasts and dinners ashore, picnic lunches on board.
Your party up to 6 people.
Description
Take a private sailing cruise from St. Peter's, via the St. Peter's Canal out to the Atlantic Ocean, and around Isle Madame. Two ports of call on Isle Madame. Hotels and all meals included. This is a hands-on sailing adventure departing and returning to St. Peter’s. Features: a circumnavigation of Isle Madame in the Atlantic waters of St. Peter’s Bay, Lennox Passage and Chedabucto Bay. Take the helm, handle the sails, help with the navigation, or just kick back and relax. You will have a first-hand sea-level experience in the pristine coastal waters of southern Cape Breton.
The itinerary can be custom-tailored to your preferences, and considering wind and weather conditions. We have options for sailing in open-ocean, closer coastal waters and protected passages in this area.
Itinerary
Set sail from St. Peter’s on the Bras d’Or Lake into the Atlantic Ocean for a circumnavigation of storied Isle Madame. We’ll start the day with a transit through the historic tidal lock canal and head for Arichat, the shiretown of this Acadian Island and our stopover for the night. Enjoy a full-course dinner at the Island Nest, with accommodations and breakfast at the Clairestone Inn. Shuttle service is provided between our dock and the Inn.
We’ll continue our circumnavigation westerly, heading out of Arichat Harbour and then northerly and easterly through Lennox Passage. This is a scenic coastal cruise in the waters separating Isle Madame from Cape Breton. and we’ll make our way past the lift bridge at Burnt Island, where a causeway connects the islands. We’ll make port in d’Escousse, and you will check into The Groundswell – a short walk from the village wharf, for dinner and overnight accommodations.
At your leisure we’ll depart d’Escousse Harbour for some ocean sailing, and depending on weather and your preferences, we’ll return to the lake early enough to explore St. Peter’s inlet and maybe a swim in the warmer waters here. You will arrive back at our home dock in late afternoon.
Tour info
Included
3 full days of active or leisurely sailing and 2 nights, double occupancy at 2 inn
2 hot breakfasts and 2 full course dinners ashore
Picnic lunches aboard.
Cold drinks aboard (soda, waters, juice). Ice. You are welcome to BYOB.
Hands on sailing experience, with advice, answers and instruction from the captain if you wish. We are happy to share what we know about Cape Breton, the boat, how to sail her
Things to know
What To Bring
-Non-skid shoes for on the boat (deck shoes are ideal). Comfy walking shoes for town.
-Layers of clothing: short pants and sleeves, long pants and sleeves, a fleecy top or sweater, wind/rain proof jacket, hat. Clothing changes and toiletries for 3 days and 2 nights. Soft luggage is preferre...
-Non-skid shoes for on the boat (deck shoes are ideal). Comfy walking shoes for town.
-Layers of clothing: short pants and sleeves, long pants and sleeves, a fleecy top or sweater, wind/rain proof jacket, hat. Clothing changes and toiletries for 3 days and 2 nights. Soft luggage is preferred for easy stowage on board.
-Sunglasses, sun block, bathing suit, camera.
-Please feel free to bring your own alcoholic (or any) beverages, food or snacks; and use our fridge/freezer, tableware and cutlery.
Rates
Private charter on S/V No Rush II, with Captain and crew, for up to 6 people.
3 days sailing, 2 nights accommodations based on double occupancy. Breakfasts and dinners ashore, picnic lunches aboard.
This is a customizable tour. Please call to discuss options and we will check with our accommodation partners and then quote pricing.
Private charter on S/V No Rush II, with Captain and crew, for up to 6 people.
3 days sailing, 2 nights accommodations based on double occupancy. Breakfasts and dinners ashore, picnic lunches aboard.
This is a customizable tour. Please call to discuss options and we will check with our accommodation partners and then quote pricing.
Duration:
3 days and 2 nights. Check-in 10 am day 1, check out 5 pm day 3.
3 days and 2 nights. Check-in 10 am day 1, check out 5 pm day 3.
Availability
Mid-June through mid-September weather permitting.
Mid-June through mid-September weather permitting.
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