As we near Canada we have the perfect conditions for our landfall. The seas are mirror smooth and we are motoring against the faintest of breezes. Although back in iceberg territory they are few and far between and visible from many miles away. Conditions could not be better.
We have chosen Makkovik to make our landfall as winds from the south are forecast tonight which would make it difficult to progress south outside of the inner passage which is not navigable at night due to ice. Makkovik has a police station so we will be able to report our Canadian arrival to the authorities there.
With land now in sight there is building excitement on board. The Canadian courtesy flag is flying and so too the Q flag for customs. For the first time in three years we have taken out the washboard and it's warm enough to sit out in the cockpit without dressing for an icy ordeal.
In five hours we should be docked or at anchor in the New World.