Our sail along the Labrador coast gave us a unique insight into the Vinland voyages. Finally, we stood beside the Viking houses at L'Anse Aux Meadows and looked out over the Strait of Belle Isle. Our thoughts turned back 1000 years to sailors who navigated here in magnificent high-prowed, open boats. Our fascination for them had not dimmed. We had discovered the extraordinary beauty of the ice.
Deep fjords backed by bold dark snow sprinkled mountains, are lasting memories.
It will be very difficult not to return. Trevor and Lesley Hodgson, sail Symphony , their Tayana 37. They are recipients of the Windward Lifetime Membership Prize in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.