From the Halifax Pier

Last Steps

Oct 12, 2017

Last StepsOne of our most enthusiastic contributors, Rob Dunbar sent us this photo from Halifax.

“I just took this picture a few minutes ago. For many this was the last place seamen had their feet on Canada”

Send us your Photo of the Week. The photos can be of anything nautical or boat related. They must be taken from or near a boat. They must be your shots and free from copyright. Most importantly, your shots must be wonderful.

Send them to us along with the story behind them to CYonboard@kerrwil.com and put Photo in the subject line.

We could publish your Photo of the Week in the next issue!!
-JM

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