Photo: Sail boats anchor off Arctic Bay

Two small sail boats anchor outside the North Baffin community of Arctic Bay on Aug. 8. In the foreground, the “Traversay III”, anchored in Arctic Bay for a few days while its crew waits for improved ice conditions before attempting to transit the Northwest Passage through to Vancouver. Hamlet officials in Arctic Bay want to raise the profile of their community with yachts visiting the High Arctic as Arctic Bay offers a safe harbour with services. (PHOTO BY CLARE KINES)