57 low / 66 high
Just a short note as to borrowed wifi. Easy cruise from Gore Bay to Meldrum Bay yesterday. Nice dinner at the Meldum Bay Inn. This was our last night in Canada as we head to Drummond Island to clear US Customs then on to De Tours Village in Michigan.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Gore Bay
58 low / 68 high
We couldn't have had a better day to move on. Calm winds and overcast skies to start then clearing with sunshine. At 900 am we listened in on VHF channel 71 to the cruisers net. Roy broadcasts every morning from Little Current and provides weather forecasts, local and international news and sports, announcements and an invite for all cruises to check in with their location. It lasted an hour and was informative. We arrived in Gore Bay around 230 pm. Took a quick bike ride to the grocery and bought some steaks which we grilled for dinner. Upon return from the store we, as well as the other American boats, had a visit by Canadian customs. After questions and reviewing our documents he proceeded to search the boat. He went through all the drawers and lockers in the foreword cabin as well as drawers in the salon. Nice gentleman though. A thunderstorm came by around 700 pm and cooled us off again. Today we push on to Meldrum Bay which will be our last stop in Canada.
We couldn't have had a better day to move on. Calm winds and overcast skies to start then clearing with sunshine. At 900 am we listened in on VHF channel 71 to the cruisers net. Roy broadcasts every morning from Little Current and provides weather forecasts, local and international news and sports, announcements and an invite for all cruises to check in with their location. It lasted an hour and was informative. We arrived in Gore Bay around 230 pm. Took a quick bike ride to the grocery and bought some steaks which we grilled for dinner. Upon return from the store we, as well as the other American boats, had a visit by Canadian customs. After questions and reviewing our documents he proceeded to search the boat. He went through all the drawers and lockers in the foreword cabin as well as drawers in the salon. Nice gentleman though. A thunderstorm came by around 700 pm and cooled us off again. Today we push on to Meldrum Bay which will be our last stop in Canada.
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| Downtown Little Current. |
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| Snug for the night again. |
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| Gore Bay Marina. |
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| Our visitors. |
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Killarney day 3
55 low / 64 high
Yesterday was cold and windy here. There were high wind warnings for North Channel so we stayed put. Very lazy day but I guess you need them sometimes.
Yesterday was cold and windy here. There were high wind warnings for North Channel so we stayed put. Very lazy day but I guess you need them sometimes.
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| Ann bundled up from the cold. |
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| The water is so clear, here is a picture of our bow thruster. |
Monday, July 28, 2014
A fun day in Killarney
64 low / 77 high
Yesterday was a rest day for us after the 8+ hours on Sat. This weekend is Killarney's summer festival called Beer fest. Now with that name you'd think there would be booths or stands everywhere selling beer. Not! It's actually an event to raise money for the volunteer fire department and help the local school. Sat. night there was a dance and Sun. afternoon a fish fry. We skipped the dance but did partake in the fish fry. Very good! Also visited an art show with displays from several local artists. After lunch we took a dinghy ride up and down the channel. Dinner was with Ron & Jan at the old Killarney Mountain Lodge. Back on the boat as it got dark they showed Grease on the boat-in theater screen just in front of us. The audio was on an FM station but we couldn't pick it up.
Today, Mon., there are high wind warnings in effect for the North Channel so we'll stay put until tomorrow.
Yesterday was a rest day for us after the 8+ hours on Sat. This weekend is Killarney's summer festival called Beer fest. Now with that name you'd think there would be booths or stands everywhere selling beer. Not! It's actually an event to raise money for the volunteer fire department and help the local school. Sat. night there was a dance and Sun. afternoon a fish fry. We skipped the dance but did partake in the fish fry. Very good! Also visited an art show with displays from several local artists. After lunch we took a dinghy ride up and down the channel. Dinner was with Ron & Jan at the old Killarney Mountain Lodge. Back on the boat as it got dark they showed Grease on the boat-in theater screen just in front of us. The audio was on an FM station but we couldn't pick it up.
Today, Mon., there are high wind warnings in effect for the North Channel so we'll stay put until tomorrow.
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| Channel looking north. |
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| Looking south. |
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| Boat - in Theater screen! |
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| Stair way to cottages up on the hill. |
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| Early birds at the fish fry. |
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| The chefs. |
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| Lots of flowers. |
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| Rock garden. |
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| A lemonade stand on the walk back from lunch. |
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| These 2 are on a boat that came in Sat. night. A party boat! |
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| John Travolta in Grease on the screen. |
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Killarney and the end of Georgian Bay
63 low / 64 high
We left Bying Inlet at 0630 yesterday headed for Killarney. This was one of the prettiest days and the most challenging of Georgian Bay for us. Following the small craft channel with Ron leading, because he draws less water and could warn us of shallow spots. First through the very narrow Cunninghams Channel in which our electronic charts show the red buoy on the left hand shoreline. We are supposed to pass to the left of it! When Ron got to it there was very little space to the left so I stopped and he passed just to it's right with plenty of water. Next was another very narrow area called Rogers Gut. Next was a long stretch of unprotected water which was quite rolly. Then a stretch around the Bustard Islands which was smooth. Then another 2 hr. stretch open to the bay, again quite rolly. When we came back in again we went through some breathtaking scenery in Collins Inlet and finally to Killarney. This ends our Travel on Georgian Bay. Next the North Channel.
We left Bying Inlet at 0630 yesterday headed for Killarney. This was one of the prettiest days and the most challenging of Georgian Bay for us. Following the small craft channel with Ron leading, because he draws less water and could warn us of shallow spots. First through the very narrow Cunninghams Channel in which our electronic charts show the red buoy on the left hand shoreline. We are supposed to pass to the left of it! When Ron got to it there was very little space to the left so I stopped and he passed just to it's right with plenty of water. Next was another very narrow area called Rogers Gut. Next was a long stretch of unprotected water which was quite rolly. Then a stretch around the Bustard Islands which was smooth. Then another 2 hr. stretch open to the bay, again quite rolly. When we came back in again we went through some breathtaking scenery in Collins Inlet and finally to Killarney. This ends our Travel on Georgian Bay. Next the North Channel.
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| Note the red buoy between 25 & 26! |
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| The model next to the cabin? A mannequin. |
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| A skeleton in the chair enjoying a beer! |
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| They call these moon rocks because of the coloring and low rounded shape. |
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| Narrow channel, see the red and green buoys. |
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| Collins Inlet. |
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| Killarney, Sportsmans Inn. We are across the channel. |
Friday, July 25, 2014
Weather Day
62 low / 72 high
With high wind warnings for northern Georgian Bay we decided to stay put today. It is forecast to ease up tomorrow then increase again Sun. through Tues. If it does then we will head for Killarney. In the mean time today we did a lot of odds and ends on the boat. She is in good shape and despite some recent history is running well. We had dinner last night here at the restaurant which was adequate. Our cruising guides say there is the Old Britt Inn, a grocery and an LCBO store nearby. When Ann asked at the office how far town was he replied "your in it". The grocery and LCBO closed 2 years ago and the Old Britt Inn last year. The Marina now houses the grocery, which is pretty well stocked, as well as the LCBO. That was welcome as we were getting short of wine. There is also a campground with small permanently placed travel trailers. Some are fixed up with decks and lots of flowers. The washrooms are clean and nice but a shower will cost you a "Loonie". Remember that's $2. You place the coin in the slot, push it in and turn the shower on and hope it lasts to wash the soap off.
With high wind warnings for northern Georgian Bay we decided to stay put today. It is forecast to ease up tomorrow then increase again Sun. through Tues. If it does then we will head for Killarney. In the mean time today we did a lot of odds and ends on the boat. She is in good shape and despite some recent history is running well. We had dinner last night here at the restaurant which was adequate. Our cruising guides say there is the Old Britt Inn, a grocery and an LCBO store nearby. When Ann asked at the office how far town was he replied "your in it". The grocery and LCBO closed 2 years ago and the Old Britt Inn last year. The Marina now houses the grocery, which is pretty well stocked, as well as the LCBO. That was welcome as we were getting short of wine. There is also a campground with small permanently placed travel trailers. Some are fixed up with decks and lots of flowers. The washrooms are clean and nice but a shower will cost you a "Loonie". Remember that's $2. You place the coin in the slot, push it in and turn the shower on and hope it lasts to wash the soap off.
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| Sunset last night. |
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| The marina. |
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| The office, grocery and LCBO. |
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Internet again!
52 low / 70 high
Today is Thursday the 24th. We left Parry Sound on Tuesday and arrived in Killbear Marina later that day after a nice ride. The marina was nice but no wi-fi. Tue. night we had thunderstorms with a lot of lightning so Ann and I sat up in the pilot house on the couch and watched. We had the music going and even danced a bit as it was my birthday. Yesterday was very windy so we stayed an extra day. we left at 620 am this morning so we could be in Byng Inlet at St. Armants Marina about lunch time. Ron & Jan went inside through some narrow areas that we couldn't fit in and we went outside. The ride was not bad with about 10 knots of wind and choppy water. Tomorrow we may try to get to Killarney if the winds cooperate or stop short at an anchorage. So if no post tomorrow or the next morning then we stopped.
Today is Thursday the 24th. We left Parry Sound on Tuesday and arrived in Killbear Marina later that day after a nice ride. The marina was nice but no wi-fi. Tue. night we had thunderstorms with a lot of lightning so Ann and I sat up in the pilot house on the couch and watched. We had the music going and even danced a bit as it was my birthday. Yesterday was very windy so we stayed an extra day. we left at 620 am this morning so we could be in Byng Inlet at St. Armants Marina about lunch time. Ron & Jan went inside through some narrow areas that we couldn't fit in and we went outside. The ride was not bad with about 10 knots of wind and choppy water. Tomorrow we may try to get to Killarney if the winds cooperate or stop short at an anchorage. So if no post tomorrow or the next morning then we stopped.
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| Hole in the wall |
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| Homesteaders |
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| Killbear Marina |
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| Office and store. |
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| Point Au Baril Lighthouse. We went outside here. |
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| Along Byng Inlet. |
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