Rapids at Bad River

People go up the rapids in their dinghy. The flow was stronger than normal. Our dinghy couldn't make it up but we got as close as possible. Even that was fun. Tied up to the shear cliffs.

The Bad River

45 56.085N

80 58.302W

Beautiful protected spot. Another wall tie up with company of a rattler. Linda was first off the boat and didn't realize there was a snake sunning itself. People have been very quick to say that the rattler is not deadly--but if you have an allergic reaction you need help.

Bustard Islands

We had a rough passage today. The winds were quite strong and we lost our loopers flag overboard. We came upon Obstacle Island which didn't give us much room to maneuver but with the encouragement of a nearby cottager we went through while some kayakers were watching. This area is wilderness and a lot of people go camping here. Linda was ready for a drink after this passage. We took a weather delay (winds) in the Bustards and met Glenn Buchanan from "There'n Back" who was interested in the Sideshifter bowthruster that Ed installed.

45 53.842N

80 53.664W

Rogers Island

45 30.832N
80 25.603W

Rogers Island had spikes in the rocks so boaters could just tie up to the rocks. People keep on=board mountain climbing equipment (pitons) to hook up to the rocks and attach their boats. This was such a beautiful spot we stayed two days and kayaked around the islands. Circle of stones is some local native artistry!!

Point au Baril

We found the same picture of the light house in the Oct 2005 issue of Passage Maker. Somebody has a sense of humor with the barrel on a post!

Hopewell Bay Anchorage

The winds were blowing and we couldn't wait to get to Hopewell Bay. "Honey Mooners" from St. Louis followed us into the anchorage.

Big Sound Marina, Parry Sound

45 20.206N
80 02.397W

We have been here for several days. Laura left on Sat morning and seemed to have had a good ride home. She arrived Sun. Ed finished the job he started in Honey Harbor--converting one of the fresh water tanks to a holding tank--there is no going back! and he has been working on installing (running wires mostly) our new Serious weather for our chart plotter.

Parry Sound is one of the largest towns on Georgian Bay but unfortunately, the food shopping is quite a distance--cab ride away.

Well, 'till next time (yes, I know it's early on but we are still talking)