Killarny, Gateway Marina

45 58.236N
81 30.895W

Very small town but the water was beautiful. It is the gateway to the North Channel. We stayed overnight and had fish and chips at Herberts "World Famous" fish depot. It was good. Unfortunately no pictures, the rains came.

No Name Island, Collins Inlet Mile 57.2

45 59.520N

81 22.735W

Top photo is a little bit of scenery in Collins Inlet. Middle photo - someone named this rock the Crabby Indian, can you see him? The bottom photo is an example of "Med mooring". Drop the anchor and than with a dinghy take lines from the stern and tie them to shore. The winds subsided for a few days so the trip was smooth.

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!