Day 14 Journey to the North Channel July 14, 2021

 Baie Fine Fiord

The journey today took us out to the beautiful fiord at Baie Fine and we anchored before the narrow passage to the pool. We took the dinghy's up to the end and and there was a dock to tye up at called the Pool. What a beautiful anchorage protected on all sides. Because of our 6 ft. draft we anchored  in 30 feet of water at the  south side of the fiord. We took a trail that is marked with orange arrows and as you know on  paths like this you cannot take your eye off your footing for too long. So all six of us missed the left turn to Lake Topaz and we found ourselves on a blue trail that went back down  only not on the side we came up. We headed back and Ed was able to locate our error so all the way back up the ridge. 

I almost gave up but a lady came along and said keep going it is worth it. So that is what we did.

The scenery was breath taking and the spring fed lake was refreshing but not to cold. It will be a happy memory for time to come.

Dinner and a peaceful sleep with the physical exhaustion.

Day 13 Journey to North Channel July 13, 2021

 Killarney

Life is so funny sometimes. Since I had a minute after breakfast I got a list of things to do and see out of my purse. Angela had told me about a couple she knew from a boat called Georgian Mist. When I got the list out I saw their name and boat name. I said to Dick there name is Bob and Kathy and their boat is Georgian Mist. Dick said to me they are anchored on our bow since yesterday.  I knew to look out for it and had neglected to tell him. He notices every make and name and keeps track of all of them.

We went over to introduces ourselves as their dinghy was being towed to get the motor fixed. Sure enough it was the right people. We went for a walk at 10:30 am and got back at 1:30 pm It was a 7.5 km and through wood, over rocks and mud puddles. 

Our beautiful cool sunny day changed to rain and it was ok because I could have a much needed nap.

We are booked to come back here for Friday Night. Music and dinner with the group and hopefully Wayne and Maxine can join us by then. Tomorrow we plan to see Portage and then Bai Fine.

Day 12 Journey to the North Channel July 12, 2021

 Club Island to Killarney

Raised the anchor after breakfast in which we had time to eat before we set sail. There was a nice breeze but once again on the nose. We arrived in Killarney before lunchand found two mooring balls across from the Mountain Lodge. We tied up and I ran for the showers. We had not had an opportunity since Port Elgin

We are allowed to use all the amenities and the ball only cost 40.00 plus a resort fee of 10.00. After a shower we toured the town and meet Jane, Ed, Terry and now Lyn at the World Famous fish and chip place. They have  upgraded from a bus Angela.

After supper we took a dinghy ride out into Killarney Bay. We decided to stay another day. Jane and Ed want to do a Trail Walk. I am looking forward to that.

Day 11 Journey to the North Channel July 11, 2021

 Tobermory to Club Island

We were able to sleep in and have our breakfast finished before taking off. Foodland was a quick walk and I managed to get some vegetables. Everything here is a quick walk and the tourists had not landed on the streets yet. The village was setting up a booth so I managed to get a map of the streets. We had agreed to set sail with Jane and Ed and Terry at 10:00 am. Set sail,

we did even though the wind was light we were able to sail for the first time. We had decided to stop and anchor at Club Island so that meant we could sail there as slow as we wanted to. This was a real joy to be able to not listen to the motor all day. We had a passage to get through at Snake Island and that is the first time I realised you could see the bottom and looking at all the rock was a good scare even though the depth sounder said there was enough water.

Once we got to the anchorage we still had time to take down the dinghy and have a cockpit gathering aboard Vertigo 1. When Dick went to take the dinghy motor lock off he realized the lock he had on it did not have a key in the bag. There was a key on the floater and a lock in the middle of the dinghy bag.

These are the kinds of things that can drive you insane. After a while he got the hacksaw out and cut the chain and we were able to progress with our day. 

Bev and Alastair this was our first launch with the new hoist and it works great. Once we trusted the rope to hold it in mid air we were able to set it in a matter of minutes.

Having the dinghy in the water gave us an opportunity to scrup down the hull and get the carbon off the exhaust hole.

Thanks to Ed and Jane for a lovely refreshing opportunity to relax again.

Day 10 Port Elgin to Tobermory July 10,2021

 Woke up to a favorable wind direction and sunny day. We are on the move again. We headed north to Tobermory.  

We made it around 2:30 pm and had time to do a load of laundry before meeting  up with Ed and Jane at their Air B&B cottage.

It was fun to have a gathering of Port Stanley folks in this beautiful Georgian Bay setting.

One of Ed's crew had put together a video of the trip so far. It was such a photo amazing look at the trip. When they got to the part about anchoring in Peche there was a photo of Grace C. but the artist did not realize we were the same people on board.

The wifi is not loading on computer so will send pics later. We are heading to Club Island today. 😉

Day 9 Journey to the North Channel Friday July 9, 2021

 Port Elgin 

Woke up to a strong north wind and decided to layover another day. We asked the dock master if we could have a weekly rate and he offered to give us a discount on our fourth night. We do not want to pound into waves and wind on the nose. The trip to Tobermory is approximately 50 miles. 

I had a shower and we had sometime to read and catch up on news and headed uptown for a walk. 

Our Port Stanley Bridge is open again after a year of repairs.

On the way back from the downtown we came down Green Street and found a whole row of cottage and cabin  rentals. We ordered out from the restaurant at the marina and listened to live music at the dock. The sun is out again, and the weekend crowd is back.

Day 8 Journey to the North Channel July 8, 2021

Oliphant side trip!

On hold in Port Elgin

Dick and I woke up at 6:20 am to pea soup fog and he checked the radar and said we were going to get a thunderstorm and I heard my first rumble. We went back to bed and when we got up we made breakfast with toast always a simple pleasure aboard. 

Janet texted to see if we had gotten away and she sent Bill down to get us off the boat. This is a perfect place to be weathered in. The day involved cutting carpet out of the main floor of the cottage, lots of laughs and a yummy dinner. They bought us back to Port Elgin after supper.