Day 23 Journey to North Channel July 23, 2021

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 Little Current to Tobermory

Dick got up and as soon as the store was open he called to see if he could get a drill and parts. The gentleman on the phone did an amazing job of finding the parts and getting the drill delivered for free to dockside. When Dick came down the stairs I started to sing Happy Birthday to him. He managed to get the repair done and we were able to catch the 10:00 am bridge to Tobermory. The wind was on the nose the whole way there. When we got to Tobermory the harbour was packed with boats and the deck hands were still tying people up. Dick and I were put along side a Tug Dawn Light and we were able to meet and enjoy a visit with the owner Captain Dan. He is making it into a museum.

Day 22 Journey to the North Channel July 22, 2021

 South Benjamin to Little Current

Oh dear we  just got to the best part of the trip and we have to head home. We made it to Little Current about 1:00 pm and I ran to the shower and had time to check out the stores on the main street. The Needle Box where a mother and daughter run. The mother has been working there 45 years! After I meet Dick to show him Turner's. They have a great Art Collection upstairs. We called Sally to see if we could take her out to the Anchor Inn for supper but she was busy. Due to limited seating we had to bring our pizza back to the boat. Before we went to bed Dick checked the engine and he discovered the alternator bolt is broken. He did not bring a drill, I said do not worry I know where there is a Rona in Little Current. Our plan was to leave early and get to Tobermory because we had another day of all day rain in the forcast. I am starting to think of this place as the Everglades.

Day 21 Journey to the North Channel July 21, 2021

 Clapperton to South Benjamin Island

The most beautiful part of the trip no wonder the anchorages have 40 to 50 boats in them. We meet Ed and Jane and Dave and Sandy and Wayne and Max on the red rock on the shoreline and some of us proceeded to take a stroll up the cliff. There is so much flaura and fona to take a look at. We found lots of juniper berries and of course my favourite blue berries. The forest was back from the shoreline and so there were not as many bugs and we did not even have to wear the spray here. We had our last gathering on Wayne's boat and tonight we will stay here and all depart for separate way tomorrow morning. It is time for Dick and I to start our journey back to Port Stanley.

Day 20 Journey to the North Channel July 20, 2021

 Layover Day in Logan Bay Clapperton Island

It started raining at 3:00 am the night before and it rained all day until suppertime. Consistent down pouring the whole day. We stayed aboard and read and relaxed. I made some beets and apple sauce to keep the cabin warm. We radioed our fellow anchor folks but did not venture out in the dinghy which was soaked with water.

Day 19 Journey to the North Channel July 19, 2021

 Little Current to Clapperton Island

The men called for a skippers meeting at 8:00 am. I told my skipper we were not leaving before 12 we had groceries to get and Wayne had asked if Sally could take him to get an oil pump. So the Admiral had plans and the Captain had others. Unbeknowst to me he had agreed to leave at 10:00 am as the direction was great for a tack to the Clapperton Islands and they wanted to play with their boats. Sally graciously came to take Wayne for an oil pump and we saw the Napa store and across the road a Rona. She started to give us a tour of the town by car and then Dick said we are leaving so she brought us back to the boat.

I was furious and so disappointed to not get more time with Sally. She said to call when we were back that way. There was a quilt store there but it had not opened before we left. I must say the race to island was a fun because we caught up to the other two boats. By the time we got to the Logan Anchorage at Clapperton the winds were 20 to 25 knots. When we got in and settled we had a Cockpit Gathering on Nice Butt. 

Day 18 Journey to the North Channel Sunday July 19, 2021

 Heywood Island to Little Current

Love sleeping in until 8:00 am not rushing through breakfast, leaving at 10:00 am  and arriving at our destination around 12:00 pm. Little Current has a bridge that opens on the hour so we navigated very slowly to get here at the appropriate time to avoid the current. On our way and Ed hailed up and Vertigo 1 and Moon Dancer will be with us at Little Current.

Dick and I ran to the grocery store as soon as we got here and had a visit with with Sally onboard Grace C. We had a thousand connection points with Sally and really enjoyed her visit. She offered to take anyone that needs a car to get supplies. I gave her the gift from Angela but did not make plans  as we always never know what we are doing next. 

I walked the main street not all the stores are open because it is Sunday. The sailors meet in the park for munchies. Maxine has a sore back so I had some girl time on Nice Butt. We were offered a delicious meal of Chinese food from Wayne when they got the order it was a huge amount of food.

The wake calms down on the wall so we had a good sleep.

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Day 17 Journey to the North Channel Saturday July 17, 2021

 Killarney to Heywood Island

We had to top up the diesel, water and pumpout at the dock before we left Killarney. One more trip to the Gateway Bake shop for some delicious bread and brownies. Ed and Jane and their friends on Moon Dancer went back up to Bai Fine and Nice Butt and Grace C headed to an Island called Haywood on the way to. It was not far but of course light wind on the nose. When we got the anchor set we dinghied Wayne up the shoreline through a cove. We were looking for a historical medical centre that had been a place of safety when the school children travelled over the ice to school. We had a nap a swim and a cockpit gathering until into the evening. Wayne and Max are celebrating their 56th anniverary.

Tomorrow we head for Little Current! I send Sally a head up and she agreed to meet up later in the day.