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Month: July 2014

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Hotham Island

July 15, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

Hotham Island was our next stop and we had a great windy day. Did a wee bit of sailing but as it happens more often than not, we ended up motoring right into the wind. Had a great view ahead … Continue reading Hotham Island

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Blueberries and Bread:Life Aboard a Boat

July 14, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

We receive many questions when we mention that we have a boat. Can you sleep on it? Can you cook on it? What do you DO all day???? We can sleep on the boat, in case you have not figured … Continue reading Blueberries and Bread:Life Aboard a Boat

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Gore Bay

July 13, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

The next day we retraced our path out of the pool and back out into the North Channel. We would head to Little Current, a small town with gas and pump out. We had to go back through the swing … Continue reading Gore Bay

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Navigation and the Horizon: How to Get There

July 12, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

Shawn spends a lot of time pouring over charts (water maps) to determine where we will go to next. Each chart is full of numbers and lines and red and green dots and squiggly lines and….well, needless to say, they … Continue reading Navigation and the Horizon: How to Get There

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Baie Fine and The Pool

July 11, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

Baie Fine (pronounced Bay Fin)  is a scenic 7-mile east-west running freshwater fjord that is a very popular destination and is located on the western edge of the Killarney Provincial Park. The shores are lined with a continuous range of … Continue reading Baie Fine and The Pool

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Portage Cove

July 10, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

Lansdowne Channel was very busy with both Commercial, chartered and private boats. Not very wide but it was a beautiful trip due to the interesting shoreline and the houses that were sporadically placed.  We passed a stone quarry, and lots … Continue reading Portage Cove

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Little Current and Heywood Island

July 9, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

From the Benjamins, we turn our bow towards Little Current, a narrow passage through the islands that has a strong current (hence the name), marinas, and a town. The best part is that the bridge is one that turns sideways. … Continue reading Little Current and Heywood Island

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The Benjamins

July 8, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

You know you have arrived at the Benjamin Islands by the distinctive red rocks that make up the islands. They can be seen from quite a distance and there are a lot of them. We navigate a tricky rock area … Continue reading The Benjamins

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Entering the North Channel

July 7, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

The North Channel is very similar to the 1000 islands in Lake Ontario.   Navigation is tricky and we are on alert for several hours as there are a LOT of rocks and small rocky islands.   The islands range in … Continue reading Entering the North Channel

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The North Channel, Canada

July 3, 2014September 13, 2022 thetravelingsquirrelgirl

On our first night out towards the North Channel, we had to motor as there is no measurable wind. Too bad because there is nothing like sailing at night. After a beautiful but unspectacular sunset, I take the first shift. … Continue reading The North Channel, Canada

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