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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Traveling Squirrel 