North Channel Kagawong Catastrophe Averted 8-29-10

We had a perfectly leisurely 19 mile run from Little Current through the West Bay to the bottom of Mudge Bay to Kagawong, another town located on Manitoulin Island. We were cruising along under beautiful blue skies, with 75 degree temps and minimal win…

North Channel Little Current 8-27-10

Going to Little Current on Manitoulin Island takes some planning as you have to coordinate your arrival with the hourly swing bridge opening. We expected to spend a half hour getting the anchor up at Mary Ann Cove in Baie Fine, but this time, no grass …


We have no clue whether they gave any awards…but we picked

We have no clue whether they gave any awards…but we picked the one we thought was best…a small fishing boat decorated to look like a little tug. We thought their attention to the details and creative effort was excellent. We loved the mop at the f…

Tumbleweed Adventures 2010-08-31 10:44:00

We have no clue whether they gave any awards…but we picked the one we thought was best…a small fishing boat decorated to look like a little tug. We thought their attention to the details and creative effort was excellent. We loved the mop at the f…


On Sunday, we had the pleasure of being spectators at the

On Sunday, we had the pleasure of being spectators at the Castaway’s First Annual Boat Parade…something they were doing to raise money for Make a Wish. True to the parade format, the local Sheriff boat provided the escorts at front and rear…and sev…

Tumbleweed Adventures 2010-08-31 10:19:00

On Sunday, we had the pleasure of being spectators at the Castaway’s First Annual Boat Parade…something they were doing to raise money for Make a Wish. True to the parade format, the local Sheriff boat provided the escorts at front and rear…and sev…

Palmetto Moon 2010-08-31 09:50:00

On Sunday, August 1, we relaxed on Palmetto Moon in Georgetown Yacht Basin and decided to visit the other marina across the Sassafras River. We took their launch Toot-Toot over to the Granary and had dinner at the Bar & Grill. After dinner, we call…

Palmetto Moon 2010-08-31 09:45:00

On Tuesday, August 3, we cruised about 22 miles down the Sassafras River and turned slightly north across the Bay and up to Havre de Grace, MD. The next day we walked the waterfront park, as shown above, and toured the Maritime Museum and the Decoy Mu…

Palmetto Moon 2010-08-31 09:40:00

We cruised down to the Maryland Yacht Club in Rock Creek, outside of Baltimore, on Friday, August 6 and stayed for about two weeks. Although isolated, the marina was quite nice with a lovely pool, great view of the Patapsco River, a clubhouse that serv…

Palmetto Moon 2010-08-31 09:30:00

On Thursday, August 19 we cruised down the Patapsco River to Anchorage Marina in the Canton section of Baltimore. As we approached the Francis Scott Key bridge, we saw this ship and tug coming toward us — what a wake it made!We are enjoying the city l…