Yes, my siblings have arrived! On Sunday, August 1, Cheryl, Janet, Rick and I arrived in Toronto and met up like clockwork with no delays or hassles. We’ve been cruising along swimmingly now for three days since leaving Parry Sound on Tuesday. The Geor…
Bone Island (Georgian Bay Islands National Park) 8-3-10
We loved our anchoring experience at Beausoleil Island but it was time to push-off and explore other areas. Bone Island is just 13 miles away but is off the small boat (buoyed) channel so you are on your own, weaving through islands, hopefully avoiding…
Mystic River – 334 Days To Go
August 1, 2010Having your boat on the Mystic River is always an enjoyment. There is always a stream of boat traffic going up to and coming from the Mystic Seaport. You never know what you’ll see!This weekend a wedding party arrived at our marina,…
Quathiaski Cove – Campbell River
John and Amy joined us in Port Hardy. We made it to Port Neville on Tuesday night and tied up to the dock. We visited until late in the evening with friends some new friends from Prince Rupert. They had brought their sail boat up from California. We we…
Dixon Entrance
August 4, 2010Yesterday we motored to Foggy Bay in glorious sunshine and flat seas. We anchored with several other vessels and watched the sun set while enjoying 75 degree weather. The next morning we headed out early into dense fog and swells that s…
GSSR No. 16 – What Happens After You Reach The End of The Road?
Greetings all!
The GSSR 2010 has officially ended. I am very pleased to report that all three boats are now moored at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country club…
Exploring and Having Fun On Captiva
Evening Thunderstorm
Florida birds are great spectacles-this one an Egret
A storm brewing but it missed Tween Waters
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The crew of Island Hopper took it easy today, bike riding, exploring Captiva including a few shops. …
August 4, 2010
Well, let’s see what marvelous excuse for not writing I can come up with this time! I’ve got it! When we are not on the boat, there is no YOUNG AMERICA news! Remember how when last we spoke, Fred and I were looking forward to ret…
Venice Yacht Club to Tween Waters Marina, Captiva
Tuesday August 3, 2010
Island Hopper Entering Red Fish Pass
A Houseboat Leaving South Seas Resort Marina
South Seas Resort Pool By The Pass
Island Hopper left Venice Yacht Club via Venice Inlet heading out to the Gulf. The winds were calm a…

