If there was ever a test for the re-modeled pilot house aboard Wind Horse, it would involve piloting in thick Maine fog. Between navigation, keeping watch for other vessels, and dodging lobster pots, it is essential for crew, visibility, and electronics to work efficiently together. We have been pleasantly surprised at the visibility with the […]
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Aug. 7 – Saint Anne de Bellevue, QC
First Day in QuebecSaint Anne de Bellevue Lock WallWe left our peaceful dock and headed to the Carillon Lock this morning. The Carillon Lock raises or lowers a boat 65’ in less than 30 minutes; it is the largest single drop in Canada. Its guillotine …
Bodrum finale: I love my Kindle and the quiet of the Turkish hills.
Merhaba,
We are now back from Bodrum after a long, full, 24 hour passage. We were put back in the water at 11 am Monday morning. But had we started out then for Marmaris we would have arrived about 11pm, too late to do anything…
Fenelon Falls
On the Terent Severn Waterway
2012 Summer Cruise Ends
August 5, 2012After 99 days away from Anacortes, Spirit has arrived back at her homeport at Anacortes Marina. Between Ganges and Anacortes we visited Echo Bay on Sucia Island, Garrison Bay on San Juan Island and Roche Harbor for the annual Roche …
Fourth of July Photos
I finally downloaded the photos from the camera… This is just a small sampling!Coasties. Obviously.I’m not sure what kind of propulsion this beast has. Amazing.We had to get a photo of the pineapple flag. There were several fly bys,…
Ug. One of Those Days.
Today is one of those days. We all have them, and we all have to deal with them. Even though I keep telling myself that many people have to deal with much more, I’m still grouchy about it. I think being grouchy should be a protected r…
When two is not two – Parry Sound to Bing Inlet
Saturday, a low over northern Ontario with a warm front was moving into the area. This caused temperatures on Saturday to hit the 90s with high humidity. Behind the warm front was a trailing cold front. Additionally, a second cold fro…
Exploring the eastern shore – Midland to Parry Sound
Place holder to be completed today (8/7/12)
Mackinac Island Harbor, Mackinac Island, MI – 8/6/12
We woke up to a beautiful day with very little wind and were ready to move. Queen Kathleen and Quest both needed fuel and a pump out and we were at the fuel dock at 7:30 when they opened so we could get a good start for the 50 mile run to Mackina…
