Today’s run (Wednesday, 8/8/12) from Byng Inlet to Killarney was absolutely spectacular with the Collins Inlet being the highlight.We departed Britt Ontario at 8:00 AM with a forecast of 10 MPH winds from the north east. This was optimum …
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It Takes a Village….
The last few days have been a struggle and I didn’t know quite how to blog about it. Al has been in a serious funk. He has been feeling pretty hopeless. This morning when I arrived he just really wanted to go back to bed and his whole posture was …
St. Anne de Bellevue to Montebello, Quebec
We departed for Montebello at 9:00AM, the first lockage. The procedure is to pull to the blue line as the blue line that alerts the eclusier that you wish to lock through, they do not monitor the radio. Cost in these locks, $45. &nb…
Moor $tuff 2012-08-09 14:44:00
Thursday, August 9, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
Our good luck with the weather has run out! Small craft warnings with possible gale force winds have been forecast. Wave height predictions could see 15 footers. What this means to us is we will weather out the inclement weather lashed to a dock in Lexington, Michigan!
My best guess is we will be here three or four days before the bad weather breaks and lets us move north.
Moor $tuff 2012-08-09 14:44:00
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
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| View from our slip at Belle Maer Harbor |
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| Leaving Belle Maer Harbor |
Our goal today was to reach the port of Port Huron. The weather was clear and wave height was reasonable. Our problem today was, we were slowed by the 6 mph current until entering Lake Huron. Once in the wide open lake our speed returned and we pushed on for an additional 20 miles.
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| Ferries crossing |
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| Ship’s we waited for |
On the way we saw fuel for $4.06 a gallon and thought it a mistake but it wasn’t so stopped and topped off. We were told that as soon as the fuel truck arrived the price would be raised to what ever he had to pay plus markup.
When we entered the main river we were met by two ships that crossed directly in front of us. Considering how big they were I laid back and watched them pass in review.
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| Industry along St. Clair River |
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| Boat house |
We made another 65 miles today and wonder when the weather will turn on us. The weather predictions are not good for the rest of the week so ——- stay tuned!
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| Homes along St. Clair River |
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| Entrance into Port Huron |
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| Blue Water bridge connecting USA and Canada |
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| Lake Huron |
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| Entering Lexington State Harbor |
Barb and I took time to walk into the town and enjoy a pizza. What we saw was an all American small town that was fun to visit.
Moor $tuff 2012-08-09 14:44:00
Thursday, August 9, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
Our good luck with the weather has run out! Small craft warnings with possible gale force winds have been forecast. Wave height predictions could see 15 footers. What this means to us is we will weather out the inclement weather lashed to a dock in Lexington, Michigan!
My best guess is we will be here three or four days before the bad weather breaks and lets us move north.
Moor $tuff 2012-08-09 14:44:00
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
 |
| View from our slip at Belle Maer Harbor |
 |
| Leaving Belle Maer Harbor |
Our goal today was to reach the port of Port Huron. The weather was clear and wave height was reasonable. Our problem today was, we were slowed by the 6 mph current until entering Lake Huron. Once in the wide open lake our speed returned and we pushed on for an additional 20 miles.
 |
| Ferries crossing |
 |
| Ship’s we waited for |
On the way we saw fuel for $4.06 a gallon and thought it a mistake but it wasn’t so stopped and topped off. We were told that as soon as the fuel truck arrived the price would be raised to what ever he had to pay plus markup.
When we entered the main river we were met by two ships that crossed directly in front of us. Considering how big they were I laid back and watched them pass in review.
 |
| Industry along St. Clair River |
 |
| Boat house |
We made another 65 miles today and wonder when the weather will turn on us. The weather predictions are not good for the rest of the week so ——- stay tuned!
 |
| Homes along St. Clair River |
 |
| Entrance into Port Huron |
 |
| Blue Water bridge connecting USA and Canada |
 |
| Lake Huron |
 |
| Entering Lexington State Harbor |
Barb and I took time to walk into the town and enjoy a pizza. What we saw was an all American small town that was fun to visit.
Pointe au Baril, Britt, only a Stop, but Great Cottage Area
Britt is a very small town, composed of two restaurants and two marinas. If you need to do laundry, this is your stop. You won’t be tempted to do anything else, because there isn’t anything else to do! No Internet, so you don’t have to worry about your…
Stairs and Eureka Island Away
A friend from the Great Lakes Rendezvous who lives near Parry Sound divulged his favorite anchorage to us. This anchorage was first on our list. The depths are not on the chart, but he assured us, depth was no issue. Another great resource is the Great…
Hopewell Bay, Safe Hideaway
We cruised into Hopewell Bay with two boats anchored. Narrow, which is never a favorite. Anchoring is an art and science with a ton of luck in between. We carefully anchored in the middle of the narrow space, noting the rocks behind us. Soon one of the…
