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Terry And Randy Clarke

Since retiring we are trying to explore as many places as possible without rushing through any of them. Weiterlesen🇨🇦Bright's Grove
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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      It was an early morning for us. The travel lift will be picking us up soon.
      Out of the water and getting the engine winterized. Bottom was really clean.Heading to it's home for the next 10 months.It was such a tight squeeze, but it made it in.We were lifting out early, so lots of room. They will move it further back soon.There wasn't much room left in the car.We usually travel under this bridge.We left the island at 10:30. It was a long but beautiful drive.Such a beautiful day for a drive.1Stopped for a break at a small park. The corn was so tall we had to share with the Abneys.Dinner stop at Grogs in Port Franks. It was a long day and we were excited to be close to home.Almost home. Our beautiful lake was roaring tonight.Tug couldn't wait for us to open the door for him. He was happy to be home.

      See You Later Hogsbreath

      19. August 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      We were awake before the alarm, and we were ready to put the boat away. The car was packed, and the boat was as organized as we could get it. All systems we winterized, and we had everything in place. I went to Tim Hortons for coffee and breakfast and picked up donuts for the crew. Randy stayed with the boat and offered suggestions and feedback during the lift and storage process. It seems so strange to be leaving in up here, but we do think it's a good decision. Once everything was complete, we had showers at the town docks, and we were on the swing bridge by 10:30 . It was so strange to be driving over it rather than waiting for it to open and going by it. The drive was so beautiful. It was really cool to be driving by places like McGregor Bay, where we spent time anchored out. We stopped for lunch at a crazy place called The Hungry Bear, which was part of the French River Trading Post. We took the back roads and ended up driving through Randys old stomping grounds. He entertained me with stories about many of the places we were passing. We had planned on stopping for the night in Bayfield at Tom and Carol's, but we were making really good time, and Mr Tug was not a happy camper, so we thought it best to push on. We did stop for dinner at Grogs in Port Franks and still made it home by 8:00. When we turned on Old Lakeshore, the lake was wild. The waves were breaking over the road. The power of the lake when there is a strong north wind is amazing. Looking out over the whitecaps, we were very happy with our decision not to make the long trip home by boat. We still absolutely love our time on the water but much prefer the sheltered beauty of the North Channel and Northern Georgian Bay. It was a great trip this year, and we look forward to many more to come.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      I took this picture from the downtown docks. We really appreciated the opportunity to stay here.
      Tied to the floating dock before the wind increased. Thought for sure we'd break the dock.We felt more secure inside the haulout well. It was also so much easier getting on and off.Beautiful sunsetFull moon rising over the boom truck. This was our last night onboard for 2024.

      Two Nights at Boyles Marina

      17.–19. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      There was a floating dock just outside the haulout well at Boyles Marina that we could tie up to. We put out extra lines and fenders because the forecast had gusts of 35 knots for Saturday and Sunday. As the winds built, there were whitecaps behind us, and the dock was bouncing back and forth. There were huge rocks about 30 feet to the east of the boat. If the dock broke free, there would be no chance for us to keep the boat off the rocks. It was a little stressful, and at times, we were sure we would break the dock. We enlisted the help of a person who was looking at boats in the yard, and we pulled the boat into the actual haul out slip. What a difference. The dock now behind us still bounced, but without the weight of the tug, it seemed much more secure. We were out of the waves, so no more bouncing for the tug. The wind still howled, but we felt very secure. We winterized everything but the diesel and packed our bedding, linen, and cushions in vacuum bags. We loaded the car with everything we were taking home. Sunday, the winds continued to blow, and around lunchtime, we lost power. We had planned on dinner out, but the whole town was dark. No problem, we have our car. We drove off the island, heading towards Espanola. The few businesses we passed didn't look open, so we pulled over a gas station. Good thing we did. We were told Espanola was impacted by the outage and even parts of Sudbury. Back to the boat for cheese and crackers. I had one can of soup left and had to turn the propane back on and dig my pans out of the car. Cell phone coverage was iffy, so we walked into town to see if we could find out what was going on. We were told power should be back on by 8:30. Nope, it didn't happen. We went to bed at 10 still without power. Oh well, early morning haul out and a long drive home tomorrow.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Wind and rain aren't our favorites but still a good travel morning.
      No horizon today everything is the same colour. Except for the islands.Tug in one of his safe places when we are traveling.Rain rain rainWe had the last of our fish from Randys fishing days with Norm.Enjoying dinner and good company.Friends shared this picture from a couple of years ago. This is our favorite weather up here.

      Windy Rainy Birthday

      16.–17. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      We decided on East Rouse as our next stop. It's not one of our favorites, but it has good protection for the upcoming winds. It's close to Little Current, and it has good cell service. It looks like rain for the entire day, so good cell service means we can check messages, watch YouTube, and I can see my birthday greetings. We will need to start the generator since there is no sun to top up our batteries, which means we can watch a movie. The ride was windy and wavey, but we were comfortable in the pilot house. There were only two boats at East Rouse, and we tucked into the north east corner to hide from the wind. We are emptying the fridge and freezer since we are hauling out on Monday. We ate very well for lunch and dinner. We were playing cards after dinner when a catamaran came in the anchorage. The four people onboard looked cold and wet. It's a huge anchorage, but they pulled up right beside us. Once they settled, they were less than 100 feet away. Oh well, we can turn the music up and close the blinds. It was pouring and really windy. They were probably very happy to get out of the elements. Saturday morning, Randy spoke to Pat at Boyles Marina. We had planned on taking a spot at the town docks tonight and moving to Boyles on Sunday for an early morning lift on Monday. The forecast is calling for 20 knots on Saturday and gusts of 35 on Sunday, so we are worried about getting into the lift area with those winds. Pat said to come over Saturday afternoon before the winds get bad. What a relief.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Looking across to the Benjamins
      This was a really nice walk to the top. It was a gradual incline, surprised to see how high we wereThe boys enjoying a little walk about.Very different blueberry bushes than a couple of weeks agoHogsbreath at anchor. It was nice to be anchored and not tied to shore.One lone blueberry. It was super sweet, I had to eat it.A long way up.Cold drinks on the beach. I found a couple of pieces of beach glass

      Back on Anchor

      14.–16. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      It was so nice to be heading back out after too many days tied to the dock. We wanted to stay west of the swing bridge at an anchorage that was protected, and that was one we really enjoyed. Croker fit the bill. There was a catamaran anchored behind the island, so we went into the main anchorage. There was lots of room to swing, so there no need to tie to shore. At one point, there were only two boats in the anchorage, but a few more joined us later in the afternoon. It was hot and sunny so we brought our chairs and cold drinks to the beach. The crew from a few other boats joined us. Two of the boats were doing the loop, and it's always fun to hear their stories. We also did a nice walk to the top of the rocks behind our boat. There were tons of blueberry bushes, but only a few berries left. Many of the bushes were burnt from the recent hot dry weather. The water temperature was perfect for a little floating after our walk. Our range finder came in handy as the anchorage filled up. I was able to let a couple of boats know they were in our swing radius before they tied to shore. That made for a much easier nights sleep for all of us. We really enjoyed our two days at Croker, but the winds are picking up, and rain is in the forecast, so time to move onWeiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Little shops, an art gallery and best of all an icecream shop at South Baymouth
      We were close to the front of the line for boarding.Beautiful Chi-Cheemaun arriving from Tobemorey.Getting ready to boardLeaving the dock and then spinning around. We drove in the bow and will drive off the stern.Heading out towards open water.The small town of South Baymouth.Passing the Cove Island lighthouse. Cove Island is our first anchorage on our trip north most years.Otter Pass, this is a short cut to the Cove Island anchorage on our way home.Driving off the ferry in Tobermory1The parachutes to cover the tug are at the back. Thanks Mike I couldn't reach.I was a little early for the ferry.Pretty sailboat coming into harbour while I waited for the ferry.The ramp we use to drive on the ferry.Line in Tobermory waiting to board. I'm the 7th car in lane 1.The Cove Island lighthouse on the trip back to Manitoulin. Another nice day onboard Chi Cheemaun

      Quick Trip Home

      11.–13. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      It was a windy, rainy morning and other than to walk Tug we didn't leave the boat. Paul came over a little early in case the scheduled Pride parade wasn't canceled. If it was still on the streets would be closed, and it would be a challenge to get out of town. I had a few things I was bringing home, so it was nice that Paul's car was at the top of our dock. We left around 1:30 to give us plenty of time as we needed to be at the ferry at least an hour before the sailing time of 3:30. It was a beautiful drive, the skies had cleared, and the views were breathtaking. It took about 45 minutes to get to South Baymouth, so we were close to the front of the line. To board the ferry, you just need your reservation number. It's pretty simple. We went for a walk and spent some time in the little art gallery. They had some really beautiful pieces, and most were from the island. Boarding the ferry was interesting. We were on the side ramps, and when we were told to stop, we were on a very steep angle. Paul switched off the car and engaged the parking brake. I was concerned we were making the crossing that way, but as soon as the ramps were full, they were raised, and we were level. We had to leave the car and couldn't return until we were docking in Tobermory. We found a spot in one of the lounges where we had great views. The scenery was amazing and the people watching very interesting. We were one of the first cars off the ferry, and traffic wasn't bad, so we were out of Tobermory in no time at all. Paul was a great driver and tour guide, pointing out shortcuts and good stops along the way. We went to the yacht club so I could pick up my car, and I pulled into my driveway at 11:00 pm. It took 9 and a half hours door to door. I really appreciate Paul letting me join him on the trip home. I'm booked on the 5:45 pm ferry on Tuesday and have a long to-do list. There was a nice surprise waiting for me at home. Dianna had arranged to have all the windows cleaned as a birthday gift. The house looked amazing. I was able to get everything done on my list and had a great lunch with Alexis and Charity. Mike and Lori stopped by to help me get things down from the attic in our shed. We had a nice visit, and Karen and Larry stopped by as well. The drive to Tobermory on Tuesday was quite enjoyable, traffic was light and the weather was beautiful. I left home at 10:30, and even with a few stops, I was one of the first cars in line for the ferry. I wandered around and recognized a couple of boats in the harbour. Driving on the ferry was easy, and although I was on one of the side ramps, I was in the middle, so totally level. I was also beside one of the access doors, so it was easy to get on deck and return to the car when we docked. I had dinner onboard, watched out the windows, and read. The trip went by really quickly. The drive back to Little Current took about 50 minutes, traffic was light, and I was back with Randy and Tug before the sun went down. All in all, it was a great trip home.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Randy's prizes from Turners. Everything is really nice.
      We are docked beside a boat from Port Elgin. We've met them at anchorages over the years.That big blue building in the distance is Hogsbreath's new winter home.

      And More Changes

      8.–11. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

      It was a windy ride back to Little Current from Covered Portage Cove, and we traveled a little quicker to flatten out the ride. We arrived at the bridge a little earlier than needed, so we checked out Harbour Vue by water. Once we were through the bridge, we arranged a slip on the west side of A dock. Between the winds and the current, it's going to be a wild few days. We had Paul and Deb over for happy hour and enjoyed catching up. Tug lost patience with us by 7:30 and insisted on having his dinner. We went for a walk, but it was chilly, so we headed back to the boat and watched YouTube. Friday, I did some laundry, and Randy started organizing the boat. Randy dropped into Turners for the Friday contest, and he was the winner. His prize was awesome, two sweatshirts, a ball cap, and a toque. As the question was about Baie Fine, so were the prizes. We took Tug for a walk to check out where we would park the car and decided to stop in at Boyles Marine. What a great decision. Randy asked if they had room for our boat in their inside storage, and Pat said yes. What! We've been asking about inside storage for years and haven't even been put on a waiting list. It's quite a bit more expensive and it's not heated but what a great opportunity. We told Pat we'd be back Saturday morning to let him know. Roy was hosting the Cruisers Net Happy Hour at the Anchor Inn, so we headed over. There was a big crowd. Deborah Ann was in town dropping off their guest, and they came bearing gifts. They used to have a green 32 Nordic Tug. Someone had given them a hat from Nordic Tug with a red tug on it. They also had a hand towel with a red 32 tug on it. That was so nice of them. We met a lot of new people and enjoyed the pizza and birthday cake. We took Tug for a walk and listened to the music downtown. The docks and wall were full, and there were lots of boaters out for a stroll. After we took Tug back to the boat, we decided to go to the Legion for a beer. There were four people at the bar and four boaters at a table. The four boaters were the ones we suggested the Legion to, so we joined them. They shared some great stories. Saturday morning, we went to Boyles and signed up for inside storage. They can accommodate us on August 19th, and now we won't have to come back to put the winter cover on. We let Jill at Harbour Vue know we won't be storing there, and she was very gracious. It was windy, cool, and wet for most of the day. We spent some time checking out the shops, and whenever the rain stopped, we would get outside. We had a nice dinner at the Anchor Inn, then watched a movie onboard. The wind howled, and it rained most of the night. Tomorrow will be an interesting day. I'm heading home, and Randy is staying onboard with Tug.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      The Indian head at the entrance to the inner bay at Covered Portage Cove.

      Back In 50 Cove

      7.–8. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      We were pleasantly surprised to find 50 Cove empty when we arrived at Covered Portage. There was only one boat in the outer bay, and it didn't look crowded in the inner bay either. We set the anchor, took Tug to shore, and had a late lunch. We joined Bob and Karen on Hunky Dory for happy hour and had a great time catching up. We made plans to go to Kilarney by dinghy the next day. Yeah, I'm finally going to get some ice cream. We had great cell service, so we checked our weather apps for the next few days. Oh no, strong wind warnings starting Friday through Sunday night. We were planning on heading into Little Current on Saturday but decided to head back early. We let Bob and Karen know we weren't sticking around. It was rainy and cool, so they decided not to go to Kilarney on Thursday either.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Randy being interviewed by Roy Eaton on the Cruisers Net
      Randy Roy and Terry. Roy has been a positive influence on the boating community for over 20 years.Our walk to the marina. I didn't take any pictures.I borrowed this picture of the marina since I didn't take any myself.

      Change In Plans

      6.–7. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      It was a bit of a bouncy ride from our anchorage at Heywood into Little Current, which was a surprise. According to both weather apps, I use the wind was supposed to diminish in the early morning. While we were underway, I reached out to Paul and Deb on Nadura. They are friends from our yacht club who have been keeping their boat up here for several years. We will need to get our car if we are going to leave our boat here. Paul was heading to Brights Grove on Sunday and was happy to give me a ride if needed. That was a huge hurdle taken care of. We tied up to the west wall by the pavilion. Typically, we like the wall rather than a finger dock as it is easier to dock and leave when the current is strong. It was a beautiful sunny day with enough breeze to make it comfortable even though it was really hot. The marina was a bit of a walk, but it was nice to get off the boat and stretch our legs. Jill, the marina manager, was wonderful. She answered all our questions, and we felt confident that the boat would be well cared for. We arranged a haul out date of August 19th. We could empty and winterize everything and still catch the last ferry off the island later that day. We would have to come back in October with the winter cover and to take care of anything we missed. Jill offered to drive us back to town, so we had her drop us off at Manitoulin Brewery for a celebratory craft beer. We enjoyed the company of the bar staff and some other travelers. It's hard to believe we have finalized this change so quickly. I let Paul know I'd be joining him on Sunday and booked a ticket for myself on the ferry. I will do what I need to do on Monday and then come back on Tuesday. We talked to the dock staff and reserved a week at the town docks. We can use the 7 days when we need them. I'd prefer Randy to be at the dock while I'm gone, so that should work well. While taking Tug for a walk, we met up with Paul and Paula. Randy worked with Paul in the 90s, and the last time we saw them was years ago in Titusville, Florida. We had a nice visit and then met up with them at Elliots for dinner. The next morning, we were at the vets when it opened and bought a bag of dog food. We stopped into the Cruisers Net Broadcast, and Roy interviewed Randy about our trip last fall on the narrowboat. Randy did a great job. When we got back to the boat, Glen from Last Resort told us Tug had been crying the whole time we were gone. That's unusual, and we thought it may have to do with all the people walking by the boat. Maybe the wall isn't such a good idea. We decided to head to Covered Portage for a few days. Karen and Bob on Hunky Dory are there, and we haven't seen them in years.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Leaving Little Current when the bridge opens.
      Our anchorage in the east end of Hotham Island.Last Resort was anchored ahead of us. Their dog is such a characterOur view from the bow.Our view from the sternOur view from the port side

      Decisions Decisions

      5.–6. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      We headed to Spider Bay Marina in Little Current for a pumpout and water. The marina wasn't busy, so we were out in time to make the 10:00 bridge heading east. Heywood Island was our destination, and we were hoping to tuck into the small bay at the west end of Browning Cove. Unfortunately, there were already two boats anchored there, so we headed to the east anchorage. There was lots of room there for us, so we tucked into the back end. If the weather cooperated, we would head to Cove Island on Tuesday and then Kincardine on Thursday or Friday. According to the long-range forecasts, after that, the winds may pick up, so we may have to stay somewhere to wait out the winds. This part of the trip is never a lot of fun. We wait and watch the weather always a little apprehensive even when we are not sailing to a schedule. I noticed our bag of dog food was getting a little light. Tug's appetite has been really good this trip, and he hasn't been sick. I think we underestimated the amount of food we needed. I figured out we had about 5 days of food left. That wasn't going to be enough if we had to wait out any weather. There was a vet in Little Current who carried his food, but they didn't open until Wednesday. There was no vet in Tobermory, so Kincardin may be the next spot we could purchase his food. We decided to head into Little Current Tuesday and pick up the food first thing Wednesday morning. If the weather forecast was correct, we could then head for Cove Island at the 10:00 bridge opening. Randy had reached out to Harbour View Marina in Little Current to get details on storing the boat for the winter. It's something we've discussed over the last couple of years. Now that we have our home in Brights Grove, we don't really use the boat before and after our North Channel adventures. Neither of us really enjoy the trip up and down the lake. We thought it may be worth looking into options since we had an unplanned day in town. We liked the information and decided we would visit the marina while we were there.Weiterlesen

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    • Terry And Randy ClarkeReisenderNorth Channel 2024
      Tug decided this was a good place to hide from the deer flies.
      Deborah Ann at anchor in East Rous, it was nice to catch up with Jeff and Deb.Since we stayed inside to hide from the deer flies. The boys decided a nap was in order.

      Deer Fly Invasion

      4.–5. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      East Rous is a well protected anchorage just to the west of Little Current. It's not the prettiest spot, but it has great holding and is very convenient if you are planning to go into town. We spoke to Deborah Ann, a beautiful Nordic Tug 32 on the radio, and Jeff said there was plenty of room, so we headed in. We anchored in the east end in about 7 feet of water. Jeff and Deb came over to chat once we were settled, and the deer flies were crazy. We both had our fly swatters working overtime. Deborah Ann was heading into Little Current to pick up company so it was a quick visit. We took Tug to shore and then decided to try our hand at fishing. We watched a small fishing boat with five people aboard catch fish after fish, but we had no luck and finally gave up. Greg and Jen on Huzzah from SYC came in later in the day. Greg had raced the Bayview Mackinaw race and placed second. He then went on to the North American championship and came in first. Congratulations. We spent more time inside than usual because the deer flies were so bad. The next morning, we were up and pulling anchor early to put those flies behind us. We both managed to only get a couple of bites, but they are super itchy.Weiterlesen

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