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  • Terry And Randy Clarke
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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    It was still dark as we prepared to leave the dock.
    It's not often the crew of Hogsbreath is up before the sun.Dawn was breaking as we left our dock.The sun was coming up over the Cove.Beautiful sunrise and a calm lake.The captain setting out. Once we cleared the shipping lanes auto took over and we stood watch.The weather window we waited a week for.Beautiful sunrise as we set off.Sarnia behind us for a few weeks.A few rock islands and submerged rocks mark our course for Cove Island.After 13 hours of open water it is strange to be heading so close to shoreOur view for the night. As the boat swings the view changes. I can't capture the water clarity.Tug comfy at home not missing us at all.Our location.

    Throw Off The Dock Lines

    4 июля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    We have been watching the weather apps closely since last week. We thought we may be able to leave last Friday but the lake wasn't ready for us. We need 14 or 15 hours of low wind and waves for a comfortable ride to Cove Island. The boat will take waves and wind, but we look for comfort and don't mind waiting. Dianna is going to drive Tug to Tobemory on Saturday so we can do the trip to Cove Island in one leg. The entrance to the Cove Island anchorage is tricky, so it's important to arrive before dusk. It was still dark as we got ready to leave at 5:20 a.m., but the yacht club is well lit, so it was easy to cast off. The sky to the east was turning a lovely shade of pink as we left the club, and we were treated to a beautiful sunrise as we pointed our bow north. The waves were about a foot, and the wind was light, so it was a nice ride. We needed to make 10 knots of boat speed to make Cove Island in daylight, so we were running at 2000 rpms. Our next fuel stop will hurt, but it's definitely worth it to make the miles. We had a light breakfast while underway, and we settled in for a long day. Randy listened to an audio book, I read a paperback book, and we took turns napping. We lost sight of land after a couple of hours and didn't see anything but water for most of the day. It was overcast and quite hazy at times, but we were comfortable inside the pilot house. There were no other boats in sight, and except for a couple of mylar balloons, we didn't see anything until the Bruce Peninsula came in sight around 5:00 pm. We followed a previous track on our chart plotter into the anchorage to find only one boat there. It was a huge power boat with a generator running, so we went to the far end of the harbour. We dropped anchor in 10 feet of water at 7:40. There were a few logs on the bottom and shallow areas close by. The water is so clear you can see everything on the bottom. The anchorage was very calm. Our anchor really grabbed in a sandy spot, and there were no high winds in the forecast, so we were comfortable with our spot. Best of all, we could barely hear the other boats generator. We sat outside until the mosquitos came out and thoroughly enjoyed our first night at anchor. We love this spot.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    1The Rita James at anchor.
    Hogsbreath from the bow of Rita JamesGeorgian Mist from Bayfield. 36 foot CS Traditional.Happy hour on the bow of Rita James. Happy Birthday ChicoDrinks and appetizers on the bow. There was plenty of room for 4 deck chairs and a table.An example of the shoreline of Peter Island. The winter storms have carved interesting noches.

    First Night At Anchor

    5 июля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    It was such a beautiful night at anchor. The only noise we heard was the frog chorus. We both slept soundly and didn't hear the power boat leave, so we had the anchorage all to ourselves. Once we were up and finished breakfast, we decided to move the boat a little closer to the middle of the bay. We dropped in 14 feet, and we were further from the shallow spots and rocks. We don't often have an anchorage to ourselves, so Randy took advantage of the privacy and washed the boat with very little on. After lunch, we decided to go fishing in our favorite spot, but as we were getting ready to leave, a sailboat came in. We recognized the boat, and once they were settled, we stopped by to say hello. They were new owners from Bayfield. We knew people in common and had lots of stories to share. While we were talking, Rita James came in, and we knew it was Chicos's birthday, so there would be some fun to be had. We did get a little fishing in, but unfortunately, there was no catching. We also did a little tour around Peter Island. It is just too pretty here. We joined Chico and Jamie on the bow of Rita James for drinks, appetizers, and laughs. It was such a fun afternoon and evening. Such a beautiful boat, she is a 57-foot flag blue center cockpit, Bristol. Jamie and Chico are very talented at boat restoration, and they have done an amazing job. The mosquitos found us, and it was time for a late dinner, so we headed back to Hogsbreath. I made some really good chicken lettuce wraps with Margo cookies for dessert. Cell coverage was good, so we watched Jepordy and Delos before calling it a night. It was another great day on the tug. Tomorrow, it's off to Tobemory to meet Dianna and Tug.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    The lake was flat and the wind calm as we left Cove Island and headed to Tobemory
    Our spot for the night.This little guy was sound asleep oblivious to the crowds passing by.A little while later he woke up but couldn't be bothered moving.The tour boats were busy and there are so many of them.We walked over to see the Chicheeman loading. We heard it arriving and leaving.Beautiful day for walking and a pretty town to explore.Tug has his own chair and a bowl of ice water at the Crows Nest.We could see the top of our boat from the street level. We were docked across from some tour boats.2Randy practicing a yoga pose.We wore Tug out, so he caught up on his rest while we went out for dinner.Di's friend Doug came by for a visit.You can just make out Hogsbreath in amongst some of the tour boats.

    Special Delivery in Tobermory

    6 июля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We had a nice relaxing morning before hauling anchor to head into Little Tub harbour. Before leaving, we met the delivery crew from Painkiller, a 41-foot Beneteau that was anchored beside us. One of the crew was interested in Hogsbreath but she isn't for sale at this point. Jamie and Chico stopped by to say goodbye and I'm sure we will see them again in our travels. We took our time and made it to the fuel dock in an hour. It's always a pleasure to see Carla the Harbour Master. She shares great stories, and her staff are always well trained and so friendly. We figured we may need 90 gallons of fuel since we ran at 2000 rpms for 14 hours, and we were pretty close. Before heading to our slip for the stay, we took on 94 gallons. Diesel was .20 per liter less than at the yacht club, so a bit of a savings there. We had a slip on the east side of the harbour just below the Princess Hotel. Randy spun the boat around and docked, facing the exit so it would be easy to leave the next day. He parked our 32-foot boat in 36 feet of open dock without breaking a sweat. After securing the lines, he said he didn't realize how tight the spot was. The only downside was we couldn't lower our dinghy, so no exploring by water. Di and Tug arrived a few hours later, and Tug was pretty excited to see us. Di came bearing gifts, wine, butter tarts, fresh green beans, a tomato, and a bag of chip nuts. She is definitely spoiling us. We wandered around town and stopped in at the Crows Nest for a cold drink and some people watching. The town was busy with multinational tourists, and it is fun to watch everyone. Our dock wasn't secured, so we had tons of people interested in our floating home. It was a floating dock that creaked loudly whenever someone walked by, so it was pretty noisy. We went to Coconut Joe's for dinner and enjoyed sitting outside with a great view of the harbour. The tour boats were really busy, and they kept running till dusk. Back at the boat, we played a few games of rumicub, Randy and Di were the winners. We had an early morning, partly because the dock walkers started by 7 but also because Di's friend Doug was going to drop by for a breakfast beer. He has a cottage nearby and knows the town so well. He is a musician and a great storyteller, so it was a fun visit. He also went back to his cottage and brought us ice for our cooler. Such a thoughtful thing. We went to the Princess Hotel for breakfast based on a recommendation from Karla and had an amazing breakfast. The food was great, prices were very reasonable and the service was excellent. Di and I checked out a few shops, and then it was time for her to head out and for us to get ready to cross the top of Georgian Bay. It was a really nice stop in Tobermory.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    The Chi-Cheemaun return to Tobemory from Manitoulin Island.
    Initially the water was nice and flat as we pointed the bow north east.Tug was not a happy boy. Two hours into a six hour journey, he calmed down.Running along the bottom of Manitoulin Island.A much calmer Tug.Randy did a much better job steering than our auto helm. More white caps than we like to see.Coming into KilarneyFloat plane tied to the liquor store dock. All the LCBOs are closed due to a strike.2View from the pilot house once we were anchored. It was a beautiful evening

    50 Cove, Our Favorite

    7 июля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Our trip across the top of Georgian Bay started out well. The sun was shining, the winds were light and it was a perfect temperature. As we cleared the harbour, a fully loaded tour bus passed in front of us and threw a huge wake. Randy turned the boat and steered into the wake, but wow, things went flying. We forgot to give Tug his happy pills before we left so he wasn't too happy. It's better late than never, and the pills kicked in a couple of hours into the trip. The Chicheemaun went by heading back to Tobemory. Its a pretty impressive ship. Once we were out in open water, we started seeing white caps, and the ride got a little bouncy. Randy hand steered for a couple of hours, and we were very happy to see Red Rock and the entrance to Kilarney. We love this little town, we decided to take the long way to our anchorage so we could cruise through town. As we were getting close to town, we saw a float plane getting ready to land. It was tied to the dock at the liquor store when we passed by. The Kilarney Mountain Lodge built some beautiful new cabins, and the log conference center is just gorgeous. The town was pretty quiet, a few boats at the Mountain Lodge, but only three at the Sportsman. One at the Sportsman was almost 80 feet, though. Mike Ranta, a character Randy follows on Facebook paddled by us in his canoe with his dog Spitzi. He and Randy greeted each other like old friends. As we approached our anchorage, one of the cottagers was leaving in their float plane. It took off right in front of us, very cool. I tried to take a video, but I didn’t hit the correct button. Oops. We were really excited when we saw 50 Cove was empty. The water is down this year, so we went in super slow. We have 6 feet of water, which is a little less than what we'd like, but the bottom is mucky with really good holding, so we dropped our anchor. It is so beautiful here we are going to stay until our water tanks are empty and our head is full. We took a dinghy ride and said hello to Jamie and Chico, who are in the next anchorage. We had a nice dinner onboard and watched a couple of YouTube shows. The stars were amazing, and we fell asleep to the sounds of the water and woods. We love being on anchor.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    Our floating home anchored in Fifty Cove
    The western entrance to the bay was a perfect spot for Randy to take Tug ashore 4 or 5 times a day.A man his dog and his boat. Life is good.Our first blueberry patch. We picked twice and almost filled a zip lock sandwich bag each time.First haul of berriesDrinks in the bar at the Kilarney Mountain Lodge.It's a really cool bar built around a fireplaceOne night this beautiful tall ship anchored in front of us. It's a sail training vessel.Beautiful sunset on Kilarney Bay.The big paddle located outside Canada House at the Kilarney Mountain Lodge.Being goofy on a wet ride back to the boat from town.Riding in style with Jamie and ChicoSteve and Nancy heading back to their boat after dinner.Another beautiful sunset on Kilarney BayOur surprise neighbor. This was their second spot and was out of our swing radius.As we were pulling anchor a family of wood ducks visited. One momma and so many babies.These fish eggs were on our anchor chain. Had to get a picture for Barb.

    Full Week in Fifty Cove

    8–15 июл. 2024, Канада ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    We had a wonderful week in Fifty Cove. We had a little rain, but for the most part, it was sunny and warm. When the wind picked up, we didn't feel it as the bay was so protected. We did get the occasional wake from a passing power or fishing boat. Otherwise, it was so calm. We were close enough to Kilarney that we could run in with the dinghy for ice and supplies. As long as we were patient since we only brought our 4 horse power outboard motor. If we push it, we make 4 knots. We met friends Andrea and Paul on Tuesday for dinner at the Kilarney Mountain Lodge. They live quite close but because there is only one road in it takes them almost an hour by car. The Lodge is beautiful, and their conference center Canada House is the largest log structure in North America. We found a really good blueberry patch in the inner bay of Covered Portage and went picking a couple of times. We had happy hours on Rita James and on Atlas. Atlas is Rob and Melissa's 41 Tarten that is stunning. We went fishing a couple of times, but no luck. We had the bay to ourselves until Saturday morning. Early Saturday, a small fishing boat with two adults, a toddler, and two large dogs pulled into the bay. They tied to shore and set up camp on one of the rocks. It was entertaining watching them set up their tent and realize they'd forgotten something. Off dad went in the boat after a few tense words trying to determine who did what. The toddler was crying and the dogs barking, which got Tug barking. Dad came back, and things calmed down, Randy found out they were only here for the day, which was a bit of a relief. I didn't get any pictures. I felt bad enough watching them, but it was entertaining. Just after lunch, we saw a Nordic Tug 26 heading our way. We were very surprised when it came into our bay and dropped anchor very close by. He indicated he would tie to shore and proceeded to jump in the water with a line to tie to a tree. We let him know that if the wind switched as predicted, we would swing and hit him. He suggested we also tie to shore, but we were anchored in the middle and did not want to pull out our shoreline. It wouldn't be long enough to double back to the boat and would make leaving Sunday morning more of a challenge. We ended up helping him move his anchor so he was out of our swing radius. It was the first time we had to share the bay. Our last night, we joined a group of friends to have dinner at Heberts Fish and Chips and drinks in the octagonal bar at the Kilarney Mountain Lodge. It was a fun evening with great entertainment at the Lodge. We caught a ride with Jamie and Chico in their fast dinghy, and they joined us onboard for night caps when they dropped us off. It was a really wonderful week, but it's definitely time to move on.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    Yummy baked goods from the Gateway in Kilarney. They were gone before we crossed Frazer Bay
    We remembered to give Tug his sedative so he was relaxed even during the storm.We were glad the storm hit while we were in open water.Once the rain stopped the skies cleared. McGregor Bay is so beautiful.Our first nights anchorage was beautiful. The loons called all night.The back of the anchorage had a marsh and a small river.Hogsbreath at anchor our first night in McGregorThere was a great place to take Tug to shore. He loves exploringOur second anchorage. Great protection and so beautiful.These tall rocks kept us safe from the winds.It's been the best year we can remember for blueberries.This was our spot for cell signal and blueberries. Here's Randy doing his daily duolingo lessons.One of the many bays where we tried our luck fishingFound this little guy enjoying the sunshine.Wednesday evening we had a brief storm and we're rewarded by this beautiful rainbow.While it stormed I made bread. I have to admit it tasted even better than it looked.Our dinghy trip with friends. It was the first time in McGregor for some so we enjoyed being guidesThere is a small settlement on McGregor Bay that's fun to explore. The graveyard is interesting.It's hard to leave this beautiful spot.

    McGregor Bay

    14–19 июл. 2024, Канада ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    We hauled anchor by 9 Sunday morning and made a quick pit stop at the Sportsman Inn in Kilarney. We needed fresh water, gas for our dinghy, and a pumpout. While Randy was taking care of all that, I took off our trash and recycling and went in search of blocks of ice. As luck would have it, the Gateway was a short walk, and they carried blocks of ice. They also had some amazing baked goods that were made earlier this morning. We had a quick breakfast, so I picked up a couple of treats. The Landsdowne Channel was not busy, and I think we only passed two boats. The skies were really threatening, and there was a thunderstorm forecasted for the area. As we were crossing Frazer, the skies opened, and it just poured. Visibility was limited, but the rain flattened the chop. There weren't many boats travelling, and we were crossing open water, so all was good. By the time we entered McGregor Bay, the storm had passed, and the skies were looking much better. We checked out a couple of places in the East West Channel and then settled in a new spot at the end of the channel that leads to the East West. It was deep, had beautiful tall cliffs on the west and east sides, a marsh and small creek to the north, but was open to the south. There was a pair of loons with a nest in the anchorage and a couple of beavers. There is a rock ledge at the entrance that does show on the charts. We had a great night but decided to move the next day because there were strong wind warnings with wind from the southwest. We took the dinghy with our depth sounder and range finder to check out a few spots. Commodores Cove was empty, so we quickly moved there. We had a great spot with protection from the forecasted winds. We had a welcoming committee, about a dozen small fish were hanging out at our swim platform, and a large turtle kept coming around too. I decided not to swim here. We found a great blueberry patch and filled a zip lock in no time. We didn't have service, so had to take the dinghy in search of cell signal. We found friends in the bay at the east end of the main channel. Tuesday High Five joined us in the anchorage to hide from the winds. We did a dinghy tour to the Anglican church and then on to Blasted Rock. We enjoyed a happy hour on Quintessential, but we're glad to return to our more protected spot. The winds were blowing 20 knots from the west, but we didn't feel it. Wednesday, we found another great blueberry patch and cell service when we climbed a small hill. We have two bags in the freezer and another to give to Roy when we go to Little Current. We tried our hand at fishing but had trouble landing anything. We lost a few lures and two really nice pike. We landed one bass, but Randy didn't feel like cleaning it, so we gave it away. I had lots of provisions so we didn't go hungry. Our last night at the anchorage, Dave and Laurie had a fire, and we joined them. It was lovely until the mosquitos tried to take us away. Friday morning, we hauled anchor and headed to Little Current. It was a wonderful 5 days in McGregor and we really enjoyed Commodore Cove.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    We love the brewery in Little Current. Randy at the bar and our groceries in the shade.
    Downtown Little Current. It's the biggest town we see in the North Channel.The Anchor Inn. A nice place to eat and they provide space for Roy to broadcast the Cruisers Net.We enjoyed listening to the band while we had dinner.Roy Eaton the host of the Cruisers Net. He broadcasts every morning in July and August.

    A Night in Town

    19–20 июл. 2024, Канада ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    We enjoyed our motor out of McGregor Bay. The seas were relatively calm, so the ride was smooth. We made good time and were going to arrive early at the swing bridge, so we slowed down and enjoyed the scenery. We went through the 11:00 bridge opening and secured a place on the east breakwall. The dock hands were all busy, so a couple who were out for a walk grabbed our lines for us. The wind and current were pushing us on the dock, so we put out additional fenders to avoid damage. The wind and current diminished throughout the day, so we had a nice quiet stay. We had lots to do and started with long hot showers. I defrosted the fridge, and then we went to the grocery store. We stopped at the brewery before returning to the boat. I tried a new beer which I really enjoyed. I think it was called Ten Mile Point Pilsner. We went inside the retail store and bought a few cans to take back to the boat. Tug was so happy to see us when we got back. We don't leave him much while we are traveling on the boat. I put the groceries away while Randy started a couple of loads of laundry. We wanted to get our chores done so we could go to the boaters' happy hour, which we thought started at 5. We told our neighbors on the dock about the gathering, and we walked together to the west pavilion just before 5. Everyone was leaving when we arrived, we had the time wrong. Deb and Paul from Nadura stuck around as did our boat neighbors, so we had a second happy hour. We decided on dinner out at the Anchor Inn and had a table on the patio. It was a beautiful evening and there was a band playing at the park across the street. After dinner, we chatted with the boaters who were docked on the breakwall before watching a couple of YouTube shows. The next morning, we stopped at the farmers market and then headed back to the Anchor Inn for the morning broadcast of the Cruisers Net. It's always a pleasure to see Roy and I like to help out by recording the name and location of the boats that call in. We took Tug for a nice long walk before we headed out. We stopped at Spider Bay Marina for services and then headed west.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    Mosquito Bay was calm and the wind was light.
    The reflection on the water was beautiful.1The rocks were so colorful and the water so clear. Taking Tug to shore gives us a chance to exploreThere are so many small islands it's definitely not a place you want to travel after dark.An other beautiful spot to take Tug ashore.1Thousands of small rocks and one dead tree made this an interesting spot. Can you see Tug?1Tug blends right into this area too.Randys first fish this summer. His second one was 4 casts later.Dinner was delicious.Don was on his own, so Randy went out to give him a hand anchoring and tying to shoreBeautiful anchorage and so calm. Winds did build overnightLucia and High Five anchored beside us.1Toy Chest anchored behind us.Getting ready for rocktails1Great place to gather for happy hour.Tug entertained himself while we all shared tall tales.Transportation while at anchor.Such a pretty spot I wish we had more time to explore.

    Mosquito and Matheson

    20–23 июл. 2024, Канада ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    It was a short trip to Mosquito Bay, and we were pleased to see only one boat there when we arrived. They were close to the beach and looked like they were just there for the afternoon. We dropped anchor and waited for them to leave so we could move in closer. Four sail boats came in during the afternoon, but there was plenty of room for everyone. We were exploring in the dinghy and saw a bunch of bass on the east side of the anchorage. We decided we should spend an extra night so we could try our hand at fishing tomorrow. Constellation, our dock neighbor from Little Current, was in the anchorage, and they stopped by with a bottle of Irish whiskey. It was Alan's birthday, and he wanted to have a shot with us. They recently celebrated their sons wedding in Dingle Ireland, so they also had some good information to share with us. Glen from Last Resort also came by to chat. He is a wealth of information and loves to share. It was a quiet night, and we slept well. The next morning, everyone but us and Glen headed out. Randy and I went fishing in the morning, but all those bass had moved on. We trolled slowly along shore towards the fish farm and saw so many small fishing boats. I had one nice sized bass on my line but failed to land it, so we decided to go back to the boat for lunch. After lunch, we packed our cooler and headed out for more fishing and a little exploring. We followed the coast, trolling and stopping to let Tug onshore till we found a good spot to stop and fish. The wind was picking up, so we decided not to go all the way to Bell and Sturgeon Cove. Randy caught a couple of nice bass. We stopped outside our anchorage to clean the fish when Glen came out in his dinghy. We were gone so long he thought we may be in trouble, so he was checking on us. That was nice of him. It was after 6 when we got back to the boat. Time goes by so quickly when you are enjoying yourself. The fish was delicious. We watched a little YouTube and had a really nice evening. We heard from High 5 and decided to meet them and Don on Lucia at Matheson the next day. It was only a short trip so we took our time. As we got close to Matheson, we could see five boats anchored. It looked like two were leaving, so we let High Five and Lucia know there was room. While we were looking for a spot to drop our anchor, two more boats were getting ready to leave, so we waited a few minutes, and we had lots of room. We would prefer not to tie to shore, so we chose a spot with room to swing. The other two boats joined us, and both tied to shore. Now there were 4 boats in Matheson, and all 4 were from Sarnia. We did a little exploring and then met at the north end of the anchorage for rock tails. There is a beautiful spot with flat rocks that is perfect to gather. Toy Chest, a Nonsuch 36 from Bridgeview, joined us as well. We had plenty of shared acquaintances, and it was fun sharing stories. It was Don from Lucia's first time in the North Channel since he was with his parents when he was 14. He is alone on the boat for a week until his son and family meet him on Friday in Kilarney. The weather forecast changed, and was calling for strong west winds over the next couple of days. Matheson is not a good anchorage in west winds, so we had to adjust our plans. We will head to Hotham tomorrow.Читать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    Hogsbreath looking pretty anchored by Norm and Elaines cottage.
    The cottage is in the background. It's such a beautiful spot and totally off grid.Cool and rainy so I baked more bread.Tango is close by so baked cookies. Bob has helped everyone. Cookies are a good way to say thanks.Rain held off but cool and windyOut fishing but not catching. We remembered the net but didn't have to use it.Laurie and Dave fishing.1Tug loves his dinghy ridesHappy hour at the cottageA morning of kayaking while Randy and Norm are fishing.Another happy hour.Happy hour number 4 I believe.A very good morning of fishing. Norm was the guide, Randy and Bob fished.On our way back to the boat after happy hour.Ed and Ruth on FacetimeMeal time is never boring with Tug

    2 Nights in Hotham Turned Into 5 Nights

    23–28 июл. 2024, Канада ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    We woke up to stronger winds and some chop in the anchorage. Since we were not tied to shore it wasn't bad for us as our bow swung into the wind and waves. High Five and Lucia were tied to shore and were taking the wind and waves mid ship, so it was definitely time to leave. Toy Chest was the first to leave. Their windlass wasn't working and they had 150 feet of chain out. Terry really struggled, so Randy offered to give him a hand. He declined, and after about 20 minutes, he was on his way. Don did an amazing job dropping his shore line and hauling his anchor on his own. He made a few trips from the bow to the stern and appeared to have full control of the boat. Dave and Laurie were good, lots of practice, and two onboard, which makes a difference. Since we were the only boat with a windlass, we hung back till everyone else was on their way. It was a short trip to Hotham, and there was lots of room to anchor. The small cottage was empty, and the docks were pulled onshore, so we went further in than we normally would. We dropped in about 8 feet of water and were well protected. Traumfanger and Evalina came in, and there was still plenty of room for High Five and Lucia. I think there were 11 or 12 boats at anchor. Elaine came over to say hello and let us know happy hour was on their deck at 4:30. We timed our visit perfectly. Their family left a few days ago, and they were looking forward to boating visits. Jim came by in his dinghy for a quick visit, and at 4:30, we all headed to the cottage. It was a large group, and Elaine impressed everyone with her introductions. After dinner, the crews of Traumfanger, Evelina, High Five, and Lucia joined us on Hogsbreath for a few hours. It was great to catch up and share stories and laughs. The next morning, the wind had picked up, and it was overcast. Elaine and Chaylie went out for a paddle, but way too windy for me. Traumfanger and Evelina were off to Kilarney, so just a quick visit with Jim and Ann. We heard Tango was the next bay over, so it was time to bake cookies for Bob. Oh no, I didn't have all the ingredients for chocolate chip, but Chaylie gave me a simple recipe for peanut butter cookies. I also baked another loaf of bread. 4:30 and another happy hour at the cottage. Harold and Chaylie invited us onboard Redimix after dinner, but we had plans to join the SYC group so had to decline. Lots of laughs before High Five and Lucia headed east on Thursday morning. The wind has switched, so we moved to a better spot in the anchorage. Bob and Helen came for a visit and they decided to move to our anchorage the next morning. We did a little fishing but no catching that afternoon. It was a very small happy hour that evening, which gave us a chance to chat more with Norm and Elaine. Norm invited Randy to go fishing with him the next morning, and Elaine and I decided to go for a paddle. Tango came into the anchorage early enough that Helen was able to join us on our paddle. Randy and Norm caught some nice bass, so we had fresh fish for dinner. We were planning on leaving, but Norm convinced us to stay a little longer. Saturday morning, he, Randy, and Bob went out and caught two huge pike and about 7 bass. We still had fish from the first trip, and the freezer space is limited, so we shared our fish with another boat in the anchorage. While the guys were fishing Helen, Holly, her Chesapeake retriever, Elaine, and I hung out at the cottage. We FaceTimeed Ed and Ruth from Carosel, who are no longer boating. They are an amazing couple we met years ago, and we really miss them. We spent time with them for a few years, and they shared so much with us. From great anchorages to safe shortcuts to the best way to clean and cook a pike. They were considerably older than us but still so active. They spent winters in Colorado as ski instructors and had spent a couple of years in the Bahamas on their sailboat. It was good to see their faces and catch up. Norm and Elaines cottage is so beautiful, and we really enjoyed our time with them. We had to leave Sunday morning. We've been out for 8 days and really need services. Also, Monday is our 29th anniversary, and we wanted to go out for dinner. Most places are closed on Mondays, so we headed for Gore Bay on SundayЧитать далее

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  • Terry And Randy ClarkeПутешественникNorth Channel 2024
    My favorite lure and the star of this tale.
    In addition to lots of reeds the northwest end of our anchorage has beautiful water lillies

    The Tale of Ted Diltz

    25 июля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Ted Ditlz was a jeweler in London Ontario who had a small shop at the base of the TD Tower at King and Wellington streets. While I had an office in the tower, he was my go-to guy for family gifts. In addition to a nice selection of estate jewelry, he always had a great inventory of interesting stories. Ted was an avid fisherman, and on one of my visits to his store, he presented me with a fishing lure. I added this lure to our tackle box, and it quickly became my favorite. I think its first trip north with us was in 2005 and I have used it on every trip since. It's a little rusty and well used, but it has attracted the attention of many bass and pike. Experienced anglers have made fun of Ted and cautioned that I wouldn't catch anything, but I always bring it out at least once a season. I have a tendency to lose lures on a regular basis but never Ted. Randy and I were out the other day around Hotham Island, and we couldn't find any fish. We were heading back to the boat, but I asked him to try the northwest corner of our anchorage. It's a marshy area, shallow and warm. I was trolling when my line caught on a reed. Before we could stop the dinghy my line went slack and my leader and lure was gone. Oh no, it was Ted. We looked around for a while but couldn't see where I had lost it. The next day was really windy, so we were sticking close to the boat. After taking Tug to Shore, Randy headed to the place I lost Ted. There is a resident eagle there, and a couple of years ago, I saw a momma bear with two cubs, so I thought we were just exploring. No, Randy was on a mission. While I looked for wildlife, he checked every reed until he found one with a fishing lure wrapped around it. Ted is now back in our tackle box ready for action. I wish the real Ted Diltz was still around so I could share this story with him. Thank you, Randy, for bringing Ted home. You are the best.Читать далее

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