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Mushroom Houses in Cozy Charlevoix (#41)
We are so excited to be on the move again. Charlevoix is a place that feels very comfortable, but is hard to capture in pictures. We...
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Aug 23, 20243 min read
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Lake Michigan, Trolleys and Petoskey Stones (#40)
We started to get our travel routines after leaving Mackinac City, and were going to get to see our first new town in a while. This...
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Aug 18, 20242 min read
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Bridge Museum at Mackinaw City (#39)
Originally, we had planned to stop at Mackinac Island and spend a couple of nights there, then one night, and then none at all. With all...
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Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Northern Lights and Zip-Tie Fix at Yacht Haven - Part 3 (#38c)
When we tried to leave Drummond Island Yacht Haven, we heard a very loud knocking sound especially when we would put our port side engine...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Repairs in Progress! Drummond Exploration - Part 2 (#38b)
Good news! We were able to start the Port engine after replacing the cracked manifold. We decided to replace the second manifold, spark...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Bye, Canada! Delayed in Drummond - Part 1 (#38a)
We've had a rough couple of days. When we were preparing to leave Blind River, we were unable to start the port engine. We have had this...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Brief Hot Stop in Blind River, ON (#37)
We had a smooth trip from Little Current to Blind River with an early morning start. When we arrived at Blind River, we asked if we could...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Swing Bridge in Little Current (#36)
Our trip to Little Current from Killarney was about two and a half hours. However, you have to time your arrival with the 100 year old...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Kudos to Killarney (#35)
We have enjoyed taking pictues of beautiful places on our trip. Sometimes the pictures come out and are more spectacular than in person....
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Jul 27, 20242 min read
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Dodging Rocks to Wright's Marina (#34)
We had a fantastic trip following our buddy boat (Therapy) to get to Wright's Marina in Britt, Ontario. Laura was nervous about all the...
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Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Seasickness in Georgian Bay to Parry Sound (#33)
Navigating the Georgian Bay is extremely daunting. We have maps, charts, guidance, and they all seem unsurmountable. "Don't listen to...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Leaving Trent-Severn to Georgian Bay at Midland (#32)
We had one last lock to complete before leaving the Trent Severn. Opening at 9am, we were there after the lock opened at 9am. This small...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Big Chute and Sanctuary at StarPoint Marina (#31)
After a full day of locking, we planned to wait for the Big Chute. However, we arrived early without a wait. Some boat wait hours. When...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Canadian Dentist at Orellia, Ontario (#30)
We arrived in Orellia for a three day stay, two nights with a third night free. Laura made an appointment with a Canadian dentist on...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Narrow Channel Passage Day End at Sunset Cove (#29)
We had a full day of passage through Trent Canal and Kirkfield Lock to Sunset Cove Marina. This passage was the most stressful. We were...
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Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Canadian Ice Cream HQ in Bobcaygeon (#28)
We took a quick 10 mile journey early in the morning to get a spot with electricity at Bobcaygeon. Many of the other Loopers had moved...
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Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Bathroom (Washroom) Issues in Buckhorn (#27)
In Canada, there are not bathrooms or restrooms - they have washrooms. Quite honestly, it's a more accurate word. We had a lovely first...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Last but not Least in Lakefield (#26)
Our day started off with extreme indecision about our next stop. We are looking for power, and it's not easy to come by on the locks. The...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Currents and Special Lock in Peterborough (#25)
Traveling through the Trent Severn is like walking in a neighborhood backyard. People are often swimming or lounging around on their...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Hasty Stop in Hastings (#24)
We arrived around 3:30pm after a full day of locking. Our slip was near the dam and as we exited, the lockmaster gave us instructions as...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
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