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Forum: Great Lakes 08-11-2018, 09:51
Replies: 81
Views: 15,941
Posted By scottb
Re: Bear Boarding Boats in the North Channel

My son worked at the YMCA camp on Beausoliel Isl, he was in charge of the Bear Bangers to chase the bears out of camp. They called the MNR and they came and relocated the bears when they became a...
Forum: Great Lakes 25-04-2018, 10:00
Replies: 67
Views: 10,262
Posted By scottb
Re: Spring is coming - When's your launch?

Still ice in the Bay. Inside the islands along Georgian Bay still has fast ice, with some areas reported 20" thick...... Maybe by July???? ;)
Forum: Great Lakes 14-02-2018, 09:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Posted By scottb
Re: Toronto Boat Show 2018

I think the show is a great place to have a close look at several of the models all at the same time and to get a feel for each. I think there was 4 38's on display. I'm sure no one goes down to...
Forum: Great Lakes 25-01-2018, 12:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Posted By scottb
Re: Toronto Boat Show 2018

Last year I went the first weekend for Nigel Calders seminar on deisels and went into the show on breaks. Didn't notice any sold signs, but went again the last day to look around the show and saw...
Forum: Great Lakes 25-01-2018, 11:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Posted By scottb
Re: Toronto Boat Show 2018

Interesting that all of us that are disappointed in the sail representation at the show have older boats and probably will not be buying a new boat in the foreseeable future. ( myself included ) ...
Forum: Great Lakes 25-01-2018, 10:48
Replies: 17
Views: 6,537
Posted By scottb
Re: Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) Worth It?

For the Canadian side of the lakes the Ports Cruising Guides have been invaluable for information on everything, including anchorages and how to get in and out of the tricky spots. I've used one (...
Forum: Great Lakes 26-03-2015, 11:37
Replies: 89
Views: 10,685
Posted By scottb
Re: New B adventure in Lake Huron/North Channel

You sound as excited as we were 7-8 years ago as newbies.... :D

Just some pictures to get you even more excited..

Our first "crossing" of Georgian Bay, winds WNW 13- 15 knots and sunny skies,...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-07-2014, 09:54
Replies: 133
Views: 15,618
Posted By scottb
Re: July Giveaway - AirKayaks

Looked at one of these at the Toropnot Boat Show this year. Looked great.

Airis Inflatable Kayaks | Airis Play Tandem Inflatable Kayak | Walker Bay Kayaks| #70005...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-11-2013, 09:01
Replies: 66
Views: 10,697
Posted By scottb
Re: Lost Another Rudder!

From the Log by Jammin' the Catalina 42 that lost it's rudder.

Jammin | Salty Dawg Rally (https://saltydawgrally.org/category/2013-fall-rally-yacht-logs/jammin-2014-fall-rally-yacht-logs/)
Forum: Great Lakes 25-07-2013, 07:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,620
Posted By scottb
Re: North Channel water levels

Lake Huron / Michigan are 20 mm below this time last year. What everyone remembers is this past Fall whent he levels tanked to all-time record lows. Fortunately snow and lots of rain have brought...
Forum: Great Lakes 18-02-2013, 14:56
Replies: 24
Views: 4,983
Posted By scottb
Re: Great Lakes Bound from Annapolis this summer: Cruising Guides, Favorite Spots?

The Trent may be very sketchy this year for sailboats and bigger boats with deeper drafts with Lake levels so low. Lake Huron/Michigan set the all time low for January beating the previous 1963...
Forum: Great Lakes 13-02-2013, 05:37
Replies: 24
Views: 4,983
Posted By scottb
Re: Great Lakes Bound from Annapolis this summer: Cruising Guides, Favorite Spots?

Not quite, but there are lots of places you can drop anchor and stern tie to shore to keep you tucked in to a small cove.
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Forum: Great Lakes 12-02-2013, 06:18
Replies: 24
Views: 4,983
Posted By scottb
Re: Great Lakes Bound from Annapolis this summer: Cruising Guides, Favorite Spots?

I will second the Ports Cruising Guides. PortsBooks.com (https://www.portsbooks.com/) Ours is well worn after 6 seasons in Georgian Bay. Get it early and study it a lot. Will give you all the info you...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-01-2013, 15:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By scottb
Re: csmith22

Check out the boats at the boat shows or go check out several boats that are listed for sale. The Hunters, Catalinas, Bene's etc. will all handle what you may get into on the Great Lakes. Yes the...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-01-2013, 14:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By scottb
Re: csmith22

Don't discount the Hunters. We just finished our 6th season on Goergian Bay with a 2005 Hunter 33. I regularly day-sail with 4-6, weekend with 2-4 and have done 2 weeks with 2 of us and couldn't be...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-09-2011, 13:26
Replies: 8
Views: 5,790
Posted By scottb
Re: Western Islands Harbour - Georgian Bay

Midland to Beausoliel has lots of deep water so will not be a problem.

Just have a good look over the charts and pay attention ot the chartplotter if sailing in areas off the small craft route....
Forum: Great Lakes 10-08-2011, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 9,332
Posted By scottb
Re: Tobermory to Killarney Anchorages

Sorry missed this originally. Killarney is an easy 2-3 days from Midland, done it twice now. 2 years ago did a 2 week trip and spent 5 nights in Baie Fine. Let us know how the trip was.
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Forum: Great Lakes 10-08-2011, 15:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By scottb
Re: Ontario Cruisers - Where on the Net ?

What specifcally are you looking for and where. If you can pin down what you need we can be more help. i.e. where and what

Ontario Marine Operators Association

Boating Ontario Landing Page...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-08-2011, 15:12
Replies: 8
Views: 5,790
Posted By scottb
Re: Western Islands Harbour. Georgian Bay

Actually, another Dave I know, told me about anchoring at the Westerns for a couple of nights. Mostly rock and had to tie spiderweb to shore. Powerboater that make it a regular spot was not...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-08-2011, 15:05
Replies: 60
Views: 9,207
Posted By scottb
Re: International Border Incident

Wasn't that the war that WE burnt down was is now the White House, which had to be painted white after it was set on fire???? :whistling:

And as far as the OP, the St Lawrence is maybe a few...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-04-2011, 18:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,839
Posted By scottb
Re: I'm a Sailor ! I Sail !

Good question...... what about bob .....
Forum: Great Lakes 26-04-2011, 18:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,005
Posted By scottb
Re: Chicago: Who'll be first boat in for the season?

Past 4 years I've been in late April and pulled late October. We're on Georgian Bay which is esentially same body of water and Latitude as Michigan.
Forum: Great Lakes 12-04-2011, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 4,016
Posted By scottb
Re: Moving A Boat and Moving Into It.

There are many boats at PCYC ( Port Credit ) that liveaboard all winter. You just need a bubbler underneath the boat to keep the ice clear. Not sure how many of the other marinas will allow it. ...
Forum: Great Lakes 13-03-2011, 15:42
Replies: 11
Views: 10,193
Posted By scottb
Re: What Kind of Boat Would You Use to Sail Around Lake Superior ?

All depends on what you consider affordable. It's a big range.

Any of the CS Yachts, CS27 CS30 or CS33, depending on how much you have to spend and how much room you require. Very well built &...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-03-2011, 14:22
Replies: 40
Views: 6,299
Posted By scottb
Re: Greeting from Georgian Bay

I wouldn't want to go far without a chartplotter in the 30,000 Islands area. There's many areas that is clear water as far as you can see..... and a very narrow channel to navigate through the...
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