Anchorage In The Bustards

Sunday August 13, 2017.  Originally we were going to go up Byng Inlet several miles and spend the night at Wrights Marina because it had received great reviews.  But, since the offshore seas were pretty calm, we decided to skip Byng Inlet and head straight for an anchorage in the Bustards Islands Group.  These islands were about 40 miles to the north.  There were two boats in the anchorage when we arrived.  By evening, six more boats had arrived.  We launched the dinghy – the new davit system is working perfectly -  and explored the anchorage.  It was another calm and peaceful evening.  We went out on the bow around 10 p.m. and it was so dark that you could see the “band” of the Milky Way Galaxy.  The sky was amazing with all the stars!

                                      North Channel Lighthouse On Rocky Point

      

Views From Our Beautiful Anchorage

 Tug LeeLoo At Anchor

Hopewell Bay

Saturday August 12, 2017.  Today’s destination was Hopewell Bay, a nice anchorage about 30 miles to the north.  Portions of the small boat channel between the islands and rocks can be difficult for larger boats to navigate, so we took the outside route around these trouble spots.  Fortunately, the weather and seas cooperated.  It was a nice anchorage; the wind was calm at night so we got a good night’s sleep.

We Passed An Interesting Boat - Notice The Dinghy.  Canadians Tow Their Dinghy Behind Their Boat.

                                 Scenic Canadian Lighthouse Near Carling, Ontario

                                   Beautiful Canadian Sunset At Our Anchorage
 

Parry Sound

Friday August 11, 2017.  Today’s destination was Big Sound Marina in Parry Sound, which is the largest town in Georgian Bay.  It was just over 18 miles away; there was a well-marked channel through the islands and rocks into Parry Sound.  Including three tight channels where you have to make a “Securite” call before entering the channel.  It was a nice day on the water.

                                  Narrow Channel Through File Mile Bay

                                              Island In Five Mile Bay

When we arrived we went for a walk in to town before the rains came.  Parry Sound is known for the sea planes that will take tourists for a scenic ride to see the 30,000 islands area from the air.  Because of the marginal weather the sea planes were not running.  Or at least we didn’t see any landing of talking off.

                              Seaplane - A Common Sight In Parry Sound