OUR PLAN

We are writing this blog for one reason and one reason only. To provide a vehicle to make it easier to remain in touch with our family and friends back home.



Our plan is simple. Depart our home port of Goderich, Ontario in the Summer of 2011. Cruise Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron while visiting some of the ports and anchorages we have missed over the years. As well as revisiting some of our favourite haunts hopefully with some of our very good friends with whom we have cruised with many times before. All the while adding up the miles and gaining experience with our new trawler. Our first and only self imposed deadline is to be in the Chicago area around Labour Day. South of Chicago, weather and circumstances will guide us!



Tuesday, November 27, 2012

OCT 16-NOV1,2012- MARCO ISLAND, FL


The trip from Naples Bay to Marco Island was short and pleasant.  We had local knowledge of a tricky spot we had to be careful of when entering the channel to Smokehouse Bay.  We were warned that a pool of fast churning water at the narrow shallow entrance meant that Terrmar had to increase speed in order to maintain control so as not to be pushed too far out of the channel.  Unfortunately, the boater that relayed the caution learned too late this expensive lesson, after the current pushed him into nearby docks.  Despite the idle/no wake/manatee signs, we had no choice but to heed the warning, thus having to endure a tongue lashing from one of the area residents.  Boat crash or tongue lashing-hmmm-think we made the right decision!
Esplanade Marina was a great choice with excellent facilities, sheltered from effects of Hurricane Sandy, waterfront restaurants, groceries were within biking distance, and beautiful.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our front row seats when the outdoor Tiki Bar had live music and a Halloween party.
Terri



Entering the Gulf of Mexico from Naples Bay

Approaching Marco Island

Relaxing on the dock

Esplanade Marina

Enjoying the sunset

Mark enjoying his solitude

Egret hoping for a meal










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