Captain's Blog

  TRAVEL DAY 79 - Gananoque to Kingston July 20, 2023 2.52 Hours/18.4 Miles     We pulled out of Gananoque with absolutely perfect weather. With our Canadian cruising permit and flag flying, we were on our way west in Ontario to Kingston. Kingston     We had received some valuable information the evening before from the Harbor Host about cable ferries. As we navigated out of Half moon Bay and rounded the corner of Howe Island, we encountered our first. The cable ferry, just as it's name implies travels across the water with a cable attached to either end of the boat and pulled in mechanically from either shore. Passing in front of the vessel would mean hitting the cable and passing to close behind while not waiting for the cable to relax and sink in the water could also lead to a tragic end. We came upon two of these on this portion of the trip. Cable ferry    Original plans were to get an anchorage in Kingston but with a less than desirable forecast o...

  TRAVEL DAY 76 - Cape Vincent to Clayton July 16, 2023 2.02 Hours/16.6 Miles     Two days in Cape Vincent and the crew of Pau Hana was ready to move on. We waited for the rain to let up as it was a short ride to Clayton. The sky was overcast and the drizzle continued so we pushed farther up the St. Lawrence River. Clayton, NY     As we neared Clayton the sky cleared and the sun came out and we pulled into the basin at Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina. Most of the Poker Run boats had left with the few remaining warming their engines for a loud departure. The Antique Boat Museum     We walked this much larger town with a terrific waterfront and a lot of activity.  It was around 1 pm so we hiked to the Wood Boat Brewery. It was a suitable stop for the navigator who enjoyed a Gluten free pizza. After a light lunch we walked to the Antique Boat Museum. We didn't tour the massive facility but stuck our heads in the front door and looked around some. "Mu...