Georgian Bay in Lake Huron (7/31-8/4) "Frying Pan Island, Killbear Marina, On the hook near Ojibway Club, St.Amant Marina & on the Hook in The Bustards"
Can't believe it's August already!
On Thursday (7/31) we motored to Frying Pan Island and docked at Henry's Fish Restaurant. You don't go there for the marina; you go for the restaurant! They are well-known for their fried Pickerell (walleye). And the fish and chips were delicious. Portions big enough that we had fish tacos the next night! This restaurant is so popular, people even fly in on float planes for lunch!
While we were there, Don decided to go snorkeling and see what was up with our propellor shafts! Much to our delight, they were in pretty good shape and nothing was attached!
On the 1st we motored to Killbear Marina where we met up with fellow loopers Collette and Ralph! Had Docktails with them on Cady Girl and walked the island. Killbear had a well-stocked marine store and grocery store, so we bought a few items!
On the 2nd we anchored at "the stairs" near The Ojibway Club. The Club was established in 1909 and reminds us of Timberline Lodge in Oregon. It is a summer community center for the area known as Point au Baril and is accessible only by boat. It was canoe regatta day at the club, so it was crazy busy. The boaters use their imagination on transporting their canoes to the club. Canoes seem to be part of the culture here, and we see people using them everywhere, even where they shouldn't be.
We took the tender for a spin over to the club later in the day, had ice cream, of course; and enjoyed the scenery and the people.
On the 3rd we motored up the Byng Inlet to St. Amant Marina. Nothing special here, but the people were friendly! Motoring in this area is pretty scary when you are not used to rocky shores! And small distances between your red and green markers!
Today, August 4th we motored to Bustard Islands and anchored. The Bustards are known as the Gateway to the North Channel - the scenery is outstanding and there are not many cottages near, just lots of rocks and trees. And other boaters and loopers! In fact, we had docktails in our tenders with three other couples!
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