Here we're just crossing the border from Michigan to Canada, day 2. When I landed in Hilton Beach, my phone check-in with Canadian customs went something like this: "What make and model is your boat?" Me: "It's home-made." A chuckle. "How long is your boat?" Me: "Fourteen feet." Outright laughter, then: "Good luck." That was about it.
Hilton Beach marina on St. Joseph island, day 3. As you can see, there ain't a whole lot of sail and oar boats in the North Channel. And all that stuff piled up in this photo? That all fits through an 8" diameter bulkhead hatch. It just doesn't fit out again without a wrassling match.
On day 3 we camped on Africa Rock. Yep, it's a rock. Happiness is a boat you can drag up on shore just about anywhere.
Not a single small open boat anywhere so far. Covered about 40 miles (about 15 miles rowing, 25 sailing) from the start. Some big sailboats, all of them motoring downwind with furled sails. Made me happy to be in my little boat.
But of course, the new boat ain't getting done...
I'll post more later if there's any interest.
Tom
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