We were underway by 1000 hrs this AM and were in Gore Bay by 1400 hrs. This is a gorgeous little bay on the south shore of the North Channel, or the north shore of the Manitoulin Islands. It was worth waiting a day because our travel conditions were beautiful - calm seas and a gentle east wind. The North Channel is fairly deep, in excess of 150’ for the most part. The prop wash, however, lacks that beautiful blue we see routinely in the Great Lakes. Gore Bay is more of a turquoise color. I’ll need to find why. It’s located in comma style of a bay surrounded by ridge that protects it from wind. Recently a breakwater was installed that would further protect the bay from north winds.

Upon on our arrival we were met by two boaters willing to take our lines. One is a gold Looper who told me we are the first Looper boat in Gore Bay for 2019. The second is a nearby boat neighbor who just last year bought their boat in Buckhorn, ON (in the Trent Severn Waterway) and brought it to Gore Bay on their maiden voyage.

After getting our lines secured, power and water connected, we contacted Canadian Border Patrol and received authorization to enter the country. The Canadian authorities knew us from last year and re-entry was simple and straightforward. I'm flying the Canadian flag once again.

We we had dinner at Bouy’s, a local restaurant near the marina who is open only until 2000 hrs. We had a terrific Greek salad and a nice Canadian, eh? pizza (really,, it’s the name of the pizza!).

We we have no television reception due to our location in this cove. But the marina’s Internet connection is pretty good. So it looks like we’ll be streaming for our entertainment.

Weather is supposed to be good for the next several days. Water temp was 42’ in the North Channel; 54’ at the marina. Air temp 72’! We were in short sleeve shirts before dinner but needed sweatshirts for the walk back and forth. Heaters are still on in the boat. Pollen is heavy - our third or fourth bout of it this year. The boat has a yellow tinge to it.