Cruise 2005
Cruise of Wind Dancer
Cruise of Wind Dancer
'93 Hunter 30T
'93 Hunter 30T
Kingston, Bay of Quinte, Belleville, and the Thousand Islands
Kingston, Bay of Quinte, Belleville, and the Thousand Islands
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
Steve and Diane of Ithaca and Sackets Harbor
Steve and Diane of Ithaca and Sackets Harbor
August 14--August 27, 2005
August 14--August 27, 2005
The Navy Point Association First Annual Cruise left Navy Point Marina, Sackets Harbor, New York, August 14, headed for Kingston, Ontario and beyond. Six boats, including us on our Wind Dancer, participated. The other boats besides Wind Dancer, were Oasis (Leader), Empty Pockets, Jubilee, Sea Knight, and Tess.
The Navy Point Association First Annual Cruise left Navy Point Marina, Sackets Harbor, New York, August 14, headed for Kingston, Ontario and beyond. Six boats, including us on our Wind Dancer, participated. The other boats besides Wind Dancer, were Oasis (Leader), Empty Pockets, Jubilee, Sea Knight, and Tess.
Note that this pic is a pan. Somehow Empty Pockets has become a two masted schooner. (This is a result of taking the pan pics while moving.)
Note that this pic is a pan. Somehow Empty Pockets has become a two masted schooner. (This is a result of taking the pan pics while moving.)
This was taken as Wind Dancer was entering the anchorage--last as usual (we've decided to rename our boat Ketchup).
This was taken as Wind Dancer was entering the anchorage--last as usual (we've decided to rename our boat Ketchup).
Jubilee in the distance
Jubilee in the distance
Empty Pockets (Ellen took it)
Empty Pockets (Ellen took it)
Wind Dancer and Oasis
Wind Dancer and Oasis
Wind Dancer, note partially deflated dinghy. The bow section developed a leak. (taken by Ellen)
Wind Dancer, note partially deflated dinghy. The bow section developed a leak. (taken by Ellen)
Empty Pockets heading west from Kingston
Empty Pockets heading west from Kingston
North Channel/Adolphus Reach on the way to Hay Bay
North Channel/Adolphus Reach on the way to Hay Bay
Diane at the helm
Diane at the helm
Wind Dancer returned to Hay Bay for two days. The rest of the Navy Point fleet went on to Cobourg, Ontario. I patched our badly leaking inflatable (for the umteenth time--come on, it's 25 years old and has survived the abuse of four children not to mention two adults) and we did other minor repairs of problems that had been plaguing us.
Wind Dancer returned to Hay Bay for two days. The rest of the Navy Point fleet went on to Cobourg, Ontario. I patched our badly leaking inflatable (for the umteenth time--come on, it's 25 years old and has survived the abuse of four children not to mention two adults) and we did other minor repairs of problems that had been plaguing us.
We always eat well no matter what.
We always eat well no matter what.
Cap'n Steve
Cap'n Steve
Dicey weather forecast so we tied up at the Prince Edward Cruising Club in Picton, On.
Dicey weather forecast so we tied up at the Prince Edward Cruising Club in Picton, On.
Picton Pan. Picton is a perfectly protected, sweet little harbor--and an interesting and fun town.
Picton Pan. Picton is a perfectly protected, sweet little harbor--and an interesting and fun town.
The Prince Edward Cruising Club is a fine place to hang out for a day or two or a lifetime with its parklike grounds and friendly folks.
The Prince Edward Cruising Club is a fine place to hang out for a day or two or a lifetime with its parklike grounds and friendly folks.
Steve paddling around Picton Harbor (or "Harbour")
Steve paddling around Picton Harbor (or "Harbour")
Cement plant with CSL Tadoussac loading, Picton Bay. This is about five miles north of Picton Harbor. We're leaving Picton heading for Prinyer Cove.
Cement plant with CSL Tadoussac loading, Picton Bay. This is about five miles north of Picton Harbor. We're leaving Picton heading for Prinyer Cove.
We anchored in Prinyer Cove (Sunday Aug., 21), stormy weather. Water spout alert.
We anchored in Prinyer Cove (Sunday Aug., 21), stormy weather. Water spout alert.
The weather cleared but the water spout alert was still in effect.
The weather cleared but the water spout alert was still in effect.
Hundreds of sailboats on our way past Kingston. This is only a part of the fleet. It looked like this in every direction.
Hundreds of sailboats on our way past Kingston. This is only a part of the fleet. It looked like this in every direction.
Too bad. No wind. We did a lot of motoring on this trip. We traveled more than two hundred miles of which we sailed about forty.
Too bad. No wind. We did a lot of motoring on this trip. We traveled more than two hundred miles of which we sailed about forty.
Like I say: "The wind is free... and you get what you pay for."
Like I say: "The wind is free... and you get what you pay for."
We picked up a mooring at Camelot Island, St. Lawrence Islands National Park. We stayed here three days. This is a beautiful spot in the heart of the Thousand Islands. The Canadian government provides the moorings at US$17 per day. Well worth the peace of mind. (Self-registration at a small kiosk on the shore.)
We picked up a mooring at Camelot Island, St. Lawrence Islands National Park. We stayed here three days. This is a beautiful spot in the heart of the Thousand Islands. The Canadian government provides the moorings at US$17 per day. Well worth the peace of mind. (Self-registration at a small kiosk on the shore.)
I mean these are massive moorings. You can see the cement block and heavy chain. The water in this cove on the south side of Camelot is shallow but not as shallow as it looks. The water here is over 5'. Coming in though our depth gauge read 3'3" and we draw 4'3".
I mean these are massive moorings. You can see the cement block and heavy chain. The water in this cove on the south side of Camelot is shallow but not as shallow as it looks. The water here is over 5'. Coming in though our depth gauge read 3'3" and we draw 4'3".
This poor fellow ran aground. Steve's helping to get him off but it took even more help before he finally floated free.
This poor fellow ran aground. Steve's helping to get him off but it took even more help before he finally floated free.
Windy at Cam.
Windy at Cam.
The alert Captain is always studying the weather, tides, wind, and currents.
The alert Captain is always studying the weather, tides, wind, and currents.
Hey! There's no tides here. ...and not much current either.
Hey! There's no tides here. ...and not much current either.
And precious little wind.
And precious little wind.
Diane getting used to "Island Time"
Diane getting used to "Island Time"
Sailboat from Toronto floating comfortably in the cove. The landing in the background on shore is a dinghy landing where the self-registration kiosk is located.
Sailboat from Toronto floating comfortably in the cove. The landing in the background on shore is a dinghy landing where the self-registration kiosk is located.
View from our cockpit
View from our cockpit
(Those rocks are close and a lee shore, but remember that mooring.)
(Those rocks are close and a lee shore, but remember that mooring.)
The island has lovely hiking paths
The island has lovely hiking paths
Island sunset.
Island sunset.
The water is clear and cool. It seemed to be quite a bit colder than the water in the lake or bay.
The water is clear and cool. It seemed to be quite a bit colder than the water in the lake or bay.
The island on the left is Netley Island (private--big mansion, boat houses, etc.).
The island on the left is Netley Island (private--big mansion, boat houses, etc.).
Lots of islands, pine and spruce trees, pink granite...and water.
Lots of islands, pine and spruce trees, pink granite...and water.
View from Camelot Is. toward Sunset Is. and Endymion Is. These islands are in Canada. The land on the far right is Grindstone Island, New York State. Our mooring in Camelot Cove is about 100 yards from the international border.
View from Camelot Is. toward Sunset Is. and Endymion Is. These islands are in Canada. The land on the far right is Grindstone Island, New York State. Our mooring in Camelot Cove is about 100 yards from the international border.
Pan looking northeast from Camelot Island. The beautiful shades of pink and gray of the granite does not show up, alas. The islands are named "Dumfounder Island" and "Astounder Island." Others have names like "Deathdealer Island" and "Scorpian Island." They are named after British warships from the War of 1812. Note also the two national park moorings (available).
Pan looking northeast from Camelot Island. The beautiful shades of pink and gray of the granite does not show up, alas. The islands are named "Dumfounder Island" and "Astounder Island." Others have names like "Deathdealer Island" and "Scorpian Island." They are named after British warships from the War of 1812. Note also the two national park moorings (available).
This is a rough map of the area of our cruise.
This is a rough map of the area of our cruise.
Hay Bay is at the second "e" in "Deseronto"
Hay Bay is at the second "e" in "Deseronto"
Prinyer Cove is on the long peninsula east of Picton.
Prinyer Cove is on the long peninsula east of Picton.
Camelot Island is just south of Gananoque. Between Gan and Clayton.
Camelot Island is just south of Gananoque. Between Gan and Clayton.
Here is another map showing our route.
Here is another map showing our route.
Here's a zoomed out map.
Here's a zoomed out map.
