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Red Rock Lighthouse.
will often set up camp here.
There are two main anchorages:
Regatta Bay on the east side, where we
will anchor on this trip, and Shark Bay
on the southwest side. Regatta is on the
small craft route with buoys marking the
entrance in, but for Shark Bay, you must
leave the small craft route and enter at the
north side of Windsor Island. Both have
many areas to drop the hook and stern tie
to shore, although some boaters elect to
swing.
definitely be needed to work it all off, and
to pick more blueberries - just keep an eye
out for bears!
The afternoon is the perfect time for
a dinghy trip to Red Rock Lighthouse
located on Old Tower Island, about 3
km west of Franklin. An amazing part of
Georgian Bay history, this is a Recognized
Federal Heritage Building due to its architecture,
historical significance and environmental
traits. And the fun part about
this journey is that with Red Rock on the
main commercial shipping channel, you
never know who you will meet out there!
On this trip we get up close to the Viking
Octantis, one of the many cruise ships
visiting the ports on Georgian Bay each
summer.
Buns on the Bay, Franklin.
On our first morning, we take advantage
of a very unique treat: " Buns on the
Bay " - a local bakery - gets our morning
started with a delivery of hot, fresh-fromthe-oven
Chelsea buns (must be pre-ordered
through their Facebook page a few
days in advance). Add some Ontario wild
blueberries and that's a Georgian Bay
breakfast! A good hike on Franklin will
THE FINALE!
For our final evening what better way
to close off the week than with cocktails
and delicious pan-fried pickerel at Gilly's
Snug Harbour Restaurant, located just
across the channel from Franklin. And
pets are welcome so bring the entire family
and be sure to ask for their " Fur Baby "
specials!
This week has given us just the right
weather to explore a few of the Bay's more
diverse and remote islands. The unspoiled
nature, incredible scenery, centuries of
history and the many stunning anchorages
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found throughout the 30,000 Islands truly
make Georgian Bay beautiful. A worldclass
destination for all boaters, especially
those who prefer the route less travelled!
AUTHOR BIO:
Elizabeth Wilson, lifelong Georgian
Bay boater and creator of the boating
website " Georgian Bay Beauties " (www.
GeorgianBayBeauties.org), spends May
until October cruising and exploring the
Bay with her partner on their Sea Ray
" Georgian Pearl " .

http://www.GeorgianBayBeauties.org http://www.GeorgianBayBeauties.org

Canadian Boating May 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Boating May 2024

AT THE HELM: We Are Lucky to be Boaters
FEATURE EDITORIAL: Boating & the Environment - Shifting Toward Sustainability
DESTINATION FEATURE: Cruising Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands
CRUISING: Crossing the Ocean in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
TECH FEATURE: Tricking out a New Lagoon 42 with Solar Power
THE PORT HOLE: May 2024
FEATURE: C-TOW Marine Assistance - 40 Years of Marine Rescues
POWER REVIEW: Sylvan G3 CLZ DC
CROSSING THE LINE: Timely Alternate Approaches to Antifouling
Canadian Boating May 2024 - Intro
Canadian Boating May 2024 - Cover1
Canadian Boating May 2024 - Cover2
Canadian Boating May 2024 - 3
Canadian Boating May 2024 - AT THE HELM: We Are Lucky to be Boaters
Canadian Boating May 2024 - 5
Canadian Boating May 2024 - FEATURE EDITORIAL: Boating & the Environment - Shifting Toward Sustainability
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - 8
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - 10
Canadian Boating May 2024 - 11
Canadian Boating May 2024 - DESTINATION FEATURE: Cruising Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - 19
Canadian Boating May 2024 - CRUISING: Crossing the Ocean in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - TECH FEATURE: Tricking out a New Lagoon 42 with Solar Power
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - THE PORT HOLE: May 2024
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - FEATURE: C-TOW Marine Assistance - 40 Years of Marine Rescues
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - POWER REVIEW: Sylvan G3 CLZ DC
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Canadian Boating May 2024 - CROSSING THE LINE: Timely Alternate Approaches to Antifouling
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