With all this scuttlebutt going on I think I'd better head for the gedunk stand and pick up some poggy bait. Then I can thrice up my bunk and change the fart sack.

If you are looking for some really great cruising The most beautiful cruising grounds in the world are to be found in Canada's North Channel (North Eastern part of Lake Huron). There are thousands of uninhabited islands with hundreds of well protected bays where you can usually find a tree or rock to tie up to and step off onto the beach. Most of the islands are composed of cambrian rock and during the month of July there is an endless supply of plump blue berries to spice up your pancakes.

Two years ago I chanced to meet up with the MALABAR a schooner out of Traverse City, Michigan that was taking people on cruises through this area. I think there is another schooner, the MANITOU that does the same thing.

The best way to really see the area, however, is on a smaller boat with shoal draft (less than three feet) that will allow you to tuck into some really fantastic spots. I have one particular spot where I tie up under a pine tree that affords afternoon shade. There are natural steps in the rocks that lead to a wonderful sandy bottom swimming hole. Other rocks are shaped like easy chairs. There are a number of smaller boats available for bare boat chartering (quite a few in Gore Bay and probably a lot of other places as well).

Cap't Bob