Little Current, Benjamin Islands, Blind River to Drummand Island Michigan

Our prop was returned to us on Friday the 22nd of July allowing us to leave Little Current for the Benjaman Islands on the 23rd. This anchorage is just one of the many many beautiful anchorages in Ontario that families can enjoy while on vacation.  The swimming is great; The water is clear down to 20 feet or more; and the water temperature is in the high 70s!!   The hiking among the rocks is great.
We were joined by a dozen other boats in this bay.  Jayne and I explored the bay with our dingy and then used the dingy to wash the boat.

The next morning we left for Blind River Marine Park which is on the northern side of the North Channel which is a large waterway north of Lake Huron.  We were greeted at the dock by several local people. Tony helped us to dock, and later closed up the boat for coming rain -what a great guy.  Dale offered us a ride to town and back for groceries - another nice canadian guy!

On the 25th we traveled to  Drummond Island Michigan.   The North Channel was rough with waves of 4 to 6 feet; but after 3 hours leveling off to 1 to 3 feet.

The docking was tricky because of wind and current but no one got hurt!
Jayne and I rode our bikes about 5 miles to town where we had a nice rib dinner and after that a banana split.
Tomorrow we head out for Mackinac City where we will spend at least 2 days to tour the area;  our mail is to arrive on the 2nd or 3rd day.
We may or may not take the ferry to Mackinac Island  on one of the days depending on our mail and the weather.


Scenes from the Benjamins







 The Staff at the English Point

 The eaters; a wonderful group of boaters ready to enjoy the moment!

 Mother Nature!

 A cruiseship at little Current

 Our GPS Chartplotter showing our way to Drummand.

 Beautiful!

 Dinner at Drummand

 But a banana split here!