STATS

Hauled October 6th at 19:30 hrs (in the dark)
engine Oil Changed at 851.7 hours on 10/6/07
last changed 9/30/06 789.5 hours

total engine hours earned for 2007 season: 62.2 hrs
total miles logged: (approximate) 460 nm. (log showed 425 but failed numerous times)

Need to have the winches serviced as well as the auto helm.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 - Return Sail from Toronto

Return Sail after 4 days in Toronto with Todd C. THSC, Queen City (2 hours) then to NYC, Jays game, and home.

SHUNSHINE CRUISE TO NYC - September 2, 2007

WEDNESDAY July 25 - FRIDAY July 27, 2007

Off to Toronto for another quickly get away. I left Wilson on Wednesday around 10:30 AM and motor sailed the entire way to Ashbridges Bay. I spent the nights with the good people at the Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club. I was planning on spending just one night but found the club and the members there so inviting. (I knew this already from staying there in the past). Also I thought it would be a good time for me to check out the Beaches and the Jazz Festival. I am glad I stayed. It was an awesome event. Huge crowd, tons of music, a must see again.

I thought I would get an early start on Friday and left the club at 05:30 hrs. After about an hour of motoring I noticed I was about out of fuel. I knew I was never going to make it home and thought I would need an engine with the forecast I was hearing. I turned around, headed back to Toronto Island Marian, waited for the diesel truck to arrive and finally filled up 3/4 of my tank (at $5.20 a gallon - $55.00!!)

I ended up in Wilson by 15:40hrs and was home in time for C to do her thing. Awesome trip, a must for the kids next year for sure.

DATE: July 25 - 27, 2007

DISTANCE: 77.3NM

CREW: Solo
WEATHER: (there: NNW at 12 knots) (return: SE at 15 - 18 steady)

WATER TEMP: - 66.3 (harbor)

ENGINE HOURS: 840.3

ENDING LOG: 590.0

SUNDAY JULY 15, 2007

Returning home from a four day mini crusie with C. Left Alexandra at 07:38 and arrived in Wilson 4 1/2 hours later, a total of 33 NM. Needless to say we were flying. Winds were steady at 15 knots the entire way home. This is my first attempt at posting a video, so I hope it is not too big a file.
TRIP TOTALS: 15 NM Thursday (TYC to NOTL)
26 NM Friday (NOTL to AYC)
33 NM Sunday (AYC to TYC)

THURSDAY JULY 12, 2007

Chris and I left for a three night get-a-way from Wilson at 17:30 hrs and attempted to get to Youngstown for the night, Only 12 NM west. We made it there but met some fierce weather. It was blowing steady at 15-18 knots and at one time after a storm cell passed near us it gusted to 26 knots! We even contemplated heading off towards Toronto to avoid some weather. Luckily we reevaluated that call and headed back into to the river. A wicked front came through and we would have been caught right in the middle of it had we attempted to cross the lake. The next morning we left NOTLSC and headed to Alexandra Yacht Club for two days. Nice people, good meals in town, music and relaxation. More to come...

FRIDAY JULY 6, 2007

SMORES, WIND & FIRE

The title says it all. Great night at TYC with Pam, Cindy Pete & Joan, plus others. It was the night of the infamous Canadian Flag etiquette incident.