Spring has arrived!

Word on the street (er, river) is that the Seaway is opening this Saturday, March 22. The icebreaker, the Martha Black (a Canadian Coast Guard ship) was scheduled to begin its trip through the Seaway on Wednesday, March 19.

Save the River Organization has some concern of damage caused by icebreaking and ships passing through ice. You can read more about it here

After years of exposure to the elements, the "Barn" on Oak Island has succumbed to the element with the back portion of the roof collapsing. The image is of the North wall that blew out intact. The quality of the construction has always impressed me.

March 2nd dawned to a perfect sunny day and 10 degrees. The heavy snow made everything glisten in a way you only see being on The River, cruising along on an ATV where your boat only can much of the year.

The ice was 18+ inches 10 meters off our dock. Chippewa Bay looked more like I-90, with large groups of snowmobiles running down the Bay at speeds up to 80 MPH both day and night.

Mayor Cruz was in his element as only he can experience it.

Water Levels

Check out this link Mike Emmerling sent over. It has current water levels for the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The site has good information that includes how they measure the water levels as well as historic water levels. The link has also been added to our side bar.

Just a reminder.....

of how much fun (or funny) boating can be.

NPR interiews Coristine

This audio only interview is worth 15 minutes to hear Ian's comments on our wonderful playground.

Interestingly, you can also rent Raleigh Island.

Merry Christmas to all our friends on Mink Island

(mink island winter 1989)
From #23 - George, Karen, and Family