Killarney, Baie Fine Pool, Little Current

Well... we had to leave Killarney because we only had a one night reservation. The big Killarney Fish Fry was that weekend and the Sportsman Inn was booked up so we had to move on.

The forecast for the morning was rainy and overcast. We headed out just in front of Knot Home who we blocked in at the slip in Killarney. They were headed for Little Current. It rained off and on during the trip up the Baie Fine Fjord. It was an amazing 8 miles to the Pool where we would eventually anchor. We arrived early and there were only 7 boats in the Pool. Before the sun went down we had about 20 friends anchored in all different ways in the big area known as the Pool. Its 10 p.m. as I write and a loon is calling across the sound, she is the only sound you can hear, how cool is that! We were warned not to anchor in the Pool. The grass here is very thick. During the day the anchor chain cut loose grass as the boat swung in the breeze and it piled up on the anchor. At one time there must have been 50 lbs of grass on the chain in front of the boat. The cool thing was there is a large flock of Canadian geese that love the grass. NO BEN, WE CANT USE THE “IF IT FLIES IT DIES” mantra. The geese come in groups of 5-6 and gobble up as much as they can, from the anchored chains. Pulling the anchor was a chore but it was worth it.

The “Pool” was so cool that we decided to stay two days. We watched boats come and go and at a peak 20 boats were anchored. We ran into farmers from Wisconsin and Illinois. The folks from Illinois had a tug from the 1930s that was redone into a very cool trawler. On day two we decided to take a hike to Topaz Lake. It is a sterile lake in the mountains that has a deep blue color and nothing lives in it. The hike was a challenge but we were up to it. The path was on a washed out stream bed that carried water from the spring thaw. It was some gnarly hiking over rocks as we worked our way up the mountain. The work was worth it when we got to the summit. Topaz Lake was a pristine site to behold. We just sat on the rock ledges above the lake and enjoyed the view foe an hour. The hike down the mountain was tougher than up the trail. We passed a father and son who were portaging a 16’ canoe and all their gear up the same steep path that we just ascended. GOD BLESS THEM! We continued our “stretch the limits” day by both of us jumping in for a swim in the mid 60s water. It took Bets a while but she finally took the plunge. It was GREAT! Once in the water is refreshing and you don't want to get out.  We still are fishing and not catching. We can’t wait to report our first fish.

Well…. Morning arrived and it was time to head for Little Current. We had been warned about the grass in The Pool when anchoring. We cleared a lot of the grass off when we went swimming the day before. The grasses wrapped around the chain and anchor as they came up. We used the boat hook to remove them. The effort took about 15-20 minutes but it was worth it to stay in such a wonderful place.

The trip to Little Current was uneventful. We kept looking for bears as we traveled down the Baie Fine Fjord but never saw one. The trip was timed so we could hit the Little Current bridge opening on the hour. It opens for 15 minutes each hour and if you miss it you wait!

FRYEDAZE on anchor in The Pool, Baie Fine

Canada Geese feasting in the dark

Topaz Lake- was actually very proud that I made it up! Incredible experience

Just how do trees grow in rock?

1939 Tug- Albin and Company from Illinois

The boat ran right up next to this shelf of rocks in the fjord

One of the many balls of grass Dave had to remove

Swing bridge into Little Current. Amazes me that there seems to be more boat traffic in the North Channel than the Chesapeake Bay in the summer!

Proudly flying our MTOA burgee in Canada!

FRYEDAZE in Little Current with our neighbor The Independence from the states

Okeechobee Lodge is a privately owned lodge for guests- primarily Americans who come up for the summer. It was beautiful and the boats were huge at it's docks!

This is one of two tall ship sailing vessels that are out of Toronto. Kids man these ships and learn to team with other kids. This is comparable to our Outward Bound Program

Sunset in Little Current.