Sailing History
Here’s a summary of our our more exciting, and lengthy, sailing experiences.
Macgregor 26x Purchase
May 21, 2016
After looking at numerous Macgregors we found one that was nicely cared for with very few modifications. We borrow a truck and bring her home (still not sure where she’s going to go).
Read moreXterra Purchase
May 24, 2016
We couldn’t keep borrowing my brother-in-law’s truck so we purchased a 2010 Xterra to tow our Macgregor.
Read moreLaunch
May 29, 2016
We trailer our boat to Lakefield Marina on the Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Wayway) near lock 26.
Read moreBurleigh Falls
July 2, 2016
We pack up the kids, and the dog, and head up river through our first lock to spend some time in Burleigh Falls.
Read moreSeven Days in Thousand Islands
July 26, 2016
We trailer our Macgregor to Gananoque and spend seven days in the Thousand Islands.
Read moreHaul Out
October 15, 2016
End of our first season, the Macgregor is pulled from the waters in Lakefield on her trailer.
Read moreLaunch
April 17, 2017
Spring cleaning and launch our Macgregor in Cobourg.
Read moreSummer on the Boat
July 31, 2017
We spend the summer living on the boat while the kids take sailing lessons.
Read moreEight Days to Picton
August 5, 2017
Our last long trip on the Macgregor, we spend eight days visiting spots along the route to Picton.
Read moreHaul Out
October 22, 2017
The Macgregor is pulled out of the water from Cobourg and shrink wrapped in front of our house before going to her winter hibernation spot.
Read moreMacgregor 26x Sold
April 6, 2018
The Macgregor 26x has gone to a loving new family.
Read moreCS34 Purchase
May 26, 2018
After months of searching we’ve found our new boat. A 1990 CS34 named Dionysus.
Read moreLaunch
June 15, 2018
Our new CS34 is launched from Bluffers Park Marina.
Read moreThousand Islands
July 23, 2018
Our second visit by boat to the Thousand Islands, but our first long trip on our CS34.
Read moreToronto
August 14, 2018
We take several days to visit Toronto, nervous about getting navigating the busy Toronto harbour!
Read moreHaul Out
October 11, 2018
Our first time hauling out our new boat, we were nervous and unsure what to do. Wiggers Custom Yachts marina took great care of us!
Read moreLaunch
May 13, 2019
Spring prep and sailboat launch from Wiggers Custom Yachts marina.
Read moreAnniversary Sail
July 16, 2019
Wedding Anniversary Sail
Read moreTrenton with Grumpy Gramps
August 10, 2019
Three day trip to the Bay of Quinte with family and two boats.
Read moreHaul Out
November 11, 2019
Haul out and de-masting at Wiggers Custom Yachts marina.
Read moreCovid-19
March 17, 2020
Government of Ontario declares emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). Effectively shutting down access to marinas.
Read moreLaunch
June 30, 2020
It’s a late start due to the limited access to the marina, even debated keeping the boat out of the water for the season. Launch from Wiggers Custom Yachts marina.
Read moreThousand Islands
August 8, 2020
It’s been over two years since we’ve been able to get back to our favourite place, the Thousand Islands.
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