We arrived to Kingston ahead of schedule, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. This concerned us because we had planned for a rental car and we were told none were available until the afternoon. A phone call to Enterprise Rent-A-Car and “Voila!” I would be picked up in 15 minutes! My ride, John, was a 70 year old …
We left Montréal (Longueuil) as soon as practical to be among the first boaters through the Saint Lambert Lock. Little did we know that there was a backlog of commercial ships (which take priority) and that we’d be waiting six hours on the “pleasure craft” dock. We met fellow Loopers though! Gary and Nancy from …
We left the St.-Ours Lock public dock wall early, under cloudy skies. We enjoyed the downstream current of the Richelieu River, then at Sorel we turned west and upstream on the great Saint Lawrence Seaway. With a 2-knot current, our speed was slowed to about 6-knots. Still, we hoped we could make our marina before …
Montreal & Trenton (6/25-6/28) When contemplating what to do with a week off the boat, Pete signed us up for a seminar. We belong to a support group. (Shouldn’t everyone?) America’s Great Loop Cruisers Association. Often referred to as “the Home Team,” this organization offers education and resources, negotiates discounts on services and marina fees, …
Québec City & Baie-Sainte-Catherine (6/23-6/25) We thoroughly enjoyed our family time in Burlington. We bid farewell to Carrie, Danielle, Conor and the new baby after hosting a Sunday boat brunch. After a harsh winter, our boat needed some work. Some planned, some unplanned. We decided to get out of the way of the mechanics, plumbers …