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Great Lakes Viking 55' Motor Yacht

This trip started in Holland, MI and ended in the 1000 Islands, NY which is in the St Lawrence Seaway 1100 miles away. We traversed 4 of the 5 Great Lakes. The owners of "Chances Are" are definately two of the nicest people I have ever met. We had a super trip covering 1100 miles in 24 days. We shopped in every town along the way. The two doberman's did their thing in every marina and I had a ball being Captain. I really enjoyed Charlevoix, Mackinac Island, Windsor, Toronto, the Canadian side of Lake Ontario,and I plan to go back. Each lake has it's own character and reputation. The highlight is certainly the 1000 islands. This wealthy area is incredible with it's castle and many large yachts and homes. The season is short but the area is georgeous and well worth a return visit for a much longer time. The two dobermans on this trip provided constant entertainment. The nine month old puppy weighed 95 pounds. We entertained 20 Women Canadian WWII Veterans in Windsor, Canada. That was very rewarding, they thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride and luncheon. It made me feel good to be a part of that day. Next trip I hope to see the Georgian Bay and several other parts of Canada that I missed. It was fun to visit some of my crew members in Toronto and see the boat I will be sailing transatlantic in July in Windsor and meet the owners. The Welland Canal was relatively easy going this direction with 7 locks ranging from about 40 to 80' drops. We saw several tall ships in the Welland Canal and in Toronto.

 

       

 Viking 55' Wide Body Motor Yacht, Twin Detroit Diesels, Lots of Horsepower

 Four Staterooms, three heads, extra large living area, galley, pilothouse

 

Lake Michigan, 25 knot winds, the Viking took it well! Lake Michigan was rough for

several days wind, fog, rain, but we persevered and had a good time doing it.

       
 
         
This is not a black and white photo it was just an ugly day on Lake Michigan    I am not sure of the species but this is a pretty little bird        

 Charlevoix, Michigan a very cute, quaint little town worth stopping in again.               The Mackinac bridge, fortunately the weather cleared from Charlevoix to Mackinaw

 MacKinac Island Lighthouse                                                                                                     MacKinac Island one of the many old churches on the island

 One of the beautiful homes on the island                                                                                      Beautiful Lawn Behind the Marina

   Zena and Milo the "Entertainers" Chocalate Dobermans                                                            The Mac Kinac Island Yacht Club

  Milo having a rough day on the water 95 lb puppy                                                                                           Zena had to have both bones if Milo wanted one

 No cars or trucks on MacKinac Island just bicycles and wagons                                                                These are really working horses Clydesdale

 Can anyone tell me what kind of bird this is?                                                                                  The lady won! Alpena, Michigan

 
 

    Windsor Canada on the Detroit River, many beautiful homes.

   Church in Windsor, Canada along the Detroit River

  These young ladies had a ball on the boat riding down the Detroit River

  Welland Canal Notice the Ship on the Top Right Being Lifted Up the Locks

  Sunset in Dolhousie, Ontario Canada

  "Empire + Sandy" Tall Ship Toronto

   Toronto at night from the downtown marina

  The Toronto Needle

   One of the many Millionaire Homes in the 1000 Island Area

 Part of the Castle Wellesley Island Upper State, NY St Lawrence Seaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Typical Great Lakes Ore Boat

 

  These ladies were honored for their service in WWII at a luncheon and a ride on the boat.

  Cute Little Boat in Leamington, Canada

    The "Pride of Baltimore" on its way through the Welland Canal

    Toronto, Canada I was lucky enough to see some of my crew while I was here

  The baseball stadium the dome opens up for a game, taken from the stern of the boat

  We had a little fog between Cobourg and Kingston, Canada

 

  The "Castle" The story is the wife died before it was completed and the interior is unfinished

   These ships pass through here on their way to the ocean on the St Lawrence Seaway

 

   There is a museum here for wooden boats I want to see it next time I visit.