Day 334: Sunday, August 4, 2013

Port to Port: Burleigh Falls Anchorage to Verulam Park Anchorage

Underway:7:32 am      Motor Off: 4:20 pm      Miles Traveled: 32      Stayed At: Anchor

Mile 112 to Mile 144: Today was a lot like yesterday. We made it through 4 locks and crossed several large bays. We had wanted to stop at Bobcaygeon to explore and relax but the wall was full. That’s what we get for traveling on another holiday weekend in Canada. It wouldn’t have been very peaceful, though. There were lots of tourists wandering around and people were even sitting in lawn chairs watching boats go through the lock. Just think how much money and calories we saved by not stopping in a town full of restaurants and ice cream shops.

It was a lot windier today than yesterday. Gusts over 30 kph (about 20 mph) were forecast which made the larger bays we crossed choppy and wet. Thankfully the sun was shining. We did find out though, that we are faster than one kind of boat – houseboats, especially when they are trying to travel upwind in waves.

We passed the half way point on the Trent Severn at 120 miles near Buckhorn Lock. Woohoo! We found a relatively well protected spot to anchor near Verulam Park and tied up to Carina to enjoy some relaxing downtime and do a little long range planning (for tomorrow). The wind gradually died down and by time we motored off to anchor, the bay was calming down, the local boaters were going home and we enjoyed tacos and fresh bing cherries as the sun slowly set behind the trees. Tomorrow is the last day of the long weekend so things should get a little quieter for the next 100+ miles. Something to look forward to.