Hi Giles, The North Channel is a place I've wanted to explore for a long time.
Not knowing your timetable, let me fill you in with the little I know. 1. There is a Cruising Guide to the North Channnel - privately published. I've seen reference to it in SAIL, Cruising World, and Messing About in Boats, and I gather it is very complete (but probably costly). 2. I once had some e-mail contact with a family in Parry Sound, and was discussing North Channel cruising with them. (You know, ramps, good spots, etc.) Their recommendation was to go further West to Spanish - for example - put in there and then have a broad reach back to Parry Sound. When you get to Parry Sound, hitch-hike back to Spanish or somewhere closer, retrieve your car and trailer, drive back to Parry Sound and haul the boat. That way you make the most of the prevailing winds, and have a pleasant down-wind sail all the way. 3. I wish I could help out with the Parry Sound couple's e-mail address - they were most helpful and knowledgeable - but after the correspondence I deleted it. 4. Check your Library and see if they have back issues of Cruising World or SAIL, and check them for the Georgian Bay / North Channel articles. If you can find them, the author generally lists publications; charts; etc, needed for the area. Sounds like a great trip. Happy sailing Connie _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
