Slip E 21
Bay Port Yachting Center
Midland, Ontario
44°52’03.5″N 79°46’48.9″W
Ahoy!
Well, today was our first (mini) cruise aboard our “new to us” boat.
She was located at South Bay Cove Marina which is near Port Severn, ON. This marina is about 41 kilometers (by road) to Midland.
Bay Port Marina in Midland is where we will get a mini overhaul of the boat prior to heading off on our summer cruise.
We basically need to replace every hose on the boat for the engines, fuel supply & plumbing. We will also get the engines & all systems thoroughly checked over to ensure full safety & reliability for extended travelling.
Our journey from South Bay to Midland took us about 90 minutes – to travel around 8 nautical miles. No speed records broken here but none the less, it was very exciting!
The screenshot shows our route. Even though the traveling distance is considerably shorter by water it took us almost 3 times as long to make the journey.
Fun fact – today was the first time I ever drove this boat! During the sea trial a few weeks ago I let the previous owner do all the “driving” while I followed the surveyor around as he was checking out all the systems!
It was a bit intimidating backing the boat out of our slip for the first time at South Bay Marina & heading for Midland – especially driving a twin engine boat for the very first time ever, but it wasn’t long before I felt comfortable at the helm & Catherine was there to help me keep an eye on the navigation & boat systems.
At the helm for the very first time.
Slow passage through a “no wake” zone.
The weather on our little voyage was fine. It had been raining pretty steady all day but by the time we started out the rain was over. The sky was overcast but the winds were relatively light & the water was reasonably calm.
We arrived at the marina slightly ahead of schedule. It was pretty breezy while we were docking but Declan, our boat broker was there to greet us along with a couple of other boaters. With their help we were able to get safely tied up without any incident.
All in all we can consider our first journey to be a success. Hopefully there will be many more to follow.
Cheers!
Wally
Fantastic you two! We are thrilled you have your boat and are on your way, so to speak. We hope all the hose replacements and checks in Midland result in a ship-shape ‘new’ home away from home. Enjoy and bravo! You did it! .
Thanks Barb. Looking forward to sharing many adventures with you & Bruce. Cheers!
So exciting Wally and Cath! Congratulations on your maiden voyage on Belisama! Wally, you look like you are at home again at the helm
Bon Voyage!⚓️.
Yes, we are very excited. Hope to get our “renovations” and maintenance completed quickly so you and David can join us for some more adventures. Wally
Well done Captain Wally and co-captain Catherine. Good to see that you are back in the water with your new boat. I will be looking forward to hearing about your adventures.
Heather
Hi Heather. Thanks for the message. Hopefully we can get another MacKinnon reunion happening aboard the new vessel later this summer. All the best. Wally and Catherine
Congrats! Wishing you fair winds and calm seas. At least until I get there
Thanks Chris. Looking forward to some adventures with you soon. The dynamic duo hit the seven seas again! Bring on the bad bird.
Excited for this new boating adventure for you. See ya’s in mid-July…all aboard!
Andie & George
Thanks Andrea & George. Hope we can connect with you while you are in the area in July. Fingers crossed
Looking good Captain & Mate! Congratulations on this and on into the future Cathie & Wally. Stay safe and satisfied. Be
Thanks Bud. We are enjoying our new adventure. Cheers!
Haven’t head from you since the 26th. You still floating. Jaden on standby for any needed repairs.
Wayne
Yep, we’re still floating. We’re in Midland now getting some essential maintenance done. Hope to really start cruising in the next week or so.