In 2024 “Water Ways TV” debuted a new show, “Water Ways Ontario”, on the Global TV network and I was invited to be on the Georgian Bay episode!
It has recently been made available online and focuses on the 30,000 Islands, Stanley Boats in Parry Sound, and the Penetanguishene area. Click link below to see the full episode:
https://youtu.be/BYEye763rr8?si=jWu0of8UHvjRtFv9
If you’re planning to cruise the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay then be sure to check out my article in Canada’s largest national boating magazine – “Canadian Boating”!
Cruising Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands: Canada’s Freshwater Paradise for Boaters
The wildlife is an amazing part of cruising Georgian Bay but I always find it difficult to capture their incredible personalities in just a photo.
If you’re like me and tend to chat with turtles from your kayak, have had “words” with nuisance raccoons or beaver in the wilderness, have stared in awe at a Sandhill Crane walking, or an eagle landing, this video is for you!
For the first time I’ve utilized “AI” to enhance a few of my wildlife photos – adding graceful movements to some and humor to others, depending on the situation when I took the photo.
The result is one minute of the wild and wonderfully entertaining world of Georgian Bay wildlife!
Some viewing notes:
1. All scenes are created using my original photos of the animals.
2. “AI” has been used to add only animation and in all but 3 scenes – see if you can identify which scenes are my original unedited video footage.
3. And always remember – never feed the animals!
Southeast Wooded Pine Island is the perfect dinghy day trip for boaters anchored in the vicinity of Go Home, Monument Channel or Indian Harbour. In fact I have even made the trip from Hope Island on a 10’ dinghy with a 15 hp tiller engine but that was on an extremely calm day!
A beautiful island with stunning 360 degree views of Georgian Bay, the expansive flat bedrock top is easy to walk while the gently sloping sides provide wind protection for picnics and afternoon naps.
The shore is lined with small coves – many perfect to swim from – and if you stay late enough on a sunny afternoon you will be guaranteed a stunning sunset for the ride home!
Continue reading “Southeast Wooded Pine Island”This week is Canada’s “Safe Boating Awareness Week”, an annual campaign that raises awareness about enjoying boating while following the best safety practices for all onboard.
You will see many messages from a variety of different boating organizations and it’s important to pay attention to those as when things go wrong on the water there is usually little time to react.
Georgian Bay is all about breathtaking scenery, magical hideaways, and incredible sunsets! Check out my short video – starting with drone footage from the 30,000 Islands – of our 2024 explorations on the Bay and see how many places you recognize, or even better – perhaps you will spot your boat!
Part of the beauty of the Bay is finding those hidden treasures and quiet anchorages – spots you will never want to share the location of! – and I’ve included a few of mine in this video. Be sure to have your sound on for my introduction as I give you the location of the first stop.
And if you’re starting to think about your 2025 cruising itinerary, be sure to check back in a few weeks for my upcoming story on our top 5 anchorages of 2024 and the must see dinghy day trips from each location!
By paddle, sail, or motor – there are endless places to explore on the Bay, where is 2025 going to take you?
Georgian Bay Beauties: Find Your Wilderness! 