Yacht Club Commodore's Trip To The 1000 Islands
- Thread starter menzies
- Start date
The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
OP
OP
menzies
Guru
I believe the Loop comes out into Lake Ontario further to the south west, so to do the 1000 Islands you would have to hang a right, enter the St Lawrence Seaway, and then retrace your route back to Lake Ontario to continue the Loop.
Something we will consider though.
Something we will consider though.
The Other Gary
Senior Member
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2016
- Messages
- 336
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Adios Dinero
- Vessel Make
- Bayliner 3988 2 x 330 Cummins
Menzies is correct but it is only a short jaunt. We stayed at the hotel marina this summer on our trip around Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands. It is beautiful and brand new. Loopers need to take this side trip to Clayton and area just because it is there.
Wifey B: Well, we made it within 15 miles as we did dock in Kingston. Thousand Islands for future trip and exploring the St. Lawrence all the way. 
A message to loopers too. You can take the shortest route possible but there's so very much to see that's not on that route. The goal isn't saying you did the loop but it's enjoying exploring everywhere you can.
A message to loopers too. You can take the shortest route possible but there's so very much to see that's not on that route. The goal isn't saying you did the loop but it's enjoying exploring everywhere you can.
scott2640
Veteran Member
If you're going to the islands, loopers don't forget Port of Rochester has an all new municipal marina and transient slips for boats up to and over 50 feet. Several new restaurants in walking distance, downtown Rochester a vigorous bike ride away or an easy cab ride.
The Other Gary
Senior Member
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2016
- Messages
- 336
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Adios Dinero
- Vessel Make
- Bayliner 3988 2 x 330 Cummins
The Rochester Yacht Club gave us two free nights as they are a reciprocating Club with ours.
First class Club with great facilities.
First class Club with great facilities.
Wifey B: Nice club. We were there three nights in May. Nice tennis courts although a bit windy out on the point.
Meals pretty good too.
RT Firefly
Enigma
Greetings,
Indeed, the 1000 islands is a beautiful area but IMO most, if not all loopers miss the best part. The Rideau Canal. I think Mr. Alormaria did it a number of years ago and he may wish to chime in .
Indeed, the 1000 islands is a beautiful area but IMO most, if not all loopers miss the best part. The Rideau Canal. I think Mr. Alormaria did it a number of years ago and he may wish to chime in .
Draft is the biggest challenge of the Rideau.
RT Firefly
Enigma
Greetings,
Mr. BB. "Draft is the biggest challenge of the Rideau." Indeed, but 5' and 21' (air draft) should not limit too many vessels. I understand this past season was exceptionally low and not at all normal.
I would guess it is more probable that the extra time necessary to transit the system and either return the same way to Kingston or go through to Montreal and then up the St. Lawrence, through the 1000 islands and back to Kingston is much more a limiting factor than the depth.
Mr. BB. "Draft is the biggest challenge of the Rideau." Indeed, but 5' and 21' (air draft) should not limit too many vessels. I understand this past season was exceptionally low and not at all normal.
I would guess it is more probable that the extra time necessary to transit the system and either return the same way to Kingston or go through to Montreal and then up the St. Lawrence, through the 1000 islands and back to Kingston is much more a limiting factor than the depth.
Our loop boat has a 5' draft so we wouldn't try it. I've read that there are sometimes areas not 5' so don't know at what point one would hesitate. Many parts in that area we'd like to explore.
kenk
Senior Member
This year we did the Erie, Oswego, 1000 Island, Rideau, Ottawa River and St Lawrence to Sorel. Great trip and the 1000 Island is an area you should not miss.
Next year the canals in Canada might be rather crazy as they are going to to free so I would think there will be a lot of inexperienced boaters out there.
Next year the canals in Canada might be rather crazy as they are going to to free so I would think there will be a lot of inexperienced boaters out there.
LaBomba
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2012
- Messages
- 1,240
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Looking Glass
- Vessel Make
- Carver 370 Voyager
We have inexperienced boaters here every year, they are called houseboat renters LOL! They are good entertainment at the locks however. Hope it's not too busy being free but traffic has been down for the past couple years.
