AIS Pros & Cons
It is a very important safety device. Being able to identify other vessels, their course and other information and being able to contact them by name has helped us in a number of critical of situations. Like radar, I would not leave home without it. I would feel very exposed if...
Anchient Mariners
Herb and Ruth are an inspirational couple. At the ages of 103 and 96, They just bought a new to them (bigger) trawler. We saw them shortly after they sold their sail boat and bought their first Trawler. Herb asked us if we know what that made him. He told us it made him a...
PropSpeed
My previous experience with PropSpeed on a sailboat was excellent. It was the only thing I ever found that actually worked. However, as has been pointed out, it must be applied correctly. The manufacturer is very proud of the product as reflected by the pricing.
Yes. We are back at home on the Corrotoman River. Good trip. We did have to hire a captain and get off the boat through the Welland Canal. Canada was not letting recreational vessels through the canal and if the owners were on board they deemed it recreational.
Bill
I may be making a similar cruise this summer from Sturgeon Bay. Route depends on what Canada does. I live near Deltaville and can provide local knowledge.
Have a great trip. We will keep a lookout for you.