Webber Island and Midland, ON

Aug 11 - 13, 2014

We REALLY wanted to get one more night on the anchor before we left the bay.  So, on a tip from a fellow boater, we set off at 8:15 for "very protected" Good Harbor on Webber Island.  It was quite well-protected on three sides, but the wind was coming right down the opening and increasing.  And the latest weather check was forecasting storms overnight.

By 5pm it was on to Plan B - AGAIN!  We decided to pull up the anchors and move on to Midland, only about 1 1/2 hrs away.  At Bay Port Yacht Harbor we were met by great staff and secured by 7:30 pm.  Just in time arrival -- as the rain moved in.

What a terrific marina!  Really nice shower and laundry facilities, a well stocked marine store and staff who anticipated your every need.  

Time to complete all our chores to get ready for the Trent.  Tuesday morning, Jan and I were shuttled to Walmart and on to a second grocery to replenish supplies while the guys started working on preparing to lower the masts. By late afternoon, all the provisions had been stowed and Waterford's mast was down and ready to go.   It was a good thing we had such a productive day.  We just had time for the first cocktail when the skies darkened and the storms began.  Thunder storms, lightning, high winds, even a little hail would continue thru the night and all the next day.  

Despite the miserable rain, we managed a quick trip to West Marine before lunch.  Even managed to finish the chores in time to have a "game night" aboard Day Dreams.  A good time was had by all.