Leaving Killarney today and a bit sad - 7 nights here (off and on) and so many fond memories and calories! 😋 Such a charming little town (definitely a favorite of this trip). We were surrounded by some big boats so Red and another dockhand moved a big sailboat so we could leave our slip and we were on our way at 8:34 AM with sunny skies. Red is thee best - so courteous, helpful and I really think he lives at the marina, cause he's ALWAYS there!!!
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Our pals from Port Clinton were planning to leave later and cruise to Baie Fine and anchor out.
We went 82.6 miles and for the most part, it was pleasant on the water, but the wind picked up and we did have some pounding. Arrived at Meldrum Bay at 2:00 - a memorable small marina (65ish year-round residents). We've been here 3 times and the 1st time (1990) was on Miss Megan (28' sailboat) - Ryan was 5 and his buddy, Katherine (Paul and Kathy's daughter) was 7. Those little kiddos played together on the dock in the rain wearing their yellow rain coats! The Meldrum Bay Inn and Restaurant were located in a big house but now only the inn remains - the restaurant was excellent but been closed for several years.
We were here May 18, 1995 heading to Racine with our brand new sail Catrina. And then July 12, 2003 on a Mid Illini Cruise and Rendezvous.
There's only other boat (besides the locals) here and it's "Conchy Jac" from Tarpon Springs, FL....what are the odds, TWO boats and both from FL. They are doing the Loop.
As we were getting closer to Meldrum Bay today, we came near "Chamberlain Point".
Colin took our lines and after we were settled, we walked to the office to check in and then to the little general store (also an LCBO) and Mark got his ice cream fix (Heavenly Hash). Later Mark went to the "Net Shed" Museum which was full of artifacts (stuff) that folks have donated thru the years. Meldrum Bay was a big lumber and fishing community when folks from southern Ontario settled here 150 years ago. The "Net Shed" term comes from the shed where the fishermen repaired their nets.
Enjoyed some yummy leftovers tonight from past 2 nights in Killarney,
Tonight is our last night in Canada....4 weeks ago tomorrow we left Port Clinton on this journey - what a wonderful trip cruising almost 900 miles at this point.
Rain is on the way...
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