We motored into Snug Harbour and tried to locate the shallow anchoring areas that are marked on the chart. All of the areas that we found we 25' to 40' deep, not real convenient for anchoring. We motored around and found a spot that was 17' and would give us swing room, except for a south wind. We decided to stay put, have lunch and see how she swings on the anchor. The wind changed directions SW to SE and we had plenty of room to swing. OK to stay.
While eating dinner there was a black thing on the shore. Belinda picked up the binoculars and declared that the black thing was a garbage bag. I watched the garbage bag for a moment and noted that the garbage bag was moving. I picked up the binoculars to see a porcupine.
After dinner, a full moon was rising. This is our 3rd full moon of the trip. Time is going by quickly.
In the morning, there was a heavy downpour with a south wind. The location that we had anchored was susceptible to a south wind. However, the wind would come around either end of the harbour and cancel out making our location devoid of wind, only a gentle breeze that pushed us back and forth. Could have stayed there in a gale. Weather report was severe thunderstorm warnings. On the North Channel cruisers' net, it was announced that most of the severe weather was south and that some rain would arrive by about 11am. We decided to haul anchor and go quickly over to Killarney. It did rain a bit on the way but we slowed down to let the black clouds pass as we seemed to be catching up to them. The storm had quickly formed 1 meter waves in the bit that is open to Lake Huron.
We had made a reservation at the Killarney Mountain Lodge. Good choice since many boats had not yet left because of the weather. It is clearing up now so we may still be able to use the pool.
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