The Islands

Today is Tuesday, July 17! Happy Anniversary Captain! Who  knew we'd be spending it in the North Channel this year.
On Sunday we left Meldrum Bay and headed to Turnbull Island. The islands here are interesting in that they are all rock! I'm still trying to figure out how trees grow on them. So we sailed to Turnbull Island and caught a great little anchorage kinda nestled between the rocks. The water was warm and Skip swam. Because we are anchoring so much, we are conserving our water supply, so bathing in the lake water is essential. It becomes a little tricky especially when other boats are at the same anchorage!
On Monday we headed out, going East toward Aird Island. Unless you see the islands in the North Channel, it's hard to explain just how many there are. We got to Aird Island through the Whalesback  Channel. We motored all day as you had to watch for an outcropping of rocks, etc.
Aird Island was a beautiful anchorage. Very quiet and peaceful. There were three other boats back in the cove we headed to. Large powerboats. The sunset was beautiful. Unfortunately I couldn't take a picture because our tablet had locked up. It's all better this morning! It took the night to recover!
Today we left Aird Island and are continuing East. Our destination today is Clapperton Island. I'll let you know later what we find there.
As we made our way toward Clapperton, we had to go through a passage called Little Detroit. This passage links the Whalesback and McBean Channels. This is a very narrow area, only big enough for one vessel at a time to pass through. And you have to announce that you are going through!  I've attached a picture.
Talked to Nicole and Chris yesterday. Our Amelia is walking and talking and Xavier is in big boy unders all the time. Yipee! Chris was headed to Texas with stops along the way to call on his customers. We also heard from my cousin/brother with a good report  from his doctor. They are headed for a little fishing with friends in Canada. Good luck! 
Our gin rummy marathon continues, with me currently in the lead. But that won't last to long I'm thinking!
Sure do miss everyone at home.
Love and Blessings,
Margo and Skip