York Boat Photo of the Day – Our Tent
July 14th, 2011
Our tent is tied along the top to a ridge pole, and the oiled canvas (yellow) is draped over. Sleeps 6!
York Boat Photo of the Day – A Lovely Evening
July 13th, 2011
After the snow stopped, it became a lovely evening. We were at Strong Creek Park.
York Boat Photo of the Day – Snowy Rowing
July 12th, 2011
This was the worst weather we encountered -- snow, sleet and wind. Despite this, crew morale was remarkably good. Jack, in the foreground, is probably just about to crack a joke...
York Boat Photo of the Day – Cooking Over a Campfire
July 11th, 2011
We cooked all but two meals over the campfire. It's amazing what you can make when you know how!
We built this particular fire on the forest floor, so we dug down to the mineral dirt to ensure our fire didn’t spread. We were always very careful with our campfires, especially when the twigs and ground litter (what foresters call duff) was very dry. There weren’t any fire bans during our trip, but we brought a camp stove just in case.
York Boat Photo of the Day – Along Mushikitee Island
July 10th, 2011
The York Boat tied up along Mushikitee Island. Notice the rudder is attached, and angled to reduce the pressure on it by the current.
We had hoped to sail that day, which is why we put the rudder on, but the wind changed direction on us. Check out the Paddling the Peace guide to read more about Mushikitee Island.
York Boat Photo of the Day – A Moose Cow and Calf
July 9th, 2011
We saw lots of wildlife, including this moose cow and calf! (photo taken with 10X zoom)
York Boat Photo of the Day – Fishing Rod
July 8th, 2011
This was our fishing rod at first. It didn't work very well, so later when someone gave us a more modern one, we couldn't say no...
York Boat Photo of the Day – A Happy Crew
July 7th, 2011
Here we are, looking happy and relaxed on a beautiful hot day!
York Boat Photo of the Day – A Beaver
July 6th, 2011
York Boat Photo of the Day – The Captain
July 5th, 2011
Teresa (the Captain) looking happy at the helm.