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POTW: Shocking!

August 13, 2026

Shane Griffin caught this Photo of the Week lightning strike perfectly.

“The photo was taken at Marina Del Rey in Ramara (Orillia)  facing 332° NW down the channel that leads to Mc Phee bay from my slip. 

“I boat mainly on Lake Simcoe but travel the Trent annually in some direction north or east depending on the time I have available.”

Got a photo to share.  The Photo of the Week comes from YOU – anything on or around your boat.  Send it along to onboard@opmediagroup.vca and please put POTW in the subject line.  Keep snapping!

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