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Information on Your Destination

May 22, 2025

Despite everything, I am relentlessly committed to taking a positive viewpoint on the shenanigans currently raining on our parade.

The May Two-Four Long Weekend was the universal start of the boating season in these parts. The unprecedented overuse of the word ‘unprecedented’ nonetheless describes our upcoming boating season, thanks to the bizarre break-up we are enduring on our southern border.

Reported everywhere  indicate that Canadians have dramatically reduced their travel to the US leaving more time and resources for adventures at home. Everyone I speak with is planning their cruising on this side of the border and we have seen some sail racing organizations re-routing the course inside our waters. The good news is that this will be a great summer for Canadian boating destinations. Make your plans asap.

So, what shall we do? If you blow the dust off your PORTS Guide, it’s easy to see that there is a limitless catalogue of places to go. Further, I am hoping that we can inspire YOU to make some recommendations for day trips, weeklong cruises or an entire itinerary. I recall fondly a spin from Vancouver to Bowen Island. How handy is that for a flip to an amazing getaway. Heading to Toronto Island for the weekend puts the kids in another world. Georgian Bay’s Baie Fine is a whole different world.

So where are you headed on your All Canadian boat trip?  It will be interesting to report your ideas in our first edition of June in a couple of weeks – contact us via onboard@kerrwill.com .

With a lot of luck, one day we may find the border more inviting, but for Summer 2025, it’s anchors up here at home. Let us know where you are heading.

John Morris, Online Editor

Photo By Allegra Smith-Herriott

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