Early on the morning of June 26, 2015 we made ready to leave Tobermory and bound for Killarney. We were on a long dock with boats fore and aft and another long dock full of boats to port (left). Kristi thought we should wait for others to move, but with no wind or current Tom felt it was doable. So with morning fog still hugging the water we crept out in reverse, going dead slow and using the bow thruster like a rudder. No drama at all, although Kristi stood by with boat hook and fenders, and other boaters came out on deck to watch. Sometimes the bow thruster really is the Easy Button.
Once clear of the marina we headed for Killarney via Flower Pot Island. The island is named for rock formations that resemble flower pots and they really did! With sun shining and mild temps we had found a very beautiful part of the world. Somehow seeing it from our own boat made it that much better.
With no wind and flat water, we motored towards Killarney, marveling at rocky islands and crystal clear water. Killarney is situated in a narrow channel protected by a rocky island on one side, and rocky mainland on the other. We found Sportsman’s Marina to be very nice with a friendly young staff who actually knew a bit about boats. In the summer this is a very busy place since it’s a popular stop for most boats in the area. We were just a bit early for the summer season, so the crowds weren’t here yet. Just nice docks, excellent service and very clean facilities.
Friends told us to look for the fish and chips bus for a great meal. We found that the bus had been so successful they are now in a building. Just walk up to the road, turn right and you can’t miss it. The fish and chips were excellent, but be aware this isn’t much fancier than the bus. After dinner we wandered the town a bit and did some shopping. We really liked Killarney and would love to go back during the “summer season”. If you’re visiting Lake Huron’s North Channel, be sure to venture a bit east of Little Current and check out Killarney. It’s a nice little town in a beautiful setting.
Finally it was time to start plotting a course for Little Current.
