May 2019
This year spring took a long time in coming. Mid April a Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker turned back at Hope island as the ice was too thick, an ice ridge of 19′! The water temperature in Penetang bay was 11.5 °C. Thanks to Tom for being my launch helper.
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