We Made it to Canada on our Own Boat 🇨🇦! (And toured BOLDT CASTLE along the way)

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We have been thrilled about exploring Canada since first learning about the Loop a year ago, and today it's time to see if our preparation holds up! Before leaving the U.S. we have one more site to check out, Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle has a heartbreaking story. Originally it was architected and designed on Heart Island as a homage to Bold's wife, but unfortunately, she passed away during construction and all progress was halted, and the island was abandoned.
After touring Boldt Castle we cruise to Rockport to check in!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers from the Loop,
Jennifer and Elliot
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🎥 Episode #291 | Filmed on July 14, 2022
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Hi! We are high school sweethearts from Atlanta, Georgia who decided to take a year off to travel around the world. Together we decided to create vlogs for our journey as a fun way to remember it. On September 15, 2019, we left Atlanta with 3 bags, 2 one-way tickets, and 1 goal of traveling for a whole year. Little did we know, 6 months later we would find ourselves in a nationwide lockdown in India. After spending 5 months in India, we came back to the United States and decided to purchase a 34’ Trawler, dive headfirst into boat life, and kick-off America’s Great Loop.
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@SchoandJo Год назад

Thank you for watching! This video was filmed on July 14th. Find out how much the Great Loop Costs: schoandjo.com/great-loop-expenses/ Want to keep up with us in real-time? Sign up for our weekly email to be filled in our current cruising plans and adventures. schoandjo.com/sunday-summary Do you have recommendations for future stops along America’s Great Loop? Please share them with us here! bit.ly/great-loop-recommendations

@AdventuresofAplusK Год назад

WOW!!! That water is GORGEOUS! 😍 So stoked to see more of an area of Canada we have yet to visit. The Florida Keys to Canada…beyond proud of y’all ❤

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks so much y'all!

@karenprice5439 Год назад

Welcome to 🇨🇦.. An exciting video... Enjoying your excitement. . Looking forward to the videos...🇨🇦🇨🇦

@cmichaelhaugh8517 Год назад

I worked in Belleville, ON from 1983 through 1986 and, having married a woman from Trenton, I go back often- mostly to Kingston now. I used to frequently charter sailboats out of Olympic Harbor and spend magical weekends in the Thousand Islands. More often than not, we would spend the nights tied to a buoy in the Admiralty islands. Beau Rivage was one of our favorites. Fond memories in this video!

@ryankay6716 Год назад

Welcome to Canada!!! Cant wait to see you reaction with some of the locks on the Trent Severn.

@michaelbruder5610 Год назад

Welcome to the land of Mounties, beaver tails, butter tarts and poutine eh. Hopefully you don’t encounter any Canadians of limited intelligence aka a “hoser” 😉 We look forward to watching your 🇨🇦 Journey

@jeffreyyoung702 Год назад

Jenn, Be honest, the thought of maybe keelhauling the "skipper" crossed your mind once you saw the anchor?

@SchoandJo Год назад

hehe

@carolbarranco838 Год назад

My husband and I spend 8 weeks up at the 1000 Islands. It truly is magical. We have been going there for 34 years and this is where he proposed to me. It was so cute to see you guys get so excited about it. ❤️

@SchoandJo Год назад

Aww thats a sweet story!

@Alcochaser Год назад

Its been a while, But ive been to the castle and over that bridge. The Thousand Islands is no less amazing now

@SchoandJo Год назад

Such a beautiful area for sure!

@Alcochaser Год назад

@@SchoandJo Though now to be official you have ti visit a Tim Hortons and then your officially in Canada

@SchoandJo Год назад

@@Alcochaser Haha sounds good to us 😁

@Lostinsaidsauce 3 месяца назад

Great content guys love everything you guys do

@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Год назад

Congratulations on making it to Canada. Enjoy the Ride

@derjaeger3321 Год назад

We have been on the water on the Canadian side many times in a rented 16 footer out of Gananoque. As such, and as we are not the best mariners we avoid the main channel and keep to the small bays and passages between the islands - they are magical. One passage near Smugglers Cove is between two islands, one of which is called whirlpool island. You can see the small pools and eddies. If you can , make sure you see Half Moon bay, the big boat will not navigate it but the tender will. I also suggest you visit Muskie Jake’s lounge in the Gananoque Inn. Also Kingston has some great Brew Pubs. You will remember this trip for years, the 1000 Islands is a true wonder. But the River can get very unfriendly when the wind gets nasty. Watch your charts too, many shoals.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks so much for the suggestions, will have to add them to the list next time! It really is a wonderful area to cruise

@griddlemethis8804 6 месяцев назад

Well done you two crazy kids!

@ampegor Год назад

Welcome to Canada. Can’t wait to see your footage of our local cruising area in Georgian bay and the north channel.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Right on, thanks Andy!

@dkarukas Год назад

I grew up outside of Syracuse, NY and in my youth traveled around the upstate and Thousand Islands. You guys are the first Loopers to stop and record your travels along the Erie Canal. It was nice to see little towns with restaurants and festivals. Can't forget to mention Ollie.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Right on! We thoroughly enjoyed our time up there! Can't wait to go back 😁

@bobmckenzie386 Год назад

Drove tour boats out of Rockport for 5 yrs and then worked out of Kingston for 12 yrs. Acapt. from Kingston is doing the Loop from here this year. Safe trip and Welcome to Canada

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Bob!

@frankrice5364 Год назад

How do u guys earn money to do these trips

@chrishackett554 Год назад

Another great video ! Sorry to see you missed docking at ABay. You actually should have gone to the larger municipal dock on the other side of town, exactly opposite from the smaller municipal dock you were at, where there is a huge floating dock with plenty of water for large craft. 50’ and 60’ footers have enough to water to dock or fuel up on that side. The TI Club was a good alternative. You could have also hopped over to the River Edge private dock and they allow some day usage. Also minor correction, The St Lawrence River is all fresh water and not tidal water. You correctly noted there is a current that runs from west (Great Lakes) to east (Gulf of St Lawrence) that can very from 1 to 3 mph depending on season and how much outflow they allow at the Iroquois Gates and Robert Moses Dam and power station in Massena. Thankfully Canada got rid of ArriveCan app for land and water arrivals. Keep up the great videos !

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Chris! We were trying to go for "free option" for the budget which is why we didn't go to the private or marina options. Maybe they would have allowed us to dock for the day! Regardless, ABay is on our list for next time because we missed exploring the town this time. Cheers!

@IamSpectre2020 Год назад

what's that on your anchor? Ho yea welcome to Canada the land of weeds. Sometimes the vegation is so tichk our Danforth just glides on top, so we have two anchors, our Danforth and a plow otherwise you go for a midnight ride. The st Lawrence is no where near as bad as the Rideau Canal.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Definitely don't want an unexpected midnight ride haha. Thanks for watching!

@debakey7111 Год назад

Wow. Gorgeous water! Can't wait to visit there

@SchoandJo Год назад

You're going to love it!

@joseventura2522 Год назад

Lake water was at it lowest people has ever seen it, by the end of August, we barely could use any boat ramps, water was so low...still now in November way below expected

@SchoandJo Год назад

Oh wow!

@holgerlafrenz2895 Год назад

Yup, don't you love the sea weed? In September it let's loose and floats into shore and rots. Stinky!

@SchoandJo Год назад

Geeze

@michaelhensley4102 Год назад

Love your videos, thousand islands is beautiful. I never had an urge to do the loop, but after watching your videos i'm starting to think about it. I finally broke down and bought some nice headphones, i never realized the quality of your background music. You really pay great attention to every detail of the video. Thank you again for the time and effort you put into this.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Oh cool - thanks so much Michael! Let us know if you have any questions about Looping! We appreciate you watching!

@tmac709 Год назад

Canada is a beautiful place to visit and cruise the clear waters. Glad y'all finally made it to Canada. Jen sure knows how to work those ropes when docking. 🤠

@SchoandJo Год назад

That she does!

@almolloy5817 Год назад

Welcome to Canada (albeit 5 months late) from a Lake Ontario sailor.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks so much Al! We love you home cruising grounds!

@frankrice5364 Год назад

Awesome vedio guys

@rogerroy911 Год назад

Great video. Noticed your yellow single flag. Looks like you put it on the starboard side... its my understanding it should be on the port side. Please correct me if im wrong. Love your videos!

@MeltingFire68 Год назад

The flag of the visiting country should never be flown higher than the US flag. That is a standard practice.

@SchoandJo Год назад

In nautical terms, I don't think you are correct. You can check Chapmans Piloting, that's where we got our information! For a power boat, the visiting country goes on the starboard spreader, it'd be impossible for that to be lower than the US flag off our stern.

@MeltingFire68 Год назад

@@SchoandJo You are correct if you are flying the Visiting flag on the starboard spreader. If you fly both on the same pole on the stern the US flag should always be flown higher then the visiting country. Sorry, I just enough information in me to be dangerous as the say. Love your videos!

@joeldelamirande5792 Год назад

What better American or Canadian great loop

@SchoandJo Год назад

Their is no "better" Loop, but the Canadian portion is the more traditional route and the most scenic and historical. The United States only portion of the American Great Loop is not as popular, but still many choose that route every year!

@scottivanoff3332 Год назад

Wow 0.75 I would stay for at least a month lol

@SchoandJo Год назад

Haha they know that too so its only a 3 night maximum in one stretch 🥲

@vincentconnolly2597 Год назад

👍🎣🤿⛵🌊🏖️⛱️💯

@thelakesidedivas3864 Год назад

You guys are so cute! Gotta love Canada eh!

@SchoandJo Год назад

Eh!

@70soperator16 Год назад

Although the scenery is beautiful.....I'm more impressed with Jenn's line handling skills.....masterful and reflexive.....well done

@SchoandJo Год назад

haha thanks so much!

@vincentconnolly2597 Год назад

FLORIDA 🏖️⛱️💯

@shawnengstrom2246 Год назад

Not sure where you are but the Christmas boat parade is this Saturday in Carrabelle.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Shawn! We are still a bit behind, about to get to the Tenn-Tom Waterway. We do post real time on our Sunday Summary email if you’re interested!

@shawnengstrom2246 Год назад

@@SchoandJo Oh Wow!

@jackypaulcukjati3186 Год назад

Happy Birthday Jen! 🎉

@SchoandJo Год назад

Aww thanks Jake!

@HopeOfJoe Год назад

Niiiiiice one guys. Landscape reminds me of Maine. Beautiful, and Jen with so much laughter and wonder. 👍🏻🎄💨🛥🌞✨🎄✨

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Richard!

@bobmccord6941 Год назад

It is not tide it is current

@SchoandJo Год назад

👍

@BlueRainJacket Год назад

Anchor looked like Oscar the Grouch when you pulled it up. And looked just as grumpy too...

@SchoandJo Год назад

haha

@suzanneaydelotte801 Год назад

So exciting to make it to Canada! Great video…so much beauty along the St. Lawrence River! Safe travels❣️

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks so much Suzanne 😁

@annhysell6064 Год назад

Way to go! You both seem so calm, even when moving to plan C. (or those clips are not included 🤔). The Great Lakes are amazing. Friendly ports, accessible, & hopefully you had decent weather windows. Be well.

@SchoandJo Год назад

haha thanks Ann... after a few thousand miles you just learn to roll with the punches of boat life 😁 thanks for watching!

@PaulBing-xo7qn Год назад

Great videos. I live vicariously through your videos. From previous experience - if you are planning on docking in the Thousand Island Provential Park, it is best to be done before Canada Day July 1St as locals boats occupy the slips for Canada Day celebration saving their place

@SchoandJo Год назад

Interesting, thanks Paul!

@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures Год назад

You two are a well oiled machine. I love your channel and after a few weeks I think I'm caught up now. Thanks for inspiring me to do the Great Loop(when the kids move out one year. LOL). 🐟🐟🐟

@SchoandJo Год назад

Niiice, you are going to have a blast when you head out in a year! Thanks for watching 🤙

@carolwestermann5309 Год назад

Love your excitement over traveling from Key West, FL to Canada. Quite an accomplishment. You guys have learned and experienced so much!!!

@SchoandJo Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@RonJefferson-gg4pt Год назад

Glad you were excited about entering Canada. As I'm sure you already know, the Trent Severn Waterway is one of the nicest places to spend the summer on the Great Loop. My wife and I spotted you in Campbellford Ontario at the chocolate factory. We hope your adventures have been fun and exciting in our beautiful country.

@SchoandJo Год назад

oh right on! Thanks so much for saying hi Ron 😁

@Jannm Год назад

The Thousand Islands are my all time favorite on the Loop!. We grew up in Michigan but Canada Rocked it. So glad you are letting us relive it!!!

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Jann!

@randallh82w81 Год назад

Awwww. So nice to see my backyard! It’s so hard this time of year when it gets cold and the boats come out. It was great to re-live the summer! Congrats on making it all that way. Wasn’t it worth it?!

@SchoandJo Год назад

It was absolutely worth it!

@donnobles5272 Год назад

Great video!! They keep getting better and better. I have the exact same boat, so really enjoy your travels. I see this video is 5 months old so where are you guys on the loop now?

@SchoandJo Год назад

Oh thats cool Don! We are currently on the Tenn-Tom! Sign up for our Sunday-Summary newsletter if you'd like to stay in the loop (pun inteneded) with where we are currently :)

@EdEdelenbos Год назад

Nice...

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks for watching Ed!

@MrTwig1227 Год назад

I notice when starting the engine you don’t turn on a blower to evacuate fuel fumes. Is that not necessary on Pivot?

@MrTwig1227 Год назад

@@karaDee2363 diesel doesn’t require blowers? Less explosive I realize. I have an old diesel pick up. Requires the glow plugs to warm up.

@ks4io Год назад

you might want to do a quick check on your raw water intake screens with all of them weeds

@SchoandJo Год назад

No doubt! We did check it but all was good! We did hear about quite a few loopers who had problems this season though, due to the weeds.

@matthewrichards9514 Год назад

Welcome to my "home and native land!"....as the national anthem goes....

@SchoandJo Год назад

Super excited to be visiting Canada for the first time!

@pokeygravityryder Год назад

If you had hopped in the water at that sign that says fast current, you float right back around to the stern of your boat. I’ve done it several times and my kids love it.

@SchoandJo Год назад

haha we learned that from a local, amazing!

@pokeygravityryder Год назад

@@SchoandJo we just realized, looking at our Summer photos, that we left that dock slip the day you arrived haha. Small world

@vernholmes7940 Год назад

Congrats on this milestone! You guys are doing great!

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Vern!

@noahmcmillan7611 Год назад

Where are you currently? I have been watching your entire journey. Just curious where you actually are now.

@noahmcmillan7611 Год назад

Never mind, I just saw where I can be added to the email list. I will do that. God speed to y’all.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Noah! We just sent it out too, we are on the Tennessee River :)

@billjeffery2419 Год назад

WELCOME TO CANADA,

@SchoandJo Год назад

Thanks Bill! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@ClassXIRoads Год назад

The need to have a vaccine passport has stop us from going into Canada, but I believe they have come to their senses and have dropped that requirement.

@jr.leininger4109 Год назад

Yeah I hope they do or I'll have to skip that portion. They don't allow guns either but those can be shipped to Michigan to pick up later.

@SchoandJo Год назад

👍

@buckpowers4837 Год назад

Canada is a prize to visit. They have such a clean lifestyle and the whole country is appreciated by its residents. It's a shame we can't get that dedicated feeling for what we have here in the US. If it just wasn't so gosh darn cold. Isee your wearing jackets and not even thinking of taking a swim.

@SchoandJo Год назад

Right on!