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We spent a week on Freedom's Challenge, a clean, well laid out trawler with two bedrooms and two heads. Three seating areas for meals, games, conversation. The boat had everything we needed and was clean and well maintained. This was our first boat charter and we loved it. The North Channel is so beautiful and the trip was both adventurous and relaxing. I highly recommend everything about CYC.

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I haven't chartered from many places, Grand Travis Bay, MI, Sarasota, Fla and Chesapeake, MD. I own my own 33' sailboat (Southern California) so chartering is for convenience so I can return to the best place I have ever been to boat. That being said, CYC is the best service at the best place to sail that I can imaging. Drop dead reliable and they do it all for our convenience. Wouldn't even think of looking elsewhere.

I have chartered boats from Pam and Ken five times. I am an experienced charterer and CYC is by far the best I have experienced. Their boats are always immaculate and well equipped. They also have a well stocked chandlery. We always opt to pay an additional $100 to board the afternoon before our charter begins. A nice touch is that there are always fresh ice cubes in the freezer for sundowners. The North Channel is an amazing place and should be on every cruiser's bucket list. Good navigational skills are required as there are many rocks to be avoided. No cocktails until after you drop the hook!

Canadian Yacht Charters is a well run charter company operated by Ken and Pam, a husband and wife team. I chartered a boat with them this summer and found their operation to be very well thought out and well executed. The boats are well setup and the operators are easy to deal with. We had a few issues with our boat but I would not hesitate to charter with this company again.

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Located on Manitoulin Island, CYC offers the finest selection of impeccably maintained modern yachts – sailboats, powerboats and catamarans. Our standard is second to none. CYC is located in the heart of the best freshwater cruising grounds in the world – “The North Channel”.  Only 12 miles from the breathtaking Benjamin Islands.

Imagine pink granite islands, millions of years old, covered with windswept pines and scattered throughout a 120 mile expanse of the bluest freshwater in the world. Dozens of untainted anchorages, secret gunkholes and quaint harbour towns make up this “Boater’s Paradise”. This supreme waterway offers breath-taking scenery and solitude yet is within close reach of services and all amenities.

The timeless and unique pink granite of the Benjamin Islands, the protected sailing of the Whalesback Channel and the white quartz cliffs lining the 8 mile fjord of Baie Finn, are but a small part of this world renowned cruising area known as the North Channel of Lake Huron. The North Channel spills into Georgian Bay and there are literally hundreds of beautiful anchorages to discover.

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30 water street. gore bay, ontario, canada. p0p 1h0.

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• www.cycnorth.com

Gore Bay Marina

• Accommodation for vessels up to 100 feet in length
• 30 amp and 50 amp electrical hookups
• A limestone breakwall providing shelter
• Gas and diesel
• Hookup to municipal water system
• A fully-stocked marina store (operated by Canadian Yacht Charters)
• 18 toilets and 14 showers
• Front load washing and drying laundry

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Gore Bay—The Best Boating on Manitoulin Island

As I sat on the outdoor patio at Buoy’s Eatery in Gore Bay , enjoying a perfect panzerotti and an ice-cold ginger ale, I was able to take in a view of the entire waterfront. Despite having spent the entire morning walking the boardwalk and piers, exploring the chandlery and admiring the boats, it wasn’t until lunchtime that I realized how great Gore Bay is for boaters .

Manitoulin's Best Marina

Being one of only two towns on the entirety of Manitoulin Island , Gore Bay is home to a small, permanent population, but those numbers swell significantly once boating season arrives. Most of that increased activity is centred around the town marina. From the impressive limestone breakwater that shelters the harbour from the open waters of the North Channel, to the landmark Red Roof Pavilion, the Gore Bay marina offers every amenity a boater would need .

As the home port for Canadian Yacht Charters , and its fleet of sixteen boats, including sailboats, catamarans and trawlers, the marina is equipped to deal with boats of all sizes. The new docks were installed in 2007 and can accommodate vessels up to 80 feet in length. 

CYC operates a full chandlery right on the waterfront, next to the fuel dock. It’s well stocked and staffed with experienced sailors, who are also responsible for maintaining the fleet of charter boats. There are canoes, kayaks and paddleboards available for rent, along with several bicycles, ideal for transient boaters who want to explore the surrounding wilderness or stock up on groceries and supplies from the downtown merchants.

The fuel dock offers both gas and diesel, with full pump out services. Due to the layout of the harbour, my advice is to radio ahead if you’re bringing a large vessel in for fuel. More than one or two boats at the fuel dock might make for some uncomfortable manoeuvring for less experienced skippers. You can find marina staff on VHF channel 68.

Launching by Trailer

If you are bringing your boat to Gore Bay on a trailer, you’ll find a small boat launch is available. My first thought was that it seemed narrow, but it’s very well maintained with piers on both sides, so there should be minimal effects from wind and currents. There’s a $5 fee for launching, collected in a box on the honour system and there is plenty of free parking at the south end of the marina.

Things to Do

When it’s time to get off the boat, Gore Bay offers a variety of activities and events for the whole family. The Farmers Market and Fish Market  is open every Friday, which I think is a welcome change for this traditionally Saturday morning event. Manitoulin Island produces some of the best freshwater fish in the world and you’ll not want to miss the opportunity to try it. For the more active adventurer, there's a hiking trail along the bluffs on the east side of the bay that offers a spectacular view of the harbour and marina.

For an even better experience, you’ll want to head out to Misery Bay Provincial Park , about a 25-minute drive from Gore Bay. Here you’ll find several short hiking trails winding through the woodlands and old beaches. You’ll also discover one of the more interesting geological features of Manitoulin Island, the alvars : a rare area of exposed limestone with no soil that you’ll find only in Northern Europe, or here, in the Great Lakes Basin.

Stay Awhile

If you need a place to spend the night, I suggest stopping by the Queen’s Inn . Located just across the street from the marina waterfront, this charming combination of country inn and bed and breakfast has been restored to its original glory. In the late nineteenth century, this building served as one of the three original hotels in Gore Bay. The Queen’s Inn has been ranked as one of the 10-Best bed and breakfasts in all of Ontario by Cottage Life magazine .

If you find yourself in Gore Bay on the second-last weekend in July, you’ll get to experience their family-focused summer festival, Harbour Days . Last year’s festival drew in hundreds of people from all over the area for a full weekend of activities including food, shows, theatre, slow-pitch baseball and live music. This year’s festival is promising to be even better. It’s happening the weekend of July 22-24.

As I finished my lunch, I realized I’ve now lived on Manitoulin Island for over a year and this was only my second visit to Gore Bay. During the short walk back to my vehicle, I decided that I would be back soon. Not only is Gore Bay a great place for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts, it’s quite likely the best haven for boaters on the entire island.

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Canadian Yacht Charters based at the marina in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario offers bareboat charters, skippered cruises, day sails and even has a sailing and cruising school. A live aboard adventure awaits while you get certified and they offer basic, intermediate and advanced courses for CYA Certification, while you enjoy a week of sailing, anchoring and swimming with family and friends. Canadian Yacht Charters has the largest fleet in the Great Lakes, and the modern yachts, sailboats, powerboats and catamarans are impeccably maintained, come on incredible sailing adventures with them in the heart of the best freshwater cruising grounds in the world as they say, the North Channel is truly a boater's paradise.

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30 Water Street. Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada. P0P 1H0 | Bookings: 1-800-565-0022 | E-Mail: [email protected]

~ Bareboat Charters                       ~ Day Sails                       ~ Skippered Cruises                       ~ Sailing & Cruising School  

Each CYC charter includes:

~ Navigation-- Chart-plotting GPS, charts, books & guides, parallel rule/dividers, hand bearing compass, cockpit compass, binoculars, diving mask, radar reflector, air horn, flashlight & batteries, flares, VHF radio, Mafor code sheets, depth sounder, knotmeter~ General-- Cd stereo cassette player, cockpit or flying bridge cushions, sun awning or bimini, miscellaneous lines, boat hook, mop, pail, brush, barbecue and brush, swim ladder

~ Ground Tackle-- plow, CQR anchor (200' rope and chain), Danforth anchor (100' rope and chain), mooring, spring, and extra shore lines, fenders & bumpers~ Galley-- garbage pail & bags, utensils, silverware, cookware, coffee pot & tea kettle, dishes & glasses, cleaning supplies, bug repellent, pic coils, bilge pump handle

~ Head-- toilet paper, head chemical, soap, towels, kleenex, clothespins~ Sails--  roller furling main* and jib, self-tailing winches

*not available on the Pearson 27

~ Safety-- first aid kit, bosun's chair, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, life jackets, life ring & 50' of floating line, tool box~ Dinghy-- dinghy, outboard, oars, fuel, bailer pump

~ Berth-- sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, dishcloths, soap

~ General-- Cd stereo cassette player, cockpit or flying bridge cushions, sun awning or bimini, miscellaneous lines, boat hook, mop, pail, brush, barbecue and brush, swim ladder

~ Galley-- garbage pail & bags, utensils, silverware, cookware, coffee pot & tea kettle, dishes & glasses, cleaning supplies, bug repellent, pic coils, bilge pump handle

~ Sails--  roller furling main* and jib, self-tailing winches

~ Dinghy-- dinghy, outboard, oars, fuel, bailer pump

~ Extras-- engine oil & coolant, dinghy fuel, boat fuel, stove propane

Plus everything the boater needs for safety, convenience and fun; in our fully stocked boat chandlery!

Canadian Yacht Charters (CYC) | 30 Water St. Gore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0 Booking Line: 1-800-565-0022 | Charter Base: 1-705-282-0185 | Fax: 1-705-282-0443 | Email: [email protected]

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