Anchoring in the THOUSAND ISLANDS and the COAST GUARD was called on us...

Today we are anchoring in the Thousand Islands for the FIRST TIME! We haven't anchored since our time on the Hudson River, and we are aching to get back into it. Anchoring in general ticks all the boxes for us, and what a place to be, the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence Seaway in between the United States and Canada. It's sunny and the water is clear, everything was going smoothly until a boat honked at us and it turned out that someone called the Coast Guard on us because they thought we were distressed!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers from the Loop,
Jennifer and Elliot
#greatloop #boatlife #travel
🎥 Episode #288 | Filmed on July 10th 2022
🇺🇸 America's Great Loop | Cape Vincent, New York
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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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[@lukeamato2348]

Boldt castle is always an amazing sight

[@chrishackett554]

You can absolutely transit Canadian waters without reporting to CBSA or any Canadian authorities and Canadians can cross into USA waters. You invoke reporting to CBSA in Canada when you drop anchor in their waters or touch a dock or shoreline. Same for USA. The ArriveCAN app is no longer mandatory so all you have to do is call the national Canadian vessel reporting number. Now if you do report into Canada and upon your return to a USA dock or anchorage, you will have to report to CBP via their app. Remember it’s only when you drop anchor or physically touch the other nations land that you need to report by vessel. The Canadians are also touchy about obtaining a Canadian fishing license if you fish in their waters. You can get day passes online for about $25 .

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

Your at canoe point state park the beach to your right is a popular hang out when the wind is blowing downriver . To your stern is eel bay very popular for sunsets and other romantic things 🤪. My cottage is a dingy ride away . Foxys restaurant is very close . Yes you can hear loons , coyotes, and a lot of bald eagles 🦅. Wish I knew you where there then . Also a lot of mallard 🦆 ducks in the area .

[@questionmark4348]

You can learn to make a Loon call (by cupping your hands together) by searching "Making a loon call" on youtube ......Oh !!! and they are solitary birds and like to have the lake all to themselves so if you get good a calling they will respond.

[@ricklee4216]

You would have loved the Rideau. We have a cottage on the rideau and are lulled to sleep nightly by the loon calls.

[@myhappynest6125]

This is awesome. I’m watching your video from my cottage in the Thousand Islands which happens to be right across from Linda Island. Which is why we named her Linview😍. Not sure when this was filmed but I’m glad it popped up on KZbin 😍. Enjoy the Islands

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much! Sounds like you have a wonderful view!

[@COPPER71]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Granny ... Don't break a hip jumping off the boat 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SchoandJo]

😂

[@COPPER71]

You guys should fish for salmon while you're up there This is the time of year for it

[@sarahginter2173]

The Loon is also the Minnesota state bird. They are super loud and all over our lakes!!

[@mvperseverance]

Yes! I live in southern Minnesota and we don’t have many loons, but they’re all over up north and they’re amazing birds!

[@mikepctp]

... almost 50 years in the 1000 islands... my stomping grounds... know almost every inch of it on both sides of the border... wish I knew your timing: could have met you there somewhere... it is a magical place where many dreams are created for life and glad your first few experiences have been positive ones. Trust me: many more to come. Cheers! :)

[@mikepctp]

I was just corrected: 52 years so far... and counting... the boat I just put away for the winter (our tender) is 50 years old this year. ;)

[@martinmartin7176]

You're the best looking 75 year old I know 😅😂🤣👍👍. Beautiful spot for an anchorage .👋👋✌

[@jacobalderman105]

So cool!!! Can't wait to check out the great lakes someday!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks, Jacob!

[@karenprice5439]

Hi..Awesome video...Did Jenn jump in ? We didn't see for sure.....lol... U will hear more loons along the way...A soothing sound..🇨🇦😎

[@SchoandJo]

Haha she did... unfortunately the camera died lol

[@tmac709]

So nice there where you anchored. I can tell Jen didn't take a dip into the water. LOL 🤠

[@SchoandJo]

It was beautiful!

[@randallh82w81]

I was actually on our boat and heard this conversation on the vhf radio! It was hilarious to hear that it was Pivot 😂 Next time you are in the 1000 Islands, let me know. I own a Lifestyle and Branded Apparel store in Gananoque (the ❤ of the 1000 Islands). Would love for you to stop by 😉

[@SchoandJo]

Oh haha thats crazy... For sure! We missed Gananoque this time, but will add it to the list for next time!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Dang Jenn, lookin' good for 75! 🤣 What's your secret?! That area is gorgeous!

[@SchoandJo]

😂😂😂👵👵👵

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Fond memories!

[@jonathanbradley6819]

It's cool to see @1:58 the old vessel Anna. She has a Facebook group that everyone is interested in knowing about her history. She was originally built in my home port.

[@SchoandJo]

We heard a lot about Anna while we were visiting, we had to include a shot of her in the video 😁

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

The 1000 Islands area looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing so many places I will never see in person! The Loon…how cool! I hope you got one of their callings on film after this video! Safe travels!

[@SchoandJo]

Absolutely!! Thanks Suzanne 😁 🦆

[@selahwaydeutl2956]

The 1000 Islands is also Amy's favorite area for cruising. So glad you are enjoying it, but don't tell too many people about it!!! And LOONS, oh my - you must watch 'On Golden Pond'. No dinner for Elliott if he splashes you. 💦

[@SchoandJo]

haha! We will have to add "On Golden Pond" to our watch list - thanks for sharing y'all!

[@doug2078]

See how the NY sun ages you lol Another Cool video !! In Oct I was up near the St Lawrence in Massena NY visiting relatives. Hadn't been there since 1972 !!!!

[@marksimon8155]

Jen's tough; the cold water never bothered her! It was like she never went in?

[@cindyscheepsma7966]

darn....I live in the cape...wish I had known...I would have loved to meet you both!

[@SchoandJo]

❤️

[@petercharron3268]

Loons mate for life and return to the exact same location on the St Lawrence River every summer. So exact that if they are 45 feet in front of your dock, that’s where they will be exactly next summer.

[@lovingcars]

Very beautiful area...

[@eternitysshore]

Hey Elliot! It was worth it!

[@pap91rt50]

We have twenty two pairs of loons on our lake. A nesting pair in our cove. Their calls can be very haunting..

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Where?

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Gladys Kravitz called CG. Said there's some kind of witchcraft going on aboard Pivot! LOL. Google her if you don't know. Showing my age again

[@SchoandJo]

haha!

[@johnmiddlestate4770]

I’m from Cape Vincent and Clayton Area!

[@EdEdelenbos]

2:55 cormorants (the birds) unless I'm mistaken. 11:30... took my breath away just watching. At 64, I don't do my best with cold water. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

Commorants are the black disgusting birds invasive species not to be confused with the beautiful loons

[@EdEdelenbos]

@@craigfitzsimmons7077 the cormorants here on the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries are native and just another fish eating bird. Allaboutbirds and Audubon both describe them as native species from the Bahamas to the Great Lakes. The birds at time marker 2:55 of this video looked a lot like cormorants to me.

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

@@EdEdelenbos I recall watching thousands of Cormorants crossing the Pamlico Sound in the late 70's while stationed on Ocracoke NC. What a sight it was! Something I will never forget.

[@Alcochaser]

Yep that is a Loon

[@SchoandJo]

We're loony about loons

[@1958johndeere620]

Someone swatted you on the water. LOL!

[@SchoandJo]

Lol

[@RobRice-vo1yg]

Hi😎 Rob Roy and Sherrie onboard motoryacht Bullet 😎

[@Bubba-tx1vx]

👍👍👍

[@jaydd7422]

At 13:02 right before Jen starts talking about loons you actually had a loon call that you almost cut off with the edit. I am sure that you have caught lots more.

[@richardlay1492]

I know if I miss it went you enter Canada what you have to do and did the check any paperwork

[@SchoandJo]

We used the ArriveCAN app to tell the government in advance that we would be entering the country, and then when we arrived we called customs. We shared our document numbers and simply answered their questions before getting the clearance to enter :) If you watch our next video, I believe thats when we enter!

[@deanchapman1824]

Question: where is there a Marina to dock a boat in Atlanta?

[@SchoandJo]

The closest boating area, I think, is Lake Lanier

[@dahveed284]

Are you still out there looping? What was the highlight of the loop for you? I'm planning on attempting it this year, but I have to admit that the ICW in the south eastern part of the country doesn't have the best scenery. Not starting in the Hudson and through the Trent-Seven canal looks great and even the Great Lakes I think will be nice. Seems like this makes the whole journey worthwhile.

[@SchoandJo]

We are still Looping! No one highlight, although Canada was full of joys! The ICW in the South East is beautiful, you just have to enjoy it for what it is 😁 Sunrises and sunsets over the salt marshes are incredible.. You will have a blast!

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Just discovered your channel. Love it! Question for you guys...what kind of anchor and size? And has it performed well? Looks like a Mantus?

[@SchoandJo]

It’s amazing! We make a video on switching our CQR for our 65 lb Mantus M1 and we haven’t regretted it once 😁

[@ozcanucal7062]

When you at anchor Captain of the boat consume at Alcohol at boat ? can be any problem from coast guard ? Take care Greeting from Fethiye Turkey

[@SchoandJo]

That is perfectly legal, and no problem with the USCG! You just wouldn’t want to operate the boat under the influence, just like driving a car.

[@ozcanucal7062]

THANKS

[@dianne.simms28]

Once I was canoeing up in the French River of the Georgian Bay, and watched about 20 loons silently circling an area...this was at dusk, and almost felt like it was a ritual..it was really neat. Wait til you see the 30 Thousand Islands in the Georgian Bay.

[@SchoandJo]

Wow, sounds magical Dianne!

[@michaelmangold6242]

we used to fish in ontario province and they have plenty of loons......one call they make sounds just like a baby crying

[@catboatadventures7208]

Love you guys! I wanted take the time to comment today as a fellow drone pilot. Your drone footage was awesome, by the way, and I particularly appreciate the great job both of you are doing with all of your editing on the channel. Very professional looking work. But I do want to caution you though. By any chance are you a Part 107 licensed commercial drone pilot? The reason I ask is that if your channel is monitized, then the drone flying you are doing is commercial, not recreational. And you need a commercial license in order to display your footage on KZbin. Also, on a previous video I saw you flying your drone directly over the crowd at a street fair (it was a couple of videos back). And you need to know that flying over people as a recreational pilot is strictly forbidden by the FAA, and you can get into a boatload of trouble (big fines) if the FAA discovers your footage. As a commercial licensed pilot it is mostly forbidden as well, although there are exceptions. I am only bringing this up because the FAA fines are HUGE. Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJOWk6Geor2mqdk. Just thought you might want to know. Oh, and be particularly careful when flying the drone in Canada. I understand their drone laws are much more stringent than the FAA rules. Keep up the great work that you guys do. I love this channel All the best, Jim Andersen, CatBoat Adventures

[@randyw069]

Loones also mate for life ?

[@SchoandJo]

hmm, I just looked it up and it looks like Loons don't mate for life 😬 Thanks for watching, Randy!

[@randyw069]

@@SchoandJomy bad, I thought they did, I was told that 50 or so yr's ago when I was a kid... "safe travles & god-bless "

[@SchoandJo]

@@randyw069 ah, no worries, I just looked it up since i was curious too! they probably just found it out recently. Cheers!

[@joshuagriffin4375]

Is that where the dressing came from?

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

Yes 1000 islands dressing was invented here

[@nerdgarage]

Don't fight with drones. They'll always win. I have a 3-line scar on my chest as a reminder. =/

[@SchoandJo]

Ouch!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Me thinks your coast guard thing was one of the path boats near by and drinking. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SchoandJo]

haha could be!

[@timgreen4137]

I was curious as to why you were careful to not cross into Canada. Then, Elliott explained that every time you crossed the border, you had to check in with Border Patrol. Makes sense.

[@jrschantz]

You can cross the border without reporting as long as you don't "land" which would include anchoring. Merely cruising into Canadian water does not qualify as entry.

[@chrishackett554]

You also are reporting to CBPs Field Operations and not the Border Patrol although the USBP is the most prevalent USA law enforcement on the river between ports of entry.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Loons are a great bird to watch and listen to. They will also come near the boat if you feed them.✨🌊💨🛥🏝🌞✨

[@jakejaekels7991]

So to clarify a small point, as long as you don’t dock in Canadian waters all you have to do is contact their border authorities on the radio, according to what has been explained to me. However why would you go into Canadian waters and not want to anchor and explore!

[@SchoandJo]

Right on!

[@The442nd]

Wait!!!!!! Did Jen ever go in the water?

[@SchoandJo]

LOL she did, the camera died though 😂

[@The442nd]

Do you have to go through the Trent Severn Canal on this route of The Great Loop. I'm asking because I know there's a 23' beam limit on the Trent Severn

[@SchoandJo]

This route definitely goes through the Trent-Severn, however, you could theoretically track back through Lake Ontario, see Toronto, and skip the Trent-Severn Canal!