Part:1 Lake Superior's Fresh Water Paradise | Shanty Boat Living

Howdy! Guys and gals. Chris (The crazy ex-Amish) and I spent a week exploring the Apostle Islands in beautiful Lake Superior. I hope this further inspires folks with an interest in shanty boats to realize you can go almost anywhere with a good one. Pick your days, and the whole world is your home. :)
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[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

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[@tarapayne4945]

Now yer in my neck of the woods! I used to live in Bayfield!🤩✨🌞 I know I mentioned that before, but I’m really looking forward to this one!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Poor wavy, gets left alone while you get gas and chewed up by black flies, that was a well earned treat !!! I live 3 hours NW of Duluth, the Apostle Island are an amazing place to visit !!! Blessings

[@chrisg6534]

Just absolutely love these boat travel videos and the two wheels ones too! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@ChrisC-gq5ni]

Salt water scars on the beagle barge give so much character. Like an old barn, love it man. That wood has seen more of the country than most people will ever see.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@ChrisC-gq5ni I love it too. Salty! :)

[@tmccormick48]

Been all over Superior. One thing I don't miss are the black flies. The islands are beautiful. Loved finding agates along the shores. Love your videos. Thank you

[@LisaHouserman]

I have a small channel and it is so weird when someone mentions that they watch it. A younger gal at the local market was ringing up my items a while back and mentioned that she watches. I was surprised. When I wrote the column a lot more people knew of me because the little weekly paper covered all of western Crawford County PA. It must be kind of nice to run into ppl who watch you and W on your adventures. Take care. xo

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@LisaHouserman Lisa. I just subscribed to your channel. Congratulations on going over 1k subs. We net quite a few people out there that watch the channel. I have social anxiety, so it's really hard for me to not come across as an (uncommon) loon! ;)

[@LisaHouserman]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage well thank you for subscribing it's not as fun as it once was. I used to have a weekly game show but I gave it all up for the Glamorous job of slinging hash at the diner LOL. I loved it when you did The Uncommon loon meme. It was very clever. Every time I see anything pertaining to a loon, I think of On Golden Pond. This talk-to-text is driving me to drink anyhow thanks for the reply

[@prestongilbert4199]

Brent: I lived in Northern Maine and Northern NH for 25 years. Did a lot of stream and lake fishing. Best deterrent for black flies is the biggest cheapest cigar u can stand. I don't smoke but when I fish I am a stogie guy. The goal is just to keep it lit. Lololol

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@prestongilbert4199 that's a good hack right there. Thank you!

[@karaDee2363]

My neighbor used to do the same

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’m a woman and I don’t smoke but I’m gonna get some ceegars !

[@prestongilbert4199]

@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 The truth is I could only stand to smoke one for 30 minutes or so, they did a number on my stomach LOL. Thats when I discovered that the best solution was to go fishing with two or three guys who loved cigars and couldn't smoke them at home because their wives hated 'em. It proved to be much more effective for clearing a large area of all kinds of bugs. Black flies in particular hate cigar smoke.

[@katieme7165]

I am a greenhouse manager, for many years we used tobacco as a pesticide. It came in a thick liquid with old coffee grounds as a fuel, then we lit it off and let the canister of tobacco smoke. Next morning everything was dead. ( except plants)

[@kimbingaman8625]

Thanks so much! Beautiful tour. I also love lighthouses. Just visited the Navesink Twin Lights and Sandy Hook light in New Jersey. Fabulous ❤

[@SHOE53]

Boating on Lake Superior in the summer look pretty sweet but you can have the black flies.

[@LisaM563]

What a fun adventure & it’s even better that you have a friend to share it with 😊- Black flies are dreadful- but there are products out there that should be safe for the Greatest Beagle ever ❤

[@stefanieholbrook7697]

I’ve been skiing at the porcupine mountain!! My parents are from the UP. Baraga and Pelkie!! Love that area God has definitely blessed it!!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@stefanieholbrook7697 You know the area;) Pelkie! A very special little place. Are you Finnish?

[@stefanieholbrook7697]

No but my parents are!!

[@stefanieholbrook7697]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage My parents are not myself

[@boe4448]

New Sub. Just came across your channel. Very nice. I do remember black & Deer flies and mosquito's in that part of the country. No fun! Keep up the quality videos, Boe 👍✝

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@boe4448 thank you! ;) welcome.

[@authormikemontie250]

Enjoyed the video. How about that classic early 1960's lapstrake Cruiser next to your dingy on the beach? Yes the flies are bad but they keep it from becoming Wisconsin Dells or worse, Disneyland. The Islands funnel the wind so at times it is hard to find shelter.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@authormikemontie250 that boat you mention was in amazing shape. The guy looked like he was loaded too. You're so right about the wind. We had to beat down from Rocky to La Pointe one day and the shantys did fine. Just rough

[@karaDee2363]

It looks like a Cruiser Inc runabout... I used to have a 1964 25 foot Cruisers Inc cuddy cabin runabout, with a 215 horsepower Mercruiser IO, it was a great boat, bought it in Rhode Island and enjoyed it for many years out in Long Island Sound, occasionally going to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island and frequently to Montauk Point New York. Our Marina was in Old Saybrook Connecticut

[@authormikemontie250]

@@karaDee2363 I have a 1964 Thompson Seamate. It is 14' 10 inches. I have seen a similar model of your boat. Cruisers were made in Oconto Wi and Thompson's were made in Peshtigo Wi. I have video of my boat at my KZbin if you're interested. We used to have a semi annual Thompson-Cruiser boat show in Marinette Wi, but it ended with covid. Beautiful boats that are sea worthy, quiet, and soft riding.

[@karaDee2363]

​@@authormikemontie250, I remember reading an article a while back that Cruisers Inc was making hulls for Thompson for a while.. the model name of my boat was the Barnegat 25,

[@jimsteele7108]

To me, there is something just so amazing about wide-open water. Thanks Brenton, excellent video.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Spectacular scenery in this area. Mother nature always seems to come up with a bug of some sort to make it hard to enjoy a beautiful place. The Georgia and South Carolina coasts have the "no-see-ums." These islands have the black flies. They were really going after poor Wavy.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That's so true. Fall/autumn solves the bug problem for 5 minutes

[@DanCharles-jv2oh]

Great video! Really cool to see the beauty of the lake. And that sea chanty really needs to be finished!! 😂

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you ;) working on it. Feel freew to contribute to the lyrics

[@captseamus]

I never go to Upper Peninsula Michigan until late September/ early October. Black flies and Mosquitoes are the worst before that time. We carry "Talstar" mixture w/water to spray around our campsite. Kills insects for 60 days. One oz of Talstar to one gallon of water.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That's a good tip. I'll look that up. Thank you.

[@samseven5260]

Eegill! We love those! They WILL peck, and arm wrestle. We thought you were on the loop.

[@wncmartin]

I know your busy on the journeys, but may I suggest you could add a rock tumbler to help polish all the fancy rocks you find.

[@djfglobal3377]

What a great way to travel- this is the first video I’ve seen of yours. I was thinking about getting a pontoon that has nothing but the center council- I had it in my head I’d build a little house on it Seems you’re way ahead of me Subscribed!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Wonderful! Welcome;) Thank you. Our main channel is even better. Back Waters and Back Roads (if you haven't found it yet)

[@brianquinn3451]

Great video beautiful places to see . I have to wonder in that 300 to 500ft water are there any fish down there . Keep on keeping on. Uncommon loon hmm makes me think of some people lol.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@brianquinn3451 I've wondered if there are fish down there too. I'd guess there are. Big ones. We're headed out on one last Superior adventure this month, then the crazy ex-Amish had to go back to Kentucky. We're headed to copper harbor and Manitou. Stay tuned!

[@brianquinn3451]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage I will be tuned in

[@jr53796]

I worked at Black River Harbor one summer in the late 1970"s after I graduated from High School when they were building the campground. Nice job except those couple weeks when the black flies came out.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Wow! Neat. It's a special place.

[@toddbrauselling]

Love your videos man! Need to check out the apostles!! I’m in superior last week of sept. I’ll buy you a beer. Would like to hear the stories 😅

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@toddbrauselling thank you sir ;)

[@GeorgeTyler-u4k]

Another great video Brent ❤

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you George;)

[@doncollins786]

Those blackflies are a real pain, eh? Chris is lucky to have you and Wavey as his Tour Guide!

[@MackMoore-q2n]

That was fun up until the until the dam black flies I hate those things so much that it keeps me from heading back to the north country. Try this one thing I’ve used in Florida when the yellow flies go crazy. Buy a box of laundry dryer sheets rub them all over your skin and clothes and on the Wavey tuck them under the back of your hat and let it hang over your neck roll one into each sleeve put extras in a zip lock bag to reapply as needed and if nothing else you’ll smell better. It works great in Florida for sure. If you rub a little mineral oil on the rocks there luster will return or spray with clear coat that is the best way to keep seashells and such shiny. Okay enjoyed the ride let’s rock and roll on to the next adventure and Wavey I declar marshal law lashings will continue until morale improves.

[@OffGridCrazy]

I learned about the great loop from your channel. I’m about to buy a pontoon boat to build my shanty shack on. Thank you. Maybe I’ll see ya out there somewhere 👍 either way thanks for the inspiration!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I love hearing that. We're starting a little club "The Shallow Drafters" do you want to join?

[@sail-o9j]

Are there any warm months without the flies? I have been there before but dont remember the flies being that bad. Such a beautiful area.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Yes sir. Basically from now to winter. Fall is amazing up here. Stay tuned..

[@jamesmesenbrink7788]

You're very skilled in many crafts. Engineering, fabricating, modifying, solar power knowledge, river navigation etc. Impressive, What did you do as a career?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks man. I'm actually not very smart. Lol.

[@billybert3506]

Uncommon Loon! Thought came to mind before I had confirmation. 🤠 When you announced your intents to Shanty Boat the Apostles, I admit to being a bit concerned. Personal experiential reasons, so I am glad to see this episode went smooth. Living life. Good On Ya 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@billybert3506 Part:2 coming up ;)

[@gretarobinson1142]

We have some beautiful and picturesque lighthouses in the British Isles, some of which have legends attached to them.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Greta. I've looked into some of them :) I know it's Scotland, but the one where the 3 keepers disappeared around 1900? Is such a mystery. I saw a movie about it not long ago.

[@gretarobinson1142]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage look up the poem 'Flannan Isle'. It's quite haunting. I learned it at school

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@gretarobinson1142 looking up now...

[@MayhemRv]

I sure enjoyed your video. Subscribed and will be looking for part 2. 👍

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you. Welcome! ;) please stick around. Also, our main channel you might like. Back Waters and Back Roads

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks buddy another great one I don't know if ny buddy Alex did any of the lighthouse restorations there and unfortunately right now we're put of touch he had moved to NC abd then back to Tarpon Springs and after thst I lost touch

[@karaDee2363]

Looks absolutely beautiful there. I would love it. Except for the black flies, Those are vicious

[@thewhitepearl4173]

You are most welcome, we hope you enjoyed your times in the islands.

[@Yooperal3]

Great video bud too bad the flies were bad. Seems like they're bad every time your at those islands! Thanks for sharing!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Almost every time :( I think fall is the only safe time to go

[@tomkellum6754]

I’m waiting for the rest of your sea shanty on a shanty boat!!

[@BR-bj3ot]

You should have trolled on the way over! Fresh fish for dinner!!

[@Offshore912]

There’s gold on the beaches of Lake superior fine, gold today

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

Nice. Chris's shantyboat looks the goods. Uncommon Loon :)

[@outdoors-with-Den]

What a great trip, I gotta get up there some day.

[@jasonkennedy3408]

Brother I’m working in Minnesota In Duluth this past week tell Sunday one day I’d really like to kick it with you if I work up here agin hang out and see the shanties in person I’m a big fan keep up the great clips man I feel your go gong get bigger and bigger numbers of ppl watching

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@jasonkennedy3408 whachu doing there on Duluth? I pass through often back and forth

[@kirkdesmond]

Great adventure!

[@brenton728]

Great video, (and name). New subscriber from Australia.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you fellow Brenton ;) welcome.

[@James-zj9ky]

Brenton, another side hustle and video material for you would be prospecting for gold on the black sand beaches along Lake Superior

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I've seen videos on that. It looks like folks that know what they're doing find gold.

[@todddejong4817]

We sell "Don't Bug Me Butter" for biting flies. We sell alot of it. Capt. Todd at Grand Island Ferry Service.

[@Thomas-bi8sg]

Great video

[@wallsle]

Nice vid Brent poor wavey and the flies. Pet her for me.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

They hone in on her! Ita terrible.

[@LemayNelson]

Thank you for the show.

[@FourMaxK1]

Maybe a dumb question but, are barge hulls typically a heavier gauge of material than say, a pontoon?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Not a dumb question at all. My barge is welded aluminum and heavy (thick) like 1/2 inch thick on the bottom. Meant as a work boat. Chris' is riveted and thinner, but still very well built. I'd say like a quality pontoon.

[@diceman2004]

I see some references to a vid i recently watched ... comical ... I like it ...

[@kevincourtney7312]

My wife and I sailed from the Illinois shore to Michigan and stopped in Holland where we went t the beach. The flies were biting like mad but the locals had something that kept them off. We were using mosquito spray to no avail so I asked a local what they used to keep the biting flies off and he replied, "what flies?". Apparently they knew something but they aren't very friendly folks because I asked another guy and he just shrugged his shoulders.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@kevincourtney7312 they wouldn't tell you?!

[@kevincourtney7312]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Nope. After getting the second rude response we went back to the boat.

[@nancysalerno7036]

Sand island would have been a good time to try out one of those full body dog suits that look like raincoats. Poor Wavvy

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Terrible! We got out of there quick

[@de6360]

Thanks, good one.

[@BR-bj3ot]

Hope everything is going alright with Mr. Gossip ( you’ll know who that is! What a lost man he is!

[@bokendrick6553]

Hello from the Heart of Dixie! Solid video. have you already shared info on your friends boat?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@bokendrick6553 yes sir. Did you catch the "Nosy Beagle Interview" over on Back Waters? It's a really cool boat!

[@es2061]

You need to get one of those wall mounted bug. Zappers and run that off your solar for killing the flies inside your boat.

[@NeueKlasseGuy]

I'm confused. Last I saw we were in Fernandina Beach, FL. That shanty boat is faster than I thought. ;-)

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Jet engine Back up drive ;) lol. This is our backup channel.

[@IntheBlood67]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Ya mean Warp speed , Scotty?

[@LisaHouserman]

I would answer W's question about the moon but I best not LOL. xo

[@aaronminnick9416]

Just get out before the gales of November, lest your good ship & crew become a bone to be chewed

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@aaronminnick9416 the wreck of the Beagle Barge! ;)

[@IntheBlood67]

I've read that the Guys in the Mobile Guerilla Forces used to mix their government issue insect repellent with Lanolin to make it more effective but I guess you answered my questions about what products work against Black Flys! I still like "Skin so Soft" fer skeeters and "No'See'ums".

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Does that really work? I watched a short recently where a girl had a dragon fly on a rod over her head, I guess it scares them off?? I'll try anything!!

[@IntheBlood67]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage I think the Lanolin just kept it from washing off with the sweat under Jungle conditions. Anything with a High percentage of DEET should work! But what do I know about Black flies? It do handle Yellow Flies but recently I started using old fashioned Turpentine. It seems to work on skeeters but Black flies, it's anybody's guess.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@IntheBlood67 I've had some luck with DEET also, but man that stuff has to be hard on the body.

[@IntheBlood67]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Roger that. One of the reasons I use it on clothes and switched to turpentine on my arms and face. I figure it is somewhat"Natural".Better than Rancid bear grease!

[@deangrande7207]

Maybe when you walk Wavey , when black flies are out put a light coat or something like that on her

[@dougross-s4r]

Lived on lake ontario most of my life but the superior lake is thee most beautiful but east is ok the 1000 islands are nice too

[@earnestmetz9834]

Hey, where are the "No Boat Docking Allowed" signs like in Florida?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Almost nothing like that out there. Madeline does have private docks, and a few on Rocky, but other than that it's wide open. Being able to beach means anywhere;)

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Is that a new Ebike on the bow ?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@josephrobichaud5198 yes sir. It was sent to us. It stopped working unfortunately, and probably my fault;( we have another one coming...

[@michaelosmon]

Hey bud i know i found it before but i cant anymore, would you please tell me the make and model of your beautiful house boat

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

No problem. Mine or chris'? Mine is a 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge hull made in lousiana. Chris' is a 1957 Holiday House

[@michaelosmon]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage thabk you for the information

[@shawndonohoe2789]

Anywhere along the north shore of Manitoulin Island, no bugs. But you're on the wrong lake

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@shawndonohoe2789 really?! I'll look that up....

[@sweynforkbeard8857]

Not the best boat in rough weather, but on Lake Superior ore boats are sunk by weather, so what is safe?

[@johnfetzer9637]

do the black flys bite ??

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Unfortunately:( they're terrible. Somehow they can ruin paradise

[@Steve-318]

Fortunately black fly season is only about 6 weeks, mid May to about the first week of July. They can still be avoided from about noon to 6 p.m.

[@jasonrarick4649]

lots of cavitation from your prop there

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Can you explain more please?

[@jameswallace2049]

Just doing their job and remember they are the ones that will risk their lives to save you if you get in trouble.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

Blast showing something great to someone

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@libertyforamericanow]

Thar poor beagle has to drag you everywhere.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@libertyforamericanow I know right! ;)

[@bamahomestead6323]

What do ya do with a shanty boat captain? Put 'em in bed with spoiled beagle early in the mornin!😂

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@bamahomestead6323 blahahahaha!! The 8 track is coming...;)

[@nelsonreau3842]

Do you ever raft off with cris? Just curious

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@nelsonreau3842 we haven't, but I think it could work with a lot of Bumpers.

[@patrioticjaustralia4679]

Sorry wavey no moon landing

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Exactly;)

[@gangsterghost7200]

hi

[@tomcop668]

Lake Superior should be renamed Lake Black Flies

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@tomcop668 right Tom?! ;)

[@brucecreswell136]

Great stuff.

[@jdsmith5060]

You should retitle the video " proof the Earth is round "!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Blahahahaha!! ;)

[@doc8683]

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[@smartysmarty1714]

Either give the dog the treat, or don't, but don't play stupid pet tricks. All you do is frustrate and confuse the animal for absolutely no reason. Be smarter.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Focus on your own dog buddy, Wavey's fine

[@psycologicalprepper3052]

Quit treating the dog like shit.them Flys bite like he'll and hurt ....if you can't handle it they can't handle it's....

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

@@psycologicalprepper3052 Are you sure you're not "Psychopathalprepper" buddy? What more can I do than you already see. We got out of there as fast as possible, ran to the shore and wind. I swat them off. They attack humans and dogs. Maybe you need to join your buddy in the bushes of Tennessee.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

1 full day is too long

[@kayakchrispy]

The flies are torturing the dog … and you are letting it happen Do better or I’m leaving If I feel this way … there’s others too

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Don't let the unsubscribe button hit you on the way out. Somehow we'll continue on.

[@dougross-s4r]

Um very dangerous if u know nothing about the great lakes please dont go and fool around out there