Sailing a Freshwater Fjord in The North Channel | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 55

[@peterfrebold]

..... you definitely have the knack for capturing the beauty where ever you are, a fantastic skill to have, and from what we see and hear from the two of you, you are having a blast as well .. ... had to laugh every time I saw the somewhere between yellow and green toe shoes .... thx for sharing a glimpse into your lives .... Never Stop Dreaming.. Dream Bigger .... have fun be safe, save our oceans .....

[@smosh91]

I really love all the Hitchhiker references...they pop up when you least expect them.

[@markh7621]

2:55 OMG you are such a nerd I love it! hahaha you guys are an absolute hoot, every video contains a little moment that has me in pieces, so funny. Keep it going, being you, don't act up ever!

[@cozydram1]

The Canadian/American shield is a wonderland of beauty..... thank you for sharing... AWESOME

[@DobDog151]

Nice! That drone footage leaving that last bay was spectacular. Thx for sharing!

[@johnross440]

Enjoyed your trip to the North Channel, it was nice to see BayFinn again, Penny and I have spent our summers in the same area, we are out of Port Elgin Yacht Club, in Ontario and we have followed you for years, when is the the second new baby to arrive… we really enjoy all your videos…. Happy Thanks Giving…. John and Penny….

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks for the kind comments. The little guy is here!

[@CheersWarren]

Gorgeous like the Swedish archipelago but fresh water and no tides!

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Wow guys once again you show areas of our beautiful country that are rarely highlighted by others! I love the waters and colors of the Caribbean but these rocks, forests and colors definitely are gorgeous and rich in visual textures. Thanks for the ride along.

[@mikeallan9574]

You do know that was all in Canada, yes?

[@LazyJacques]

Mike Allan Right. I enjoyed the vid, but also couldn’t help noticing a small hole in their story, namely that they never mentioned once that they were actually visiting a different country, Canada, their neighbour to the North.

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Mike Allan Wow didn’t notice that! Thanks for pointing that out! I have to go back and look at the area on a map. Living in Miami most of my life I guess that whole area seem to be the same. 👍🏼

[@LazyJacques]

Jorge R Gonzalez Photography I think you’re right - it can look similar, but I believe the Canadian side is more sparsely populated.

[@gpk7683]

Oh my goodness that was beautiful. The people, the boats and the scenery, just beautiful. Don’t be a stranger, please.

[@sevgilim1308]

I used to work on the cruise ships that sailed east and west coast of america. I've seen some amazingly beautiful places but you guys taking me completly to a different world. Thank you two for sharing this places with us all. you are a wonderful couple. And thanks for your friends too. Regards from London, UK

[@MrMichaelcurran]

I am happy for you given the chance to share the north with good folks. Comments this time are as good as the film. Definitely a fine read.

[@wildaltarose]

This is a stunning vlog. You really are modern day adventurers. Thanks for showing us the beauty of lichen, trees and climbing, and for the science lesson. We are still in the beginnings of the covid -19 crisis, but by watching all of this beauty I am able to forget just for a few minutes.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AfterDeath1986]

Great people, great times and great food. That is the world's best combination :) you guys are lucky to have such amazing friends :)

[@bobthompson4650]

Another fabulous episode, I wish we could have them more frequently but I do understand how long and hard you work to make them so beautiful

[@rickhofbauer3661]

Been living in Southern Ontario Canada, for 32 years as a boater very blessed to have so many choices within a 4 hour drive Great Lakes, Georgian Bay which is the southern body of water of the North channel and the east side of Georgian Bay which is just riddled with islands and channels, Trent Canal, Readeu canal, St Lawrence river (1000 islands) plus all the inland lakes. If your a winter person 60,000 km of groomed snowmobile trails, and we are Canadians many places to check out a cool dog sled ride LOL

[@kenbrown5493]

Hey! You guys REALLY got us inspired. As the crow flys we are about 70 miles from the North Channel. We are in Alpena, MI and I was shocked to find such amazing cruising ground in our back yard, Once the snow and ice melts we will trailer our Catalina 22 over and spend a week. If the two of you ever come through this area please reach out. We keep our Catalina on Long Lake just outside our door!. "We will keep the light on for you"

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome Ken! This is the type of response that keeps us going. Your energy radiates right through the internet. :) Enjoy your time there and let us know how it goes!

[@canadiantraveler6060]

I've around the world, but the North Channel is hard to beat for scenery and great boating!!!!!!

[@sergioedhi1839]

Your content is addictive!

[@toejamr1]

I dont think I’ve ever been more jealous. Everything about this episode has me even more motivated to get my life aiming more this direction.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome to hear Brad! Get it!

[@keebearfull]

Tears of Joy for this michigan boy! Oh the lovely granite of the Ontario Shield [Canadian American Shield] Thanks so much to your sci teacher friend; being a retired sci teacher from along the sandier shores of the southern half of eastern Lake Michigan, I too taught the wonders of the near shore area down here. You did a great job capturing the special beauty. Sundew! Whoo Hoo !

[@robevans5222]

Most amazing cruising ground ever - but a rather short season. When we lived in Michigan, we got up to the North Channel several times. I sure miss it, maybe I'll be able to get back there someday. Love that view from Casson Peak, with Mary Anne Cove lying below to the NW.

[@kpdowd4221]

Pretty sure I’ll never be there in person. Thanks for taking me along on your trip.

[@jameswesthart5873]

Fantastic video, so beautifully done. What a lovely place to enjoy with good friends. America, so beautiful. Really enjoyed the science teacher explaining the nature and fauna. Want more of the same. Thank you.

[@tracksidebc5854]

Hi Guys, just watched the North Channel episode and it brought back a flood of childhood memories. Born and raised in Sudbury (about 60 miles east) and spent a lot of time climbing terrain and walking through the bush exactly the same as what you experienced. Powerboated and lived aboard in Toronto for many years but never made it to the North Channel. Now living on the west coast in British Columbia where a lot of the geology and terrain is similar. Unfortunately our boating days are in the past. Keep the great videos coming and hope to see more of you on Soulianis. Best regards, Stuart Macadam.

[@robertflindall4692]

Another great episode! Thanks so much for showcasing our Canadian waters. Many people around the world have no idea the beauty that awaits you here in Canada. :)

[@rorytennes8576]

Isn't it fantastic what mother earth has created for us ? !!

[@joeldawson6617]

Lake Huron and the surrounding waterways are so beautiful, always enjoy my Northern Ontario Trips glad you enjoyed the area.

[@vanessapowers2311]

Just sailed by you guys. Super cool. Safe travels!!!

[@secretagency2800]

And sorry about the old man shouting that we wanted your whisky and women. Old lone sailors are a little off in our experience.

[@SailingSoulianis]

😂

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks for saying hi!

[@davidmccollum7180]

I've been stuck at home due to Covid and finding your videos has been a bright spot for sure. I've watched from the beginning to now in about a week. This is exactly what I hope to do some day. Thanks for allowing us to follow along. I'm learning a lot from you guys. Kirk, I'm constantly impressed with your research and ability to be a jack of all trades. Lauren, the editing on these continue to get better and better. I almost skipped over the road trip episodes to get back to the boat but I'm glad that I didn't. This was one of my favorite episodes yet. The North Channel is officially added to my bucket list.

[@davidtaylor2777]

I soooo love your videos ! This is just another quality piece of work. Really love everything about it. The Hitchhikers guide caught me off guard. Wasn’t sure too many people out there even read those books anymore. Love it ! Those are some beautiful boats! Love yoou guys! So long and thanks for all the fish !

[@GEORGIANBAYNEWS]

They say the North Channel is one of the Top 5 sailing destinations in the world. Welcome to Canada!

[@ianpaulhughes]

Beautiful!! 🇨🇦

[@michaels1997]

Hitchhikers Guide fans - That explains why you are such fun, grounded, pragmatic people. Greetings from someone else who'd rather be happy than right!

[@jasonabner32]

I'm surprised you didn't name Soulianis Heart Of Gold.

[@SailingJura]

As a someone who grew up vacationing on Manitoulin Island and canoe camping in Killarney Provincial Park this is such a different yet amazing view of this magnificent part of Canada. We are working to buy our first sailboat and hope to see you out there soon.

[@chrisryba6190]

What I like most about this video is the shots of Landslide. I (and every other sailor out of Belmont Harbor) have admired that boat for many, many years. Thank you for that!

[@SailingSoulianis]

How cool! She does swing on one of the sweetest spots in the harbor.

[@colinboniface194]

Sitting here watching you guys, I could just smell the forest.... That's what I love about cruising. Around each corner is another paradise...

[@Intimdator3]

Looks like a great time at a great place with some great people. Great Vid....

[@gregkgorman]

I cruised that area in 1974 and I could reach over the side, fill the coffee pot and put it on the stove.... cleanest water ever

[@lifeat5knots]

Landslide is a beautiful boat! She starts her season in Belmont harbor every spring. My favorite boat in the harbor

[@jameskelly5973]

Amazing guys...very refreshing to see you guys following the intent of what these videos mean to everyone. The place looks wonderful....and the boats....

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, Not sure you will read this its and older video. We are binging your channel. We have cruised the north channel many time , nice to see. 28 months until we set sail , yes we are retiring, sorry to disappoint. but we are young at heart. and we do most activities.

[@SailingSoulianis]

That is awesome to hear! Good luck with your planning :)

[@davehenning7747]

I went to Killarney almost every summer from roughly age 6 (1981) to age 23 (1997). We stayed at Killarney Mountain Lodge where guests could go out on their Cal 46 called "Stormy Night." Every year, we took a cruise to Baie Fine and did the same hike to Lake Topaz. I think I have jumped off that exact rock you show in this video. I have tried so many times to describe Killarney to my wife, but I never really could do it justice until this video. Growing up in Michigan, I learned how to sail small boats and windsurf, but the Killarney experience always made me want to get into sailing. Now, I sail all the time (mostly in AZ and CA) and tomorrow, I will take my maiden voyage on our new Catalina 270. Thanks for your channel. We have been watching you from the beginning.

[@jsnowman77]

Wow! Looks exactly like the shallow waters and archipelago with rocks and trees here in Finland 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@achb-railway]

Much of Northern Ontario is very much like Finland - which is why so many Finnish immigrants chose it as their new home.

[@jsnowman77]

@@achb-railway True that!

[@nick.caffrey]

Landslide and Anam Cara; my favourite song by Stevie Nix, and the Anam Cara Writers' retreat near where I live on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Weird. Wonderful.

[@fordog]

The ancient glaciers did a magnificent job of shaping that part of North America . It's like the 1000 Islands where we took fishing trips for years , only better . And that is hard to be ! Beautiful video . Makes me want to go back .

[@coug96fan]

Lake sailing is amazing. Hard to believe it will all be frozen in a few months.

[@sixpapavictor]

As an Eagle Scout... I love to explore different regions...gorgeous territory.. I’d so love to ventrure up there...

[@wscogin7974]

All your videos are very entertaining it’s so enjoyable watching them all. You both are so lucky to have each other congratulations to ya both.you make such a great couple together!

[@stevecrombie5357]

I am so thankful that you take your work with you, US!! I have my towel, where are we going next. I'm on board Captain.

[@Ra-zor]

Inspiring episode. Makes me wan't to go on a hike in the woods on a summers morning!

[@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714]

My Parents used Little Current as home base for 8-9 summer. I have sailed with them there and its beautiful. Been to Baie Fine, the Pool, and Topaz Lake. Awesome place.

[@ryanmazurski2736]

Damn near your best vid yet!

[@SailingSoulianis]

It was one of our favorites for sure.

[@brommaman40]

hi its like in sweden same archipelagos johnb.

[@jessejoyner2520]

Lol 😂 I always knew you were a tree hugger!

[@BigBoiBalu]

That was epic. Im canadian and didnt know all the beauty. Thanx

[@shawnmoote4466]

Great post. I've been following you for the past year or so. I now live in Cairns, Australia but originally from Manitoulin Island and it was cool to see the familiar sites where I learnt to sail.

[@mateiciuc1953]

So many beautiful colors!

[@catherinehackett7722]

We will be going there in 2021 on our way round the Great Loop! Can’t wait! Looks like you all had a blast.

[@bradbusch9585]

Great video guys what a beautiful place to explore

[@raylansall6764]

Such beautiful country, thanks for sharing..

[@slimtny]

Grew up cruising the North Channel and Tobermory area. We would usually head over after the Port Huron to Mac race and spend the rest of the summer cruising around.

[@meestahwah]

This reminds me very much of my home cruising grounds of the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Gulf Islands.

[@davidhenderson4042]

I really enjoy all your videos. Great job.

[@vfsurgpa]

Wonderful video. I would like to cruise the Great Lakes at some point. You really caught my interest when you mentioned Killarney Provincial Park. I camped there for a few days 40 years ago, a really beautiful place. I would like to sail back.

[@fxpthl]

How great it is to have friends like these folk, willing to share their lives with you kids aboard their beautiful boats! A part of the world I have never been too so now must put it on my "bucket list".

[@MotorboatinInLamansTerms]

Great video guys! The North Channel is definitely on our list to visit. Thanks for sharing...cheers

[@nick.caffrey]

You are living the life I wanted but, through my own limitations, never had. I wish you health, happiness and prosperity!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you 🙏

[@rorytennes8576]

Nick. Do it. ! Live it.

[@nick.caffrey]

@@rorytennes8576 Not as simple as that, Rory.

[@11thhourcustom]

Best Video Yet! I never knew it was that gorgeous there. Thank you!

[@sixpapavictor]

Beautiful scenery

[@erickohler4504]

Absolutely beautiful! Reminds me of sailing the midcoast of Maine.

[@richardnwilson]

I agree but with fresh water and no tide to contend with!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Very true. Our host Katharine is from Maine and she says she feels like home up there.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

What a great video, beautiful places.

[@ES-xc6fk]

Well worth the wait guys, thank you so much for showing why we feel so fortunate to live in Michigan.

[@ORBEX]

They were in Ontario Canada actually.

[@sammiibb]

loved the music choice in this one !!! .... gets you in the mood for sure !!! nice vid !!!

[@stevecox9714]

Awesome videography guys. Everything about it...

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you Steve!

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

My favorite part of the video 0:35 is when the van was driving along the coastline, I was really nervous because I thought for sure it was going to drive into the lake due to it's high rate of speed. You guys were really lucky because I've seen more than my fair share of vans driving into Lake Michigan.

[@HopeOfJoe]

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. !!! Reminds me of the Maine Coast sailing, especially up at Somes Sound (also a fjord) and just after the Hinkley Yacht Yard at Southwest Harbor. :) :) :)

[@kvphotograph]

Epic video of a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing this as i think its one of my favorite Soulianis videos.

[@kenpole1840]

Done North Channel with friends a number of times; it’s spectacular!

[@peterpierson6845]

As always...amazing photography. Brilliant colors and gorgeous scenery. Thanks for the tour of the NC.

[@cindycunningham7496]

Have spent 3 out of the past 4 summers up there on our Catalina 34. You can go years and stay at new anchorages.

[@danieloliver20]

I have 3 friends, each with catalina 34s in my marina in Long Beach, Ca., a nice handling boat! I'm jealous of that scenery!

[@jfelix7650]

Cindy, sounds like you and Jeff are still sailing!! Excellent! Hopefully we will bump into you again, maybe on the water or at a boat show, or in the North Channel!

[@jasonmcadam1405]

Thanks for the video. Reminded me of my summer vacations as a kid sailing the North Channel and Georgian Bay. Beautiful country.

[@joelhumphreys915]

Wow that’s so beautiful! I haven’t had the privilege to see all this area as I I’ve near Greenbay wi. It is true the north country is really fabulous but it’s colder up here so not a lot of time to enjoy the warmer time! Thankyou for sharing your life with us!

[@chriskirchner5094]

Another great video! We have not sailed on Georgian Bay but have paddled around many parts. It’s an awesome place and that North Channel has got to be a soon to do adventure for us!

[@tvonzweck]

Gorgeous!

[@nick.caffrey]

Really outstanding video, guys!

[@rerolley]

The North Channel is a special place. When we were kayaking there about 15 years ago we had a fox run through our camp site on Fox Island, we saw an eagle fly over when paddling past Eagle Island, and saw a bear on bear island. We decided we were not going to stop on Thief Island.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Good call!

[@dougford5691]

The natural beauty is magnificent!!

[@CanAm_Sailing]

Great video guys, loved the close up shots of the rock growth with all the wonderful colours

[@martyflannigan5052]

My dad and I went to Bae Fine on our very first boat trip in 1977, I was 13, we travelled from Bayfield Ontario, I think of this place as the most beautiful and peaceful place I've ever been.

[@robertgeorge9909]

Great video of one of my favorite crusing places. Even met Landslide up near Spreage one year. Now you have to get to the North shore of lake Superior, it is even better than the channel.

[@everchevy]

Started preparations today for the summer. Took aluminum to fabricator to have new railing built for rear of pontoon that was destroyed last fall on way home from lake. This guy could have built you a really nice structure for the back of your boat. Also I am mapping out the Cumberland River for places to site see, places to eat and places to put up for the night. Will be starting on overnight enclosure here as the weather gets warmer. Sail on or should I say Drive ON...LOL

[@carleenh4946]

That hike up to Casson Peak is great! I met AJ Casson years ago. A great painter and conservator of our country's beautiful land. Thanks so much for sharing your cruise through our favourite cruising grounds! PS how did you like the cut out of the Benjamin's? Great drone work.

[@timharrison9060]

so Lauren, your next boat will have to be a 42 (if it has a towel), to sail the universe? be safe, Tim and Cat

[@couchpotato321]

That was simply stunning... Thank you!

[@perrylovelace8555]

Great video, nice to see my home like this, my wife and I sail our Bayfield 29 out of little current, never get tired of the north channel .

[@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ]

Very beautiful country. Thanks for sharing. I have watched many of your videos. For some reason in this video Lauren made me think of Aubrey Plaza. Thank you again for taking us along.

[@bradparker8955]

I love this!! I grew up sailing to the North Channel, I’m glad you guys got to experience it!

[@rorytennes8576]

Beautiful !!! I live in Texas. The gulf of Mexico. I would love to, and will, make the Great lakes and the North a destination of mine. Soon I will join the community and set sail. Soon. Thanks for the info! Ro Thanks!

[@MrShankwheat]

Your friends have beautiful boats

[@bobsails9750]

That was a beautiful video! Great job.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Bob!