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Last week we got the news that due to the Pandemic shutdowns the city of Kingston, which runs the marina that our sailboat is stored at is closed until at least Aug 31st and they will not be launching boats this season. So, our sailing season is cancelled...

If you are like us, you believe the economy and the stock market has been pushed to inflated "bubble" prices by all of the world banks simultaneously printing money at record speeds, all in an attempt to keep interest rates at record lows and keep the long...

In this Episode of Cruising Off Duty we get some editing help but unfortunately, the new editor had to deal with lost footage. The footage the new editor was given was of us sailing to Picton Ontario, but all of the footage from the Vlog Camera, where Jan...

This episode shows us sailing and exploring the beauty of the 1000 islands near the end of the sailing season. We explore the area around the Beaurivage anchorage and have a few laughs when Janice tries out her stand up paddleboard for the first time. We...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we show you why we think having a cruising sailboat is a better option than a cottage. #1) We show you how you can never get bored of your view as your sailboat can move to multiple anchorages in one day. No more n...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail to Cape Vincent to check out their French Festival. It turns out this town in NY State actually petitioned to allow Napoleon Bonepart to live in their town when he was exiled from France. For some reason, Ca...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail 5+ hours across Lake Ontario from Sackets Harbor back toward Kingston. Seasickness takes out Janice for the duration. This was not a problem because I am used to sailing alone. But, what if it had been me t...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we take an intro to SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) Course and also we get Janice some Sail training by someone that is not her husband (Me). It is probably best to have someone you are not married to giving you lessons. ...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we will be sailing out of Kingston and the relatively protected waters of the 1000 Islands, into Lake Ontario to cross to Sackets Harbor. In 26 Knots of wind, Lake Ontario can have quite the choppy conditions and it m...

In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we will be sailing through the 100 Islands area of the St Lawrence River from Potter's Beach to Clayton to watch the Independence Day fireworks. We tried to Dinghy to Clayton to party and watch the fireworks from the ...

Ep131. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail to Clayton NY, which is a beautiful little town on the shores of the St Lawrence river, in the 1000 Islands area. Last year there was record flood levels that decimated many towns along the waterfront. ...

Ep130. We motor 4 hrs down the St Lawrence River through the 1000 Islands to explore Boldt Castle. This is the Breathtaking Crown Jewel of the 1000 Islands. This Castle is just baffling at it's size and Opulence. George Boldt and his family were very ...