We stayed in a world-class anchorage (Benjamin Islands)

The North Channel in Canada has the most beautiful and remote anchorages we've ever seen. Today we cruise from Kagawong where we check out the famous Boater's Church and have a short cruise to the Benjamin Islands. The Benjamins are a formation of islands in the Canadian Shield. Famous for the pink granite, this rock is billions of years old! We spend the day exploring the Benjamins showing why this is truly and incredible anchorage.
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Cheers from the Loop,
Jennifer and Elliot
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🎥 Episode #320 | Filmed on August 19th, 2022
🇺🇸 America's Great Loop | Kagawong, Manitoulin Island, North Channel
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  • @SchoandJo
    @SchoandJo Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! This video was filmed on Aug 19th. 💰 Find out how much the Great Loop Costs: schoandjo.com/great-loop-expenses/ 🔒 Learn how to lock: schoandjo.com/how-to-lock 💌 Want to keep up with us in real time? Sign up for our weekly email to be filled in our current cruising plans and adventures. schoandjo.com/sunday-summary

  • @ldirk58601
    @ldirk58601 Жыл бұрын

    Ollie could have just moved that rock for you 😊7:52. That anchorage looked amazing. Have a great weekend!

  • @HopeOfJoe
    @HopeOfJoe Жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful episode, guys. Ollie seems to love swimming with his life jacket. I think he knows he won't sink, even if he gets tired. Smart dog. 🎉🎉🎉 See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 🛥️🌞

  • @AdventuresofAplusK
    @AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

    We’re all about the Benjamin’s baby! 😍 What a beautiful area! Loved the Ollie cam 🎉

  • @ampegor
    @ampegor Жыл бұрын

    Spent a few night anchored there in July 21. Always fun at the Benjamin’s. can be super packed on weekends. Glad you got to experience it.

  • @ampegor

    @ampegor

    Жыл бұрын

    Also a great spot to watch the sun sets.

  • @mb-br6lc
    @mb-br6lc Жыл бұрын

    Loved the Ollie cam,another great video

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful again!

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael!

  • @buckpowers4837
    @buckpowers4837 Жыл бұрын

    Great anchorage

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    No doubt!

  • @susanwatson1599
    @susanwatson1599 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful anchorage. I've really enjoyed watching all your vlogs through the areas of Georgian Bay I've never travelled. We used to have a family cottage off the Severn System between Severn Falls and Pt. Severn but never made it out into The Bay. Definitely on my bucket list now! So happy that you enjoyed this portion your Loop experience.

  • @loupgarou-dj3tm

    @loupgarou-dj3tm

    Жыл бұрын

    I've never been up the river from the Bay, though I've spent years on Severn Sound. I grew up further along the system, around Lakefield and the Kawarthas, and I live on Simcoe now. Howdy, almost neighbor. The North Channel is legend to me, and I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying it. I kinda wish I hadn't given them a lecture on the Canadian Shield and granite the other day, though.

  • @jeremystory6981
    @jeremystory6981 Жыл бұрын

    Great food again 😊

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    💪💪💪

  • @tallbill4211
    @tallbill4211 Жыл бұрын

    Ohh Ohh my gosh. I can't believe how much I am enjoying your adventure. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels.

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Bill!

  • @dr.laurav8013
    @dr.laurav8013 Жыл бұрын

    Ditch the “try” to leave the dock! You’ve GOT this! Confidence!!🎉. Great job!

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    💪💪💪

  • @donaldmoore6345
    @donaldmoore6345 Жыл бұрын

    The happy dance after you left the dock on the beginning made me laugh. You guys are so cute........

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks Donald

  • @suzanneaydelotte801
    @suzanneaydelotte801 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful anchorage! It looks like you three all had fun paddle boarding…how fun and in such a gorgeous area! It’s so nice that you have other loopers to hang out with. Looking forward to your next video!

  • @user-cs3mq1vq3g
    @user-cs3mq1vq3g Жыл бұрын

    Ah! The mouse! We had to go back and rewatch to make sure we were seeing what we thought we were seeing! :) Hope Jen's knee is okay.Ollie-cam is the best! :)

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yes... not sure if we filmed it at all, but we did remove the log from the fire right after that clip and ensured the mouse had its great escape! It escaped to live another day!

  • @mikebounds2449
    @mikebounds2449 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are so fun!! I think Elliot means “taut” not “taunt”😂😂. We are making notes of all your anchorages for our trip. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Niki10-32
    @Niki10-32 Жыл бұрын

    what an awesome setting for "Rocktails"

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    “Rocktails” - nice!!

  • @Alcochaser
    @Alcochaser Жыл бұрын

    I love the great lakes

  • @SavorTheJourneyDave
    @SavorTheJourneyDave Жыл бұрын

    🐶 Ooooolliieee Caaaaaam!!!!! 🐕

  • @karenprice5439
    @karenprice5439 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video.. The water looked so beautiful... We never been there.. so nice🇨🇦🇨🇦⚓⚓

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Have to add it to the list! Thanks for watching Karen!

  • @noduff8098
    @noduff8098 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys! Lots of love from Canada. Hope you guys really enjoy your stay! You seem like really great people and you make great videos, keep them coming :) I plan to start my Great Loop journey in 2027. Looks like such a fun time

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad to see you're planning your own Loop - you'll have quite the adventure!

  • @jeremystory6981
    @jeremystory6981 Жыл бұрын

    I think Ollie since the camera was going fall off she just wouldn't dive.😂

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    haha not that deep, for sure!

  • @matthewrichards9514
    @matthewrichards9514 Жыл бұрын

    PBR???.....with so much great beer in Ontario...why PBR?.....love the North Channel lots of memories there...great video

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    We've been enjoying lots of beer from Ontario! Sometimes you gotta drink a throwback - PBR is that for me! Thanks for watching Matthew!

  • @willhoyle752
    @willhoyle752 Жыл бұрын

    Guessing that is lake Huron??

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, technically it is part of Lake Huron!

  • @derjaeger3321
    @derjaeger3321 Жыл бұрын

    How do you stern tie so that some other boat does not run over your stern line?

  • @vink99

    @vink99

    Жыл бұрын

    The line are usually run to shore so the water isnt super deep and its where boats wont be running.

  • @leonardkevin12
    @leonardkevin12 Жыл бұрын

    Did the mouse make it? 😮

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! There was a clip of the little buddy scurrying away, but it was a short clip because the mouse was fast! It wasn’t pictured but I did move the tree out of the fire right after so the mouse would have time to leave, it’s why the log was horizontal and then was vertical afterwards 🙏🙏

  • @leonardkevin12

    @leonardkevin12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SchoandJo I figured as much, just saw an opportunity to comment.

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    haha thanks Kevin, we appreciate the comment 💪💪💪

  • @alfredrogers6845
    @alfredrogers6845 Жыл бұрын

    Curious, what's Ollie's teeth like after all the rocks?

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Good! It was only a short summer so we’ll see what her vet thinks as we take her on our yearly checkup soon 😁

  • @bbmatthews2002
    @bbmatthews2002 Жыл бұрын

    Wait - your boat is 20,000 pounds, not 20 tons (40,000lbs). (Sorry) Y’all always make me miss our Marine Trader and lucky Lehman. (As I learn the ways of the perky Perkinseses) 😊

  • @The442nd
    @The442nd Жыл бұрын

    @ 4:32 what's that on your iPod or Tablet?

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    That is Navionics running on our iPad Pro!

  • @The442nd

    @The442nd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SchoandJo Thank you!!! Wish I was on The loop already

  • @SchoandJo

    @SchoandJo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully soon!!

  • @The442nd

    @The442nd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SchoandJo Yes! Stay safe