So many places so little time. The North Channel is certainly one of the best cruising areas in North America The Dry Tortugas in April for two weeks The Chesapeake bay for a week in May The North Channel In June for two weeks ( gets crowded in July and August from what I hear) Maine for two weeks in August/September Pamlico Sound for two weeks in October and the list goes on :-) It's just too early for me to commit to any particular trip. I will have to wait and see. Doug Kelch --- On Thu, 11/20/08, bownez@juno.com <bownez@juno.com> wrote: From: bownez@juno.com <bownez@juno.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Return to the North Channel To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 10:51 PM HI John and Listers, The Dry Tortugas? Now you have me jealous....(I have Bill Lamica's chart). I'll be in the Keys on vacation for two weeks at the end on January, on Little Torch, but sailboatless. I mainly fish during that time, it it so different than Minnesota angling. (Sharks and Cuda). To all that have replied about a return visit, or their first, to the North Channel, it is some of the most pristine cruising grounds you will ever find, and no one seems to be there. Although I have thought about Lake of the Woods and the Apostles, if another Monty get together happens at Spanish Harbor, I would consider it a priority to be there. Does our Admiral, Doug, have any thoughts on the matter? Later gang, Bones ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIeJ08HMA4MIY9j94ZHIiPrR... _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats