Charlevoix the Beautiful!

In stark contrast to our time cruising the North Channel this summer was our five-day stop in Charlevoix, while on our way home, for the 2012 Venetian Festival. One of our all-time favorite festivals. We called Charlevoix’s harbormaster, Hal (below-right) to receive our slip assignment soon after we arrived in Round Lake. Before we knew it we were tied up snug on B dock ready to partake in the festivities. Thanks, Hal!

Our dock mates, Jan and Jean (above), spent considerable time and effort planning a weekend-long dock party on B dock complete with a tiki hut and decorations. Nice job guys!

We even had entertainment as Hal lead the way playing his guitar and singing some popular songs. We sang, we ate, and we had a great time with our friends.

Jim is talking about boats with “Iceman.”

The Friday night band was none other than Herman’s Hermits. We enjoyed the old hits and Peter Noone’s humorous side. We listened to the concert while sitting on top of one of the statues in the park with friends, Denise (below-left) and Jeff (below-right).

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We can’t say enough good things about Key West Harbour, on Stock Island. Our second stay here, for the month of March, was ideal. Great slip right by the tiki hut on the outer rim, open-air showers under the hut, and a spot to enjoy happy hour under the other hut. Life is good.

We were happy to meet up with Brenda and Vern, on Trouble II, they were our neighbors at Key West Harbour in the winter of 2010.

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