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Columbus In Town

  

We had a visit from the Great Lakes Cruise Ship Columbus. This is one of two visits this year to Parry Sound.  The next visit will be on Oct 4th.  The Columbus is a 400 passenger ship with a full compliment of 600 with crew. She arrived here from Tobermory, and her next port of call will be Brighten Beach on the St Marys River. It is a big event for Parry Sound when she arrives, there are a lot of spectators at the town dock. 

Capt Bob |12:44 EST |Comments (0)

Newcomers to our Event

All three tugs in this photo were new to our event. The Tug Meridian on the outside, Tug Knotty Napa in the middle and the Parry Sound on the inside. The Capt's in the same order are Roger Read, Garnet Swallows and Ted Cartledge. As you can see they were on a mission and the throttles were at there limit.  

Capt Bob |18:48 EST |Comments (0)

Tug Northsea

The Northsea is a Dutch style tug who's home port is Midland Ont. We were very pleased to have the Northsea at the 2007 Tugfest event. Capt. Round and his crew had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet them. Thanks Capt. Round and crew for helping to make the event a success.

Capt Bob |08:34 EST |Comments (0)

Visitors to Tugfest

  

The Brigantines Pathfinder & Playfair were a pleasant surprise to the 2007 Parry Sound Tugfest. They came in for a crew change and stayed until Saturday.  The public was welcome aboard for a tour, the  Captains where on deck to answer any questions about the brigantine program. Both vessels are stationed in Toronto Ont. Toronto Brigantine Incorporated (TBI) has been building the character of youths aged 13 to 18 for over 43 years. A not-for-profit charitable organization, sail training programs on the Great Lakes aboard the brigantines T.S. Playfair and S.T.V. Pathfinder have taught valuable life skills for generations of youth including seamanship, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership, marine navigation and piloting, dependability, and respect. For more info visit their home page @ http://www.tallshipadventures.on.ca.

Capt Bob |07:55 EST |Comments (0)

Winner Of the Low Power Event

The Tempus Fugit, a 25ft Rosborough, with a 95HP diesel, won the low power event at the 2007 Parry Sound Tugfest. Capt. Mike Hamilton and crew had a great time and we are glad that they came. The home port for the Tempus Fugitis is Midland Ont. Thanks for commng out Capt Mike, looking forward to seeing you next year. 

Capt Bob |13:19 EST |Comments (0)

 

 

 

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