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Dollar Boat

Capt Bob Madigan will be at the Georgian Bay Tugfest in Penetanguishene Aug 22nd 23rd with the Dollar boat. A traditional fish tug design, she is both a pleasure craft and work boat out of Point Au Barrel. She is 38ft in length with a 14ft beam.  Power is a 3-71 Detroit. Capt Bob has been to both the Sault event and Parry Sound. It will be pleasure to see her in Penetanguishene.

Capt Bob |06:38 EST |Comments (0)

Baleen

Capt Joe Algrove has entered the Tug "Baleen" in our 2008 Georgian Bay Tugfest, Aug 22nd 23rd, in Penetanguishene. She has the traditional fish tug look. Capt Joe has turned the interior into a great live aboard. It's a joy to see. The Baleen has been to all of our Parry Sound Tugfest events, as well as the Owen Sound home coming in 2007. We welcome Joe and Phillis to our 2008 Tugfest in Penetanguishene.

Capt Bob |07:49 EST |Comments (0)

E. J. Groves

Another view of the E. J. Groves, sitting (Pretty).

Capt Bob |09:30 EST |Comments (0)

E. J. GROVES

Meet the E. J. GROVES, (Ex Gramdpa's Dream) I took these pictures of her  at Harrison's Marina in Carling. Capt Craig and crew have done a great job putting the (Groves Marine) colours on her. Capt Craig told me that if he can stay ahead of the work load, he will be at the 2008 Georgian Bay Tugfest in Penetanguishene. I hope he can make it, she looks good in her new colours. 

Capt Bob |09:32 EST |Comments (0)

Northsea & Puddle Tug

  

Tug Northsea will attend the Georgian Bay Tugfest in Penetanguishene Aug 22nd 23rd. Pictures above are from the 2007 Parry Sound event.  The little guy is called (Puddle Tug) and is powerd by a trolling motor with batteries. Capt Round and crew will put on a good show for our viewing public, she is a fine looking ship. 

 

 

Built by Ralph Hurly, Port Burwell Ont. Several modifications has been done by subsequent owners. Has been to the Carribean twice, last time in 1997 - 98. Did big circle route, Mississippi to Gulf of Mexico, Florida & Bahamas. Return by East Coast "Intra-Coastal" now spends most of her time cruising Lake Huron.

Owner: Michael Round

Year: 1969

Weight:30t

Beam: 13ft

Draft: 6'6''

HP: 200 (6-71 Diesal)

Home Port: Midland 

Capt Bob |10:23 EST |Comments (0)

Parade of Lights

  

One of the highlights of Tugfest is the parade of lights. Above are pictures from the Parry Sound event in 2005. As you can see, it is very impressive and the tug Captains go all out for this event. At our 2008 Georgian Bay Tugfest in Penetanguishene you will again get an opportunity to see this spectacular part of the festivities. This event will happen on Friday the 22nd  at dusk. Bring your camera with a lens that is good for night shots, you will not be diappointed.

Capt Bob |10:54 EST |Comments (0)

 

 

 

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