Fish in the River

First let me say the main purpose of this post is to learn how to use my new Gopro Camera. The auxiliary benefit is we all get to see Steelhead Trout jump almost 5 feet out of the Humber River in Toronto.

Last week Trish and I went see the fish running up the river, but no fish. I did a little research and found they jump in the afternoon with the best time around 4:00.

These pictures were taken Saturday April 6, 2013 around 3:30. I edited the movie to shorten it then put most of it in slow motion so as you could actually see the fish jump. I hope you enjoy it. I do have to say it is better in person, so if you get a chance to witness the event somewhere in the world please do.

The Absent Fish

The Steelheads or Rainbow Trout are swimming upstream in the Humber River which flows through Toronto. Last weekend they where running, but it has gotten a little bit colder and yesterday when Trish and I went over to the dam they were not jumping. The fish should continue their fight upstream for about another week.  We will try to get a picture of them jumping over this metre and a half or about 5 foot dam.

Pipe Dream Turning a Corner

Last Friday we returned to Bruckmann Yachts to see how Pipe Dream was progressing. The unanimous opinion was she is coming along very well and soon will be beautiful again. I have matched a couple of pictures one from January and one from March 22 so as you can start to see the transformation.

View forward March 22, 2013

View forward January 22, 2013

Cockpit March 22, 2013

Cockpit January 22, 2013

Foredeck January 22, 2013

Foredeck March 22, 2013

The New Irish Mist III

Last November My wife Trish and I bought new boat in Annapolis MD and shipped her to Rochester NY in December. We cannot wait to see her in the water and sailing.

I thought it was time to give all of you a peak.

The New Irish Mist III 

1995 Tartan 4600

March 8, 2013 Visit to Pipe Dream

Last Friday we went out to see Pipe Dream. This time some of the bright work had 2 of the 7 coats of varnish. It is starting to look good. I said this to Mark Bruckmann who replied "It is not looking good to me, but it will."

Take a look I will be back with more.

If you look closely you can see my sister's dog Brendan

March 5, 2013 Squash Game

The other day I bought a Gopro video camera. I took it down to the city club to film my squash game. Actually I was filling in during the weekly Tuesday lesson. Contrary to what most of you are thinking I did not fill in for Taylor Fawcett our most excellent pro, but for one of the students.It was decided I would be Taylor's partner. I played well enough to let Taylor carry me to victory.

As you have seen I have had trouble getting the video to play. I will continue to try.

Pipe Dream Update

Last Friday we went out to Bruckmann's to inspect Pipe Dream. The changes are clearly not as dramatic, but the work of putting her back together has started. if you look closely you will see new bits of trim showing up every where. We have just arranged to go back this Friday.