Windsor, ON, Riverside Marina – Sarnia ON, Sarnia Bay Marina – Sept 20, 2021
The storms are coming but we do have a window to make the trek to Sarnia, ON. So glad we made the choice to not stay in Leamington, ON as the winds kicked up on Lake Erie and there was no way we would have left.
We both really enjoy the Detroit River. Lots of open area, with the odd laker ship passing by, beautiful homes on both the US side and the Canadian side of the river. During this time we are very careful to not dip our keel into the US side for long, favouring the Canadian side of the River. We pass both Detroit with its tall towers and skyscrapers, the General Motors Headquarters standing front and centre and Windsor with its cute town atmosphere and of course the casino. Note that docking is not allowed on either city waterfront. It looks so inviting.
Traveling past the city waterfronts the remaining portion of the river is industrial, homes, parks and boardwalks. It’s a quiet trip.
We noted the winds were picking up so as we approached Sarnia Bay Marina we made the choice to not get fuel and wait out the winds. Calling up Jeff, the harbourmaster, we ask for assistance getting in. We are greeted with 2 helping hands and new friends from the adjacent slip. The winds are from the south so they are pushing us into the dock. That helped.
Sarnia Bay Marina is a well kept marina with clean restrooms, laundry, power, water. It is a little out of the city so having bikes help. Jeff and the crew at the harbour office are the best. Always ready to accommodate the boaters.
The winds didn’t subside for almost 4 days. So we were here longer than expected. Good to know we were in good hands.
