The Neebish Island News

Most people know about the Boat Nerd web site, but I recently came across Sault Boat Watching which is more applicable to the freighter traffic around Neebish Island. The site is described as "Daily happenings on the St. Mary's River near Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula."

While I'm at it here are some other links I recommend:
Neebish Island Resort
Iverson Snowshoes
Lake Superior Woolen Company
LSSU Fish Cam

Labels: freighter

It appears that the days of getting on your boat and leaving Neebish Island for an easy and enjoyable trip to Richards Landing or Soo Ontario are over.

See the Washington Post: Citizens' U.S. Border Crossings Tracked

And this is on top of the news that any of your electronic devices can be detained indefinitely at the border.

See EFF: Public Pressure Mounts Against Invasive Border Searches

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Labels: canada

A 131 foot superyacht. This was in Traverse City and is very impressive up close.

(That's a 17 ft "tender" in front of the yacht. Image at record-eagle.com)

Get more info:
131-foot yacht docks at Clinch Park

Motor Yacht - CV9 - Delta Marine (specs)

Motor Yacht CV-9 - Sparkman & Stephens: Charter Prices & Seasons: US$85000.00-98000.00/wk

Labels: boat

Here's a guy who claims you can build a houseboat for $20,000 or less.

The Return of the Brandy Bar: Houseboat living an economical, pleasant alternative to the terrestrial treadmill.

Labels: boat

The Soo Evening News recently carried an article about swimmer's itch being reported from Lake Superior to Neebish Island (See: County officials warn about Swimmer's Itch)

If you pick up a case of swimmer's itch you can report it at swimmersitch.org.

That site also has these tips:

What can be done to prevent or to reduce swimmer's itch?

* Avoid swimming for long periods in shallow water
* Avoid swimming in areas where swimmer's itch is a problem and where there is an onshore wind
* Towel off immediately after leaving the water may help reducing swimmer's itch caused by cercariae of a few species that enter only as the water dries on the skin
* Post appropriate signs on beaches where swimmer's itch is an annual problem
* Do not encourage birds to stay in your area by feeding them
* Avoid placing rip-rap on your shore. This provides an excellent surface for certain species of snails to attach their eggs. The higher the number of snails, the greater the chance for swimmer's itch.

Labels: recreation, water

Tours of the icebreaker Mackinaw are now possible. See The Mackinaw Cutter at MyNorth.com.

Labels: history

Via The Sarnia Observer - Crop watering biggest drain on Great Lakes

A study by the U. S. Geological Survey shows the largest consumptive loss of water in the Great Lakes basin is due to irrigation of farm crops.

Labels: water levels

// posted by Andy @ 4:15 PM