Days of relentless rain. No sun for our solar panels. Batteries drained to nearly zero. And the tail end of Hurricane Beryl still swirling around us in the Thousand Islands. With no shore power and limited options, we found ourselves on the edge—until a kind fellow cruiser offered us their generator and reminded us what the sailing community is all about. Full-time cruising isn’t always sunshine and sandy beaches. Sometimes, it’s damp clothes, dead batteries, and leaning on the kindness of strangers. Come aboard for a raw and real week of liveaboard life. 🌧⚡⛵ #sailing #boatlife #cruisingfamily #thousandislands #offgrid #livaboardlife 👉 Support the journey: https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing 🛟 Grab some merch: www.turtlecrossing.ca 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound

We thought it would be a simple day on the water, but anchoring in the Thousand Islands proved trickier than expected. After a frustrating attempt, we gave up on the hook and headed for a nearby dock—where our island-hopping adventure truly began. With the summer breeze in our sails and endless coves to explore, we set off into one of Canada’s most beautiful cruising grounds. Join us as we navigate narrow channels, dodge boat wakes, and soak in the magic of slow travel aboard our 32-foot sailboat, Mr. Turtle. ⚓️ Support our journey on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing 🧢 Grab your Turtle Crossing merch www.turtlecrossing.ca 🎵 Music provided by Epidemic Sound

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

SOK Lithium Battery Upgrade and some expensive boat jewelry :D We're nearly ready to head South toward the Caribbean Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Our arrival in Kingston has been long awaited. Let the adventure BEGIN. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

How do we shower without an actual shower on our small boat?

Sailing out of the Bay of Quinte towards Kingston, Ontario Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Sailing Across the Bay of Quinte - heading for Kingston Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Sailing Across the Bay of Quinte - heading for Kingston Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Sailing from Cobourg, ON to Presquile Bay, ON - pursued, and surrounded by storms Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Exploring everything that Frenchman's Bay has to offer from our Sailboat... for longer than we anticipated Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Sailing from Hamilton, Ontario Canada to Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Step 1 on our way to the Caribbean Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

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Times UP on our BOTTOM work - but will it Float? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

A whole month of hard labour... was it worth it? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

We have ONE MONTH to get this hull sanded, holes filled and repainted before it goes back in the water... clock's ticking! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

We have ONE MONTH to get this hull sanded, holes filled and repainted before it goes back in the water... clock's ticking! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

It's time to see what the hull looks like under all this paint... and to replace the thru-hulls. Did we bite of more than we can chew for one month?? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND

We are FINALLY taking the plastic off our bubble boat... but will our 1974 engine even start? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/turtlecrossingsailing Merch www.turtlecrossing.ca Music provided by EPIDEMIC SOUND Special thanks to Bruce and Mark! We are SO grateful to you guys for all your knowledge and help. And thank you to everyone at RHYC and Harbour West who has been here for us and supported us.