Ran aground .. advice?

[CaseyJones]

Originally Posted by Waymar83

Casey,

Lac Deschene can be tricky with a keel. lots of hidden rocks and the charts are really only a guide as to relative depth because the water level does drop and rise (it is after all a reservoir) with human control over inflow and outflow.

Which is why a centerboard is not a bad idea....

With time you will learn which spots to avoid, keep an eye on the charts and have a pretty good idea about clearance.

Which marina do you sail out of Aylmer, Brittania or Nepean...?

When home we sail out of Kingston. Our draft of 5'9" is not Giu's but still have to be careful. and yes have hit bottom a few times, luckily never hard.. and did manage to work our way off, combining hanging on the boom and some engine work. never had to resort to more drastic tactics.

Yep .. Lesson definately learned and I'll be buying a copy of the local charts ASAP! .. My buddy sails out of Nepean.. I myself don't have a boat (yet!) but I'll likely join the OSS SailShare program next year so that I'll have access to some.. Both Britania and Nepean participate in the program, but I believe I have to 'choose' a marina to sail out of if I join the program.. So far I'm leaning towards Britannia .. Nicer clubhouse .. Though Nepean is closer to my work, so I've not decided yet .. Just found out a good friend of mine has an Antrim 27 in Kingston and he's invited me to sail w/ him anytime I like, so I'll likely be making a few trips down to your neck of the woods next year!