The first ice to appear on Kineras Bay.  I hauled the boat out Dec. 28th, the latest ever since moving up here ten years ago.  Six inches of snow fell last night.  Taken Dec 29/15

Here is the view from Bowen's web cam on Gash island.  Taken Apr.21/15

http://www.thebowens.name/

 I was into town today by boat.  The channel is clear of ice as far out as Redner Bay.  This is a picture of Five Mile Bay looking west toward Dunroe Island.   This will be the last post until when freeze up starts next fall.  Taken Apr.21/15

 This photo shows ice blocking the channel between Redner Bay and Amanda Island.  It should be gone within a few days.  Taken Apr.21/15

This photo show Redner Bay still covered with candle ice.  Taken Apr.21/15

Here is the remaining ice in Kineras Bay.  It is presently snow showering.  Taken Apr.21/15

Here's todays satellite photo showing the ice breakup.  Taken Apr.19/15

http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/modis.php?region=h&page=1

This is Five Mile Bay looking east toward Dunroe Is.  This ice is 6" soft candle ice.  It should be gone in a couple days.  Taken Apr.19/15

 I launched my boat today.  The ice is starting to break up on Kineras Bay.  Taken Apr.19/15

 Self portrait.  Enjoying a moment in the sun.  Taken Apr.18/15

The ice continues to melt on Kineras Bay.  Taken Apr.18/15

 This is a view looking east on Seven Mile Bay toward Mainchip.  Taken Apr.17/15

 Seven Mile Bay.

 Here are some pictures taken between Steven's Point and Anchor Island.  Taken Apr.17/15

 Here are some pictures showing Kineras Bay.  Taken Apr.17/15

Wigmore's place on Mainchip Is.

 Wheele'rs place on Mainchip Is. (left)  Taken Apr.15/15

 The ice here in front of Dunroe Is. was 14" thick this morning.  Taken Apr.15/15

 The channel between Seven Mile Narrows and Anchor Is. is ice free.

 The boat house at Maud Is.

 The range on Holder Point at the mouth of Redner Bay.

 Looking east toward Anchor Island.

Looking toward Craganmor Pt. from Devil's Elbow.  Taken Apr.15/15

 The view from Abbey Point Kineras Bay.  Taken Apr.12/15

Here is a satellite view showing the ice on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay taken Apr.7/15.  This was from The Bowens Website under "from the sky".  http://www.thebowens.name/

 This series of pictures was taken on my way back out to Kineras Bay, seven miles out by scoot.  Here is the scoot loaded up with a week of supplies at Point Pleasant Marina.

 Here is the approach to the swing bridge.

 Here is two guys on Parry Island launching a boat to see whats biting.

 Here is Glen Burney Marina.

 This is the approach to the Two Mile Narrows.

 Here is the entrance to Five Mile Bay.

 The range on Dunroe Island is ahead.   Notice the fresh snowmobile tracks heading out.

 There are two Ospreys on the nest.

 Here is the range on Milton Island.

 This is the approach to the seven Mile Narrows.

I think this is a hovercraft at Craganmor.  Sorry guys but the Restaurant isn't open yet.  Although I show lots of blue water there is still probably 20" of ice in many places.  The channel will probably not be open till near the end of April.   Taken Apr.7/15