Is there anyone who enjoys outboarding who hasn't dreamed of cruising for a length of time on some iconic body of water? Of all the lakes and rivers in the U.S., I wonder if one is far and away the most dreamed of for a cruising destination. Having Nothing to do with outboards but really cool - Did you happen to see a fantastic TV documentary, Quest for the Bay, about men who were determined to go on the route of the voyageurs with period equipment and boats? If you are tempted, it is on YouTube.
From a YouTube description:
"As seen on PBS comes this new "living history" series about eight "average people" (7 men and one women) who volunteer to relive an adventure. The epic 1200 kilometer journey by the Hudson's Bay Company fur traders of 1840s from Winnipeg, to the Hudson Bay. They undertake this grueling and difficult journey through the heart of the Canadian wilderness in a historically accurate York Boat (a hand made wooden boat 40 ft. x 8 ft.) with only period provisions. Rowing 12 to 14 hours a day, carrying 180 lb. packs, shooting the rapids, and covering over 1200 kilometers, the trip will take eight to twelve weeks. The journey is an exploration of the strength of the human spirit, and a return to the real experiences when empires battled for the the wealth of the new world. Episode one begins with the rigorous candidate selection process. We meet the successful candidates who have agreed to undertake the 1200 kilometer quest to the Hudson Bay. We learn about the dangers of the quest, and follow the crew in their initial week of the journey as they come face-to-face with the hardships of life in 1840."
OK, back to what I lured you in with...the 1925 article. Enjoy!
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