If it's not one thing, it's another...

The wind finally calmed and we enjoyed paddling in the swell - a left over reminder of the storm. We paddled to Lyal Island, which is the largest island along this portion of the coast, and we were impressed by the tiny and intricate flowers growing amongst the rocks. Across the water, we could see knife island's lighthouse, a place we would like to visit later, but for the moment, while the winds were light, we needed to paddle further. As we crossed over from Lyal Island, about a kilometer from shore, we heard a loud and sudden "POP" from the stern of the canoe. At that moment, I hoped we weren't sinking. Jon knowing full well, as his seat was listing to the port side, announced in a disappointed tone, "I think my seat is broken." I couldn't help but laugh and was a little relieved to know that I wasn't the one who broke the seat. When we brought our canoe to shore, we assessed the damage. The L-bracket that holds the seat in place snapped into two pieces. While my first reaction was to bring out the duct tape, Jon was a little more creative and rigged up a webbing loop that went around the canoe to hold the seat in place. Luckily, in only a few short days, our friends at Adventure Guide pulled through and the Furey family came bearing power tools and parts for the boat repair in Sauble Beach. The canoe is now better and ready for the next calm day.