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Some Snapshots of the work Dave Holding and colleagues have done on SE Georgian Bay:
OBL Service Craft are on call 24/7 from May 1 through Thanksgiving to assist Members experiencing trouble at sea. I.e. run aground, dead battery, out of fuel, mechanical failure, etc. Membership is just $69 a Season (and, it covers anyone operating your boat . . . even if you're not onboard). If a tow or technical help at sea is required, the operator is just asked to cover our gas; typically about $100. For a chart image of the area we serve, please click here. (more than 3000 boaters assisted by the OBL Since 1989)
Other Services Available (not covered by seasonal membership dues);
(for insurance renewals or pre-purchase advice).
Marine Salvage (services normally covered by hull insurance)
Onboard Practical Instruction (onboard your own boat)
Tests; Obtain your Certificate of Proficiency (VHF Radio). Dave is a recognized Examiner for the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons.
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Welcome to the OBL Website!
Updated February 5, 2012
content by David Holding.
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Our Service Craft, "Highlander" responded to a call to assist a holed yacht near Bone Island. As it was going down "Highlander" still managed to tow the vessel into much shallower water (to facilitate recovery). "Highlander" is shown below at her slip at Dutchman's Cove Marina.
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Ontario Boating League
David Holding (founder)
PO Box 5085
Penetanguishene ON
L9M 2G3
Emergency: (705) 528-9927
(May through October)
Residence (705) 549-6500
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The following day the tug "Lucy Lynn" brought out a floating dry-dock to lift the vessel off the bottom and carry her from near Tabasakwa Island, all the way back to Midland for repairs.
Note how the tug is carefully maneuvering the lift into position directly over the stricken pleasure craft.
Photo's below courtesy of Sixth Great Lake Marine Services, Robert Cox, Master Salvor.
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This 26' Trojan ran aground off the southern tip of Beausoleil Island. (on average 10 vessels do the same thing each summer). "Highlander" is bringing her back to Midland for some minor prop and shaft repairs.
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Winds were estimated to be 45 knots, seas more than 4 metres. Colleague Robert Cox took his fastest boat, "Canadian Salvage" to reach this disabled sailboat (pictured above & below) before it would surely be destroyed on the west side of Giants Tomb Island (seen in the background) Way to go Robert!
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This 40' Scarab is being towed into Honey Harbour by "Highlander" following a high speed collision with another vessel near Minnicognashene. The Scarab sustained major hull damage - luckily just above the waterline! The other smaller vessel was completely destroyed.
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