Irondequoit, NY

We are inching our way west in the hope to get to Oak Orchard,NY and from there, to cross the lake to Toronto (50 miles). Rather than stopping in Rochester where it is not possible to anchor, we venture in Irondequoit Bay, 5 miles east of Rochester. It is Sunday and we expect a lot of commotion and traffic in the area (we remember too well the zillion of power boats zipping in and out of inlets in Florida on weekend days!). But the crowd here is well behaved : they actually respect the 5mph speed limit in the canal leading into the bay. The area is attractive with a fjord look…meaning, it is not easy to anchor because it is very deep except ..when you are on the beach. Heiner manages to find a spot – he always does! – besides moored power boats and people standing in water with their drinks.