Drift Inn Tours

07/07/2024

We are open. Heading into the sunset with silent electric motor!

13/02/2024

09/02/2024

Robinson Island is surrounded by pristine beaches. Rent a boat and spend the day on your own private beach that goes on for miles.

27/04/2023

You don't need to improvise. We have real donut boats :)

22/04/2023

Happy Earth Day 2023. Online reservations are now open!

28/03/2023

The best memories start with dinner around the table with friends and family. Add majestic scenery, wildlife, in a silent electric powered boat you have the perfect adventure. Bridal parties, family fun, girls night out or a romantic getaway. Your private boat can provide it all for you!

30/11/2021

Great article about the "White Hurricane" of 1913. More than 250 sailors were lost. At least 12 ships sank. Many more were stranded or smashed against the rocky shorelines from Lake Superior to Lake Erie in 100 MPH winds, 35ft seas and 2 feet of snow.

Two storm systems colliding over the Great Lakes created a "meteorological bomb" that roiled the inland seas.

21/05/2021

Regretfully we will not be open in Ontario this year. Later in the summer check us out in PEI. www.sailpei.com

07/03/2021

Water is good for your soul!

There are scientific reasons why we're so drawn to lakes, rivers, and oceans.

17/01/2021

Some Great Lakes History preserved.

The S.S. Keewatin, a passenger vessel that’s older than the Titanic, may be moving from its home on Georgian Bay to a Kingston marine museum — somethi...

16/12/2020

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

13/12/2020

This girl is crazy amazing!

Disabled sailor Natasha Lambert has become the first person to sail across the Atlantic using just sip and puff technology to control her boat.

09/12/2020

The epic erosion in Port Burwell. Dubbed Lake Erie's Grand Canyon.

A formation dubbed the "Port Burwell Grand Canyon" is a sight to behold along the Lake Erie north shore in Ontario, Canada. It is the result of major erosion...

29/08/2020

Low key, this is why I don't have a remote for my auto pilot. Monika runs the bank account!

27/08/2020

Beautiful sunset tonight. Couple enjoying their anniversary. Lake Erie changes so fast. Storms cleared to blue skies.

25/08/2020

Due to hurricane Laura's potential track, we have no idea what the weather is going to look like this week and weekend. Stay tuned, we will keep people informed the best we can.

22/08/2020

We have a very odd opening for a sunset tour tonight. $220. for up to 4 people departs at 7pm from Port Bruce. Going to be calm seas and amazing. First one to grab it here or by email to [email protected] goes out tonight.

13/08/2020

Tour boat rescue. We don't always just entertain, I know we have rescued the odd boat in distress but never a man in the water. Thank goodness the stars aligned for this man and his family!

Oak Island, N.S., may be known for its supposed curse and treasure, but one man who went overboard and nearly drowned was lucky to be found alive by a group touring the area on Monday.

13/08/2020

Today was a perfect day on the water. So many wonderful guests. Perfect sunset to end the evening.

11/08/2020

Astute weather watchers on Sunday may have noticed an odd formation on weather radars near Long Point, Ont. but it wasn’t rain… it was birds, a lot of birds.

11/08/2020

A lot of people have asked us about buying a sailboat this year. Ran across this one. Looks like a good deal. We have a sailboat trailer for sale as well for $1000.00

This beautiful 25' sailboat still can be enjoyed for the rest of the summer! It is sturdy, easy to sail and quick. It also very comfortable for overnight stays with friends or family. Boat is very clean and loved. Boat have many upgrades this summer: -Brand new marine deep cycle battery (2020) -All....

25/07/2020

Perfect day for sailing!

24/07/2020

Sail is up and another gorgeous Lake Erie sunset!

22/07/2020

People ask about how we got into the sailing business. Here is a comical tale written by Ed Staskus on our journey to PEI and opening of the sail tour business. He called it "Walking the Plank". It was quite the adventure!

Posts about Michelle Boyce written by Edward Staskus

21/07/2020

Ship story

The passenger steamer SS Warrimoo was quietly knifing its way through the waters of the mid-Pacific on its way from Vancouver to Australia. The navigator had just finished working out a star fix and brought Captain John DS. Phillips, the result. The Warrimoo’s position was LAT 0º 31’ N and LONG 179 30’ W. The date was 31 December 1899.

“Know what this means?” First Mate Payton broke in, “We’re only a few miles from the intersection of the Equator and the International Date Line”. Captain Phillips was prankish enough to take full advantage of the opportunity for achieving the navigational freak of a lifetime.

He called his navigators to the bridge to check & double check the ship’s position. He changed course slightly so as to bear directly on his mark. Then he adjusted the engine speed.

The calm weather & clear night worked in his favor. At mid-night the SS Warrimoo lay on the Equator at exactly the point where it crossed the International Date Line! The consequences of this bizarre position were many:

The forward part (bow) of the ship was in the Southern Hemisphere & in the middle of summer.

The rear (stern) was in the Northern Hemisphere & in the middle of winter.

The date in the aft part of the ship was 31 December 1899.

In the bow (forward) part it was 1 January 1900.

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This ship was therefore not only in:

Two different days,

Two different months,

Two different years,

Two different seasons.

17/07/2020

We are so excited! Our new swim floats are in. Every sail the two tubes are free to use while swimming. You can also add an extra hour (4 hrs total) to your 10am or 4pm sail for $100 and use the swim island with cooler and drink holders. If you already have a sail booked and wish to add the hour, send us a message or email. Happy Sailing

13/07/2020

With the announcement of Phase 3 not much is going to change with our operations. We will allow larger parties up to 12 people, but remember as always we limit to 6 adults plus children unless we have a conversation about weight and who is in the group. We are still only booking one group per tour so everyone on board is in the same social circle as per covid guidelines. For larger parties than 6 people, message us for details. Happy Sailing

13/07/2020

When no one books a sunset the crew heads on out to enjoy!

10/07/2020

The only kinds of sunsets that I don't like are the ones that I missed. Thanks to tonight tour of ladies. You all were a blast!!