By Mike Davis
On September 29, 2024, 50 years to the day of the first official sailing, a commemorative sailing from Tobermory to South Baymouth and back celebrated the day. Speeches and acknowledgements were made on the northbound leg, with a fabulous dinner on the return. A collections of photos document some of the day.
Sailing out of Tobermory.
Crossing paths and sailing past Le Champlain, a Ponant 5 star cruise ship.
Moondance providing musical entertainment.
Kerry Adams, former Captain and now director of Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC), centre, taking up with the base.
Richard Thomas, writer of The Jewel of Georgian Bay: Celebrating 50 Years of the Chi-Cheemaun acted as master of ceremonies.
Bruce County Warden, Chris Peabody giving a few remarks.
Mayor, Milt McIver, Northern Bruce Peninsula
Lenore Keeshig, of Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) talks about her father winning the naming contest for the Chi Cheemaun, but it was really she who wrote the letter and signed her father’s name.
Jim Hepple, of the board of directors of OSTC.
Councillor Anthony Chegahno (Miptoon) of Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker).
Richard Whyte and Kerry Adams, long-time friends and former captains, acknowledging some of the long service of retired employees.
Passengers hanging out on a really nice day.
Neda Sarakhsh of The Orange Bicycle B&B, dressed to blend in!
Larry Miller, former politician, giving a few remarks after dinner.
