Day 97-Alexandria Bay to Cape Vincent, NY

Saturday July 26, 2025

This morning started off slow and satisfying with eggs and bacon on the boat before making our way back to Cape Vincent. Being a sunny Saturday in the height of summer, we expected the river to be busy—but wow, we didn’t expect that kind of chaos! It felt like every type of watercraft ever made was out there—jet skis zipping around, sleek fishing boats tearing through, cigarette boats thundering by, cruisers pushing their wakes, and pontoons loaded with people soaking up the sun. The water was frothing with activity, making for quite a choppy ride.

Thankfully, a few miles out, the madness mellowed and the river returned to a more relaxed rhythm. When we pulled into Cape Vincent, we weren’t sure we’d be lucky enough to snag a spot on the dock, but fortune favored us—we scored one! Even better, we docked next to two other boats that happened to be the same make as ours—one a little larger, the other a bit smaller. The couples aboard turned out to be absolutely lovely.

After a quick stroll into town to grab a few essentials, we couldn’t resist the inviting water and jumped right into the river! I had picked up a couple of floaties recently, so we took them for a test spin—definitely a great addition to our boat gear.

Dinner was casual and cozy—just the two of us on the bow, enjoying a bite while soaking up the music drifting over from the park’s summer festival. The town had live bands playing throughout the afternoon into early evening. Some were genuinely talented… others, well—let’s just say one group played what I’d call head-banger music, except there wasn’t even a beat worth banging your head to! 😆

Later, we were invited aboard one of our neighbor’s boats for evening drinks with both couples. We spent hours laughing, sharing stories, and discovering how much we had in common. It was one of those spontaneous boat nights that reminds you why this adventure is so special.