Blind Bay & Collins Bay of Georgian Bay, Parry Sound, Ontario

07/23/2026

For sailors and boaters info-to join in or to avoid the regatta race course….

2026 33rd Annual Round Rose Invitational

Sunday August 2, 2026

Hi Everyone,

With the August Long Weekend quickly approaching, we are excited to be hosting the 33rd annual Round Rose Regatta! The Round Rose Regatta is an annual sailing race started by a group of local cottagers (and sometime sailors) to promote the sport of sailing and friendly competition among the cottager group - with a strong emphasis on having fun at the same time. You do not have to be an experienced racing sailor to enjoy the Round Rose Regatta! We welcome all sailing craft.

Come and join us for the Race and then for a few libations at the Attitude Adjustment Party [AAP] and Awards presentation afterward. After putting away your Boats post-race families can boat to Burnes’s cottage beach on Rose Island (the finish of race – a cottage with Red Roof 65C #20) for a ~4:00 pm AAP start.

To assist us in planning please register in advance by either emailing [email protected] or call Linda Spremo at 416-735-0796. Email should include # of participants, type of boat and number of crew, or else by informing the Committee Boat on the start line prior to the start of the race on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at approx. 11 A.M.

PFDs: the Round Rose Regatta will be maintaining a strict PFD policy. Skippers and crew must be wearing their PFDs during the race, or they will be marked as Did Not Finish (DNF).

There is no entry fee to enter the regatta or to attend the Attitude Adjustment Party to follow the race. Unlike prior years there will not be a BBQ but please bring your own libations and a snack if you so please. All members of the family and their guests are welcome to come to the Attitude Adjustment Party and feel free to bring your own folding chairs if desired.

Further details on divisions and course layout are available from the race committee. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you at the start-line or the AAP afterward!

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the race entirely at their own risk. See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after a race. Each owner/skipper shall be responsible for having aboard the required safety equipment. The decision to race or not is solely that of the owner/skipper.

RIGHTS WAIVER

By participating in this Regatta, I understand that I voluntarily assume and am knowledgeable of the risks of sailing and I assume sole responsibility for myself, my crew, and the boat in which I sail. I agree to hold harmless and free of liability any individual appointed as a volunteer for this regatta for any damage, material or personal, suffered by me during the race or otherwise. Neither the volunteer regatta organizers, race committee, nor anyone else assumes or accepts any liability or responsibility for property damage to any boat, or any personal injury to a skipper, crew or passenger/guest suffered while participating in this Regatta, including any prerace and post-race activities.

The Burnes family

07/06/2026

This is so sad. 💔 Has anyone heard of this before? Thought I’d repost as it’s so close to our homes/cottages. Click on the photo to enlarge for info.

07/04/2026

Construction is underway on the reconstruction of Blind Bay Road and East Carling Bay Road.

As work progresses, the Township is proud to partner once again with Generations Effect (a consulting service of Georgian Bay Biosphere - GBB) to help protect local turtle populations. If you have noticed turtle nesting boxes missing on these roads, it is because biologists have collected turtle eggs found within these areas so they can be safely incubated until they're ready to hatch.

So far, an incredible 382 turtle eggs have been collected!🐢

Thank you to everyone involved in helping safeguard our local wildlife and thank you to residents for your patience and understanding as construction continues. Together, we're building better infrastructure while protecting the natural environment.

06/25/2026

Take note!

06/22/2026

Take note!

🚧 Road Work Notice – Blind Bay Road 🚧

Blasting is currently taking place on Blind Bay Road. Beginning July 6, crews will start adding gravel to the road surface as part of the ongoing road improvement work.

Blind Bay Road will remain open to traffic; however, motorists should expect delays while work is underway.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue working to maintain the quality and safety of our roads.

05/25/2026

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05/13/2026

Henry’s Sans Souci Restaurant will be opening on June 5th this season! Our restaurant is opening a little later this year, as we are preparing for the added Convenience Store/Farmer’s Market🎉

This year we have renovated the old dining room space and are opening a Convenience/Farmer’s Market that will sell a few groceries, ICE, Loretta’s Bakery Treats,
Kawartha Ice-Cream, Fruits and Vegetables, Snacks, lots of gifts and BEER, WINE, and Ready to Drink beverages🎉

We are super excited to add this service for our customers and will be building on this concept and inventory as we go through this season. Our new space is coming together beautifully and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Our usual famous fish and chips menu also has some new upgrades and we can’t wait to serve you! Our team is stacked and it is going to be another amazing summer on Georgian Bay!

Stay tuned for more info and once we open, watch our page for arrivals of fresh baking, and fresh fruits and veggies.

Henry’s Sans Souci is a favourite destination for many, and we plan to keep the same favourite memories with new services and convenience.

See you on the Bay!
Ted and Rachel