Inside the Chief Commanda II: Sunset Cruises, Superstitions & Life on the Lake
Update: 2025-07-08
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For over 50 years, the Chief Commanda II has cruised Lake Nipissing — carrying locals, tourists, wedding parties, and blues bands across the waves. But what’s it like to actually run this iconic North Bay ship?
In this episode, we hop aboard with Captain Rich Stivrins to talk about the history, sailor superstitions (yes, bananas are bad luck), and the unforgettable experiences people have on board!
00:00 Intro
01:16 Welcome aboard the Chief Commanda II
05:00 What it takes to captain the Chief
09:00 Cruise nights, sunsets & superstitions
14:00 The Chief’s local legacy
18:00 Northern lights & lake stories
21:30 Final thoughts: Ride the Chief this summer
In this episode, we hop aboard with Captain Rich Stivrins to talk about the history, sailor superstitions (yes, bananas are bad luck), and the unforgettable experiences people have on board!
00:00 Intro
01:16 Welcome aboard the Chief Commanda II
05:00 What it takes to captain the Chief
09:00 Cruise nights, sunsets & superstitions
14:00 The Chief’s local legacy
18:00 Northern lights & lake stories
21:30 Final thoughts: Ride the Chief this summer
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