This morning (Aug. 30) we were roused by the arrival of the Manitowoc to Ludington ferry. We think it is the last of the coal-fired, steam powered ships built for the Great Lakes. Here she is steaming out of her berth later in the morning.When the ferr…
Ludington
This morning (Aug. 30) we were roused by the arrival of the Manitowoc to Ludington ferry. We think it is the last of the coal-fired, steam powered ships built for the Great Lakes. Here she is steaming out of her berth later in the morning.When the ferr…
Heading South on Lake Michigan
Since the last post we’ve visited California & Chicago, but made little progress South. We are currently at a dock in Frankfort, Michigan. It’s a pleasant beach town with a great little main street that is a good stop for transients.We left Moon Star …
Heading South on Lake Michigan
Since the last post we’ve visited California & Chicago, but made little progress South. We are currently at a dock in Frankfort, Michigan. It’s a pleasant beach town with a great little main street that is a good stop for transients.We left Moon Star …
Mackinac Island and Lake Michigan
Today we are anchored in Harbor Springs, Michigan. It’s a classy summer resort. Very stylish. Old guys wear sport coats that have been in the closet too long.This “boat”, named Canim was built on Lake Union in Seattle in the 1920’s.The winds will proba…
Mackinac Island and Lake Michigan
Today we are anchored in Harbor Springs, Michigan. It’s a classy summer resort. Very stylish. Old guys wear sport coats that have been in the closet too long.This “boat”, named Canim was built on Lake Union in Seattle in the 1920’s.The winds will proba…
Doug & Kathy’s Boatlog 2007-08-13 20:03:00
We completed America’s Great Loop Route Cruise today!!! Nonchalance is home in our marina, tied up safe and plugged in. I’ll be sleeping in my own bed tonight (I’ll probably be wondering why it isn’t gently rocking). Paul and I crossed the last 9 miles…
Doug & Kathy’s Boatlog 2007-08-13 20:03:00
We completed America’s Great Loop Route Cruise today!!! Nonchalance is home in our marina, tied up safe and plugged in. I’ll be sleeping in my own bed tonight (I’ll probably be wondering why it isn’t gently rocking). Paul and I crossed the last 9 miles…
Doug & Kathy’s Boatlog 2007-08-12 20:25:00
A nice tour Day in Chicago today.My daughter, Ann, and her friends Ian, Margaret, Mark, Rebecca and Brett came down for a little harbor cruise, and they brought good munchies for lunch. We cruised out past the Chicago skyline and around the Adler Plane…
Doug & Kathy’s Boatlog 2007-08-12 20:25:00
A nice tour Day in Chicago today.My daughter, Ann, and her friends Ian, Margaret, Mark, Rebecca and Brett came down for a little harbor cruise, and they brought good munchies for lunch. We cruised out past the Chicago skyline and around the Adler Plane…
