(Wed Aug 15 – Dist: 23.5 mi; Avg Speed: 8.4 mph;
Seas: calm; TTT: 2:50 hrs)
As we were approaching the harbor breakwall this pirate ship opened cannon fire on us. Fortunately the crew was not battl…
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Under Attack in South Haven, MI
Saugatuck, MI
(Monday Aug 13 – Dist: 45.6 mi; Avg Speed: 9.8 mph;
Seas: 2 feet; TTT: 5:00 hrs)
A neat photo op but somewhat unexpected from all of the weather forecasts that we referenced. We were expecting light …
Muskegon, MI
(Sunday Aug 12 – Dist: 57.5 mi; Avg Speed: 10 mph;
Seas: 1 ft; TTT: 4:45 hrs)
It was Sunday, the winds were quiet and boaters were out in full force. These boaters in the channel between Lake M…
Ludington MI, Fish Galore
(Wed Aug. 8 – Dist: 52 mi; Avg Speed: 12.4 mph;
Seas: 1-2 feet; TTT: 4:10 hrs)
After our relaxing stint in Frankfort we finally had a good travel day and a bunch of us headed for Ludington while ot…
Vacationing in Frankfort, MI
(Friday, Aug 3 – Dist: 42.3 mi; Avg Speed: 10.6 mph;
Seas: 1-2 feet; TTT: 4:00 hrs)
We had 5 days of fun in Frankfort. The town seemed to have everything and we took advantage; and then to top it …
Leland, MI
(Wednesday Aug 1 – Dist: 30.4 mi; Avg Speed: 9.3 mph;
Seas: 1 ft; TTT: 3:20 hrs)
One of my favourite spots in Leland, Rick’s Cafe. It is just so peaceful looking down the canal and watching the fishi…
NOT Charlevoix, NOT Leyland but Northport
(Monday July 30 – Dist: 40.7 mi; Avg Speed: 11.6 mph;
Seas: 2-3 feet; TTT: 3:35 hrs)
It was a marginal travel day today but since we only wanted to go to Charlevoix a mere 17 miles away we decided t…
Petoskey Therapy
(Thursday July 26 – Dist: 58.0 mi; Avg Speed: 16.8mph;
Seas: 1 foot; TTT: 3:25 hrs)
Linda is back to normal. And why would she not be; the weather is beautiful and the town has a 2 day side…
Showers, Thunderstorms and Hot Water
(Wednesday July 25 – Dist: 0 mi.)
A series of storms are rolling through northern Michigan at this time. Even the best sailors who ran the Chicago to Mackinac Island race, are sheltered here in the marina. That is an interesting bunch to s…
Smooth Sailing and Sailing and Sailing
(Sunday July 22 – Dist: 187.4 mi; Avg Speed: 22.1 mph; TTT: 8:45 hrs)
Again another perfect day on one of the Great Lakes. Lake Huron was angry at us in 2008 but sure made up for it these past two days. Other than the small annoyance of ha…
