So, after waiting at North Port, MI for three days, we got on our way this morning. It was cool, breezy, cloudy, and the seas were as predicted – less than 2 feet high. We cruised 68 miles today and arrived at the Frankfurt Municipal Marina…
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
We are still in a holding pattern. We woke up this morning to fog, 2 to 4 foot waves, and off and on rain. So, we opted to stay another day in North Port. It was a good day to lay low. We really didn’t do much today.&n…
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
This morning we opted to stay put. The weather forecast was for 15 mph winds and showers and thunderstorms. This time they knew what they were talking about. It rained most of the day. We got some chores done and I spent a few h…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
This morning began like so many others. We got up early and hoisted our anchor up. The bridge that opens on the hour and half hour was still a few minutes away when it started closing. John figured the bridge tender could not see us b…
Monday, July 23, 2012
We got up early this morning, intending to move on down Lake Michigan. However, John went online to get the weather report and it called for high winds and 4 to 5 foot waves. There was a small craft advisory as well. Therefore, we opt…
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Today was the perfect cruising day! The temperature was 79 degrees. The sun was out and there was very little wind. The water was dead calm. It doesn’t get better than that. We fueled up at the marina before we left. …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
We are hanging out at The Straits Marina which is run by the state of Michigan DNR. Today started out rainy, but it cleared up and proceeded to get pretty windy. We are so glad we decided to stay until tomorrow. Tonight there is a con…
Friday, July 20. 2012
We stayed at Drummond Island Yacht Haven for two nights because the weather forecast was for 15 to 20 mph winds and 60% chance of rain. We were glad that we stayed. In the afternoon yesterday, another Jefferson boat came into the harbor.&nb…
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Yesterday morning we left Little Current after fueling up and getting pumped out. So, we are good to go. (ha ha). We cruised along the North Channel for 6 hours and ended up anchored behind Vidal Island. We thought we were there…
