(Saturday Aug 25 – Dist: 45.3 mi; Avg Speed: 8.0 mph;
Locks: 3; LWT: 40 mins; TTT: 7:25 hrs)
We are taking a mini vacation here because it is so nice and the people here have been great. Of course Linda loves t…
Heritage Harbor, Ottawa IL
It’s a good thing
Walker Bay dingy’s have a one way valve in their garboard drain! We forgot to put the plug in! Well, sheeesh, it was the first voyage of “Lil’ Peace” and we were a little anxious to get going. Haven’t been on the water at all this year!Here’s the monst…
R.I.P. Neil Armstrong… First Man On The Moon
(Reuters) – Former U.S. astronaut, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died at the age of 82, U.S. media reported on Saturday. Armstrong underwent a heart-bypass surgery earlier this month, just two days after his birthday on August 5, to…
Aug. 24 – Mile Bay
Lake Champlain Maritime MuseumBasin Harbor Club MooringToday was another short cruise…down the Otter River and into Mile Bay. Mile Bay is on the Vermont side of the lake, but we cruised by the Palisades on the New York side before stopping for …
Another Week in Deltaville
Another week-end means another week has passed here in Deltaville. I have to admit I’m getting a little stir crazy. A guy can only do so many boat projects in one sitting and I think I’ve reached my limit.To break up the work detail we dropped the dink…
Thank You Miss Virginia
(Continued…)
Moor $tuff 2012-08-25 07:34:00
Friday, August 24, 2012
86°44.757’ W
41°47.900’ N
Harbor Landing
New Buffalo, Michigan
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| Leaving Saugatuck |
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| In the channel heading to the lake |
We are now in our temporary slip in New Buffalo! The ride here was a mixed bag from why are we doing this — to this is a piece of cake. We made reasonable time and arrived here on glass like water. The harbor is beautiful the people friendly and Barb and I look forward to the next month here. It will take a day or two to get everything squared away before returning to our home and visit our family.
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| Nice flat Lake Michigan |
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| Entering New Buffalo |
Dave and Becky Carlson long time boating friends from Starved Rock Yacht Club – our home port – have a slip here and will be here this evening. They will drop us off at home on their way home Sunday.
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| Headed to our slip ahead |
Moor $tuff 2012-08-25 07:34:00
Friday, August 24, 2012
86°44.757’ W
41°47.900’ N
Harbor Landing
New Buffalo, Michigan
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| Leaving Saugatuck |
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| In the channel heading to the lake |
We are now in our temporary slip in New Buffalo! The ride here was a mixed bag from why are we doing this — to this is a piece of cake. We made reasonable time and arrived here on glass like water. The harbor is beautiful the people friendly and Barb and I look forward to the next month here. It will take a day or two to get everything squared away before returning to our home and visit our family.
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| Nice flat Lake Michigan |
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| Entering New Buffalo |
Dave and Becky Carlson long time boating friends from Starved Rock Yacht Club – our home port – have a slip here and will be here this evening. They will drop us off at home on their way home Sunday.
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| Headed to our slip ahead |
Moor $tuff 2012-08-25 07:26:00
Thursday, August 23, 2012
86°12.150’ W
42°39.762’ N
Saugatuck Yacht Services
Saugatuck, Michigan
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| Pat & Dick on “Gypsea” |
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| Pat & Dick’s home |
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| Lighthouse when leaving Holland |
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| Leaving Pat & Dick’s |
The day started with breakfast Pat and Dick’s. After the great breakfast they showed us their boat while talking about more of their cruising adventures. By the time our breakfast and walk around was done it was 10 am and time to get moving. The wind had picked up inland but the weather service was calling for 1 foot waves and winds less than 10 knots. When we entered the big lake there was a good bit of weather going on but after a short discussion we decided to give it a try. We tried close to shore then took her out two to three miles without any good results. The wind increased and we were experiences 2 to 3 foot waves with occasional very large rollers so decided to duck into Saugatuck which was closer than returning to Holland.
Barb got on the cell phone and found us a marina to stay in which was walking distance to town. While waiting in the channel for a place at the fuel dock I heard Brenda from Rickshaw talking on the radio so gave a quick call – found out they were also coming into Saugatuck to get off the lake. Once both boats were secured for the day they drove their dingy to our boat before we walked into town did a little shopping before having dinner. As usual on the walk back to the boat we located a quaint little ice cream shop and the four of us treated ourselves to some great Michigan ice cream.
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| Belinda & Jim |
Jim and Brenda returned to their boat which was anchored near town…….Barb and I made ready for an early departure. If everything goes as planned we may make New Buffalo tomorrow! We are getting closer to returning home every day.
Moor $tuff 2012-08-25 07:26:00
Thursday, August 23, 2012
86°12.150’ W
42°39.762’ N
Saugatuck Yacht Services
Saugatuck, Michigan
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| Pat & Dick on “Gypsea” |
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| Pat & Dick’s home |
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| Lighthouse when leaving Holland |
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| Leaving Pat & Dick’s |
The day started with breakfast Pat and Dick’s. After the great breakfast they showed us their boat while talking about more of their cruising adventures. By the time our breakfast and walk around was done it was 10 am and time to get moving. The wind had picked up inland but the weather service was calling for 1 foot waves and winds less than 10 knots. When we entered the big lake there was a good bit of weather going on but after a short discussion we decided to give it a try. We tried close to shore then took her out two to three miles without any good results. The wind increased and we were experiences 2 to 3 foot waves with occasional very large rollers so decided to duck into Saugatuck which was closer than returning to Holland.
Barb got on the cell phone and found us a marina to stay in which was walking distance to town. While waiting in the channel for a place at the fuel dock I heard Brenda from Rickshaw talking on the radio so gave a quick call – found out they were also coming into Saugatuck to get off the lake. Once both boats were secured for the day they drove their dingy to our boat before we walked into town did a little shopping before having dinner. As usual on the walk back to the boat we located a quaint little ice cream shop and the four of us treated ourselves to some great Michigan ice cream.
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| Belinda & Jim |
Jim and Brenda returned to their boat which was anchored near town…….Barb and I made ready for an early departure. If everything goes as planned we may make New Buffalo tomorrow! We are getting closer to returning home every day.
