What a beautiful cool day. The seas were running 0 to 1 foot with great visibility. Every one moved up the coast and are now in Grand Haven. The weather is going to be perfect for Barb and I to leave our good friends and head north tomorrow. It’s going to feel strange cruising the next 1600 miles with out a friendly smile and helping hand close by. We went out to dinner tonight to celebrate our departure tomorrow and then took in a light and fountain show before returning to our boats. Its late now, and Barb and I will depart at 0700 tomorrow. Not sure how far we will travel but 60 miles or more would be nice. We are looking forward to spending a day or two on Mackinac Island, which is one of our mile stones on this trip.
After going out to dinner in Grand Haven
Tuesday – Day 11 – 8/12/08
Saying "Good Bye" in Grand Haven
The weather is cool and the seas are like glass! We departed on schedule with lots of help from our good friends that we have been with, for the last 10 days. It’s a little strange being out on Lake Michigan without another boat in sight. We saw one other cruiser in our 7 hours on the lake! Our trip to Pentwater today was the first time we slowed the boat to trawler speed which is somewhat less than half our normal cruising speed. Nine MPH is very pleasant and is very good for the gas mileage. If and when the weather turns or for any other reason that we need to pick up the pace we still have that option. We’re tied to the wall where Bruce and Chris were last season when we were here together. We sure do miss them; they are good travelers and great friends. Barb and I had dinner in town and got caught up with some of our chores that go with cruising. Tomorrow we will head for Frankfort, MI. Weather permitting we’ll get an early start and keep moving at the same slow pace. We would like to get to Mackinac Island by this weekend.
