Sunrise leaving Grand Haven

Day 80 – Wednesday, August 11, 2010

42° 24.209’ N
086° 16.656’ W
South Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven Lighthouse

We had a first today! While underway we received an emergency warning from the Coast Guard to get off the lake ASAP due to an impending storm with gale force winds. We were ten miles from Holland and cranked up our speed and headed for their entrance off of the lake. We no sooner got to the break wall when the storm hit. I must say it was a lulu but we were able to find a safe place to anchor and did so.

Storm near Holland, MI

After about an hour and a half on the hook we got underway again and arrived in South Haven at noon. While moving up the channel approaching the marina I radioed the harbor mentioned that our friends might be there and if so could we get into the same harbor. When the harbor person asked their names our friend Bob from the club answered the call and told her where they were. It was really great to meet up with some old friends. We had a few beers and pizza and caught up with the club news.

We were able to get two nights here which was a pleasant surprise. They have reserved all the slips for the weekend due to the annual blueberry festival.