Thursday, August 23, 2012

86°12.150’ W

42°39.762’ N

Saugatuck Yacht Services

Saugatuck, Michigan



Pat & Dick on "Gypsea"



Pat & Dick's home



Lighthouse when leaving Holland



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.

 

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.