July 12, 2006 Wednesday
We left Isle Royale fairly early (6:30 AM). There was a little wind when we started but it soon died off. Started up the motor (diesel) and motored for Copper Harbor. Since there was no wind, we looked for things to do. Mark sanded teak and then we washed the decks down since they were dirty. We arrived at Copper Harbor without incident. The marina is excellent, although expensive ($40.00 a night) for two nights. The wind blew all night. Tomorrow is supposed to be hot.
July 13, 2006 Thursday
Got up and went to breakfast, did laundry and grocery shopping. We are currently at the Harbor Haus Restaurant doing emails and bills. We will probably be on our way to Sault Ste. Marie tomorrow.
July 14, 2006 Friday and July 15, 2006 Saturday
We left Copper Harbor at around 9AM. NOAA said clear skies with SW winds. Once out on the lake though and too late to turn back, they changed to severe weather alert – thunderstorm warning with 35 MPH gusts. We put on our storm gear, double reefed the main and pulled in the genoa. We actually saw gusts on our meter to 31 MPH coming from behind and we were traveling at 6 knots. We survived the storm and the lightning stayed about 8 miles away. Thank God!
We headed for the Sault going overnight. After the storm calmed, we had a Southly wind with the main and genoa out. Then came the FOG…at about 6:30 or 7PM I saw a ship on radar and woke Mark up to help me. It was very scary because it was hard to tell where he was going- all we kept hearing was his fog horn. We answered with outs and changed course to due South to avoid him. He past within ½ mile of us (or less) and we never saw him! God saved us again! Mark had an uneventful watch other than loosing the great wind that had us going at 7.2 knots. We made Whitefish Point of Refuge at 5:30 or 6PM followed by two more sailboats. Met Chris and Michelle from Northern Harrier, Thunder Bay, Canada who also know Rob and Laurie from Hedonism. Had a nice visit with them early in the evening in our cockpit. They were on their way to do the Chicago to Mackinaw race. Bed at 11PM.
P.S. I still feel like I’m on vacation after a month of no work.
July 16, 2006 Sunday
We visited the Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point. We had a storm earlier in the morning and the power was out so we only saw part of the museum. The good news is that it was free. Spent the rest of the day relaxing in the harbor.
July 17, 2006 Monday
Left Whitefish refuge for the Soo. Winds were out of the SE but soon shifter to the SW. Excellent as we needed to go SE. Winds were strong and waves were high but we made the Canadian lock by about 1:30 having left the refuge at 6:00 AM. Spent the rest of the day at George Kemp Downtown Marina in the Soo, arrived just in time as a storm was coming in. Windy conditions in the marina caused us to scrape our bow pulpit on some railing while trying to dock. Everyone came running out to help so it was a way of getting to meet people in the marina.
We met Mike and Karen, two experienced cruisers who had taken their young daughters on a year and half cruise to the Bahamas. We picked their brains for clues about cruising. They were there with another couple taking the summer off.
We also met John who had built his own boat out of steel with a junk rig. Very nice fella and had a nice golden lab too!
Went to Antler’s for dinner and then went for beers with the group to Maloney’s, good conversation and information. Went to bed.
July 18, 2006 Tuesday
We spent the day provisioning for the adventures in the North Channel of Canada. We also spent time and money trying to figure out how to get through US customs upon our return. We already have passports; however needed I-68 forms ($32.00) three passport photos of each of us ($40.00) and a customs sticker for the boat because we are over 30 foot in length ($25.00). What a pain!!! Finished all that and went to bed.
July 19, 2006 Wednesday
Left George Kemp Downtown Marina at about 11:30 and headed down the St. Mary’s. Strong winds out of the South made sailing impossible. Heard about strong thunderstorms on NOAA and decided to anchor in a little harbor just south of West Neebish Channel Cut on the down bound side. Nice relaxing day as we only spent 3 – 4 hours traveling. We went swimming (water was quite cool). We spent the rest of the day relaxing and doing little projects on the boat. We plan to head for Harbor Island tomorrow.
July 20, 2006 Thursday
Headed for Harbor Island – we were able to get the jib out in light winds for awhile while we were in the channel. When first heading by Harbor Island, the winds were coming from the SW and we went to anchor between the Rogg Islands. The wind switched to the NW (where NOAA said it should be from) and we went back to anchor in Harbor Island in the outer bay with another small sailboat. Short day on the water so we had time to swim and clean the back and side of the boat. It looks nice now. Two more sailboats came into the harbor and rafted together over by the little sailboat. Towards sunset, a large (55 – 60’) power boat came in and anchored right behind us. Hope we don’t drag!
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I am so glad that Tony and I were given the chance to learn what the jib, genoa and other sails and sailing terms. Thanks. It makes it easier to understand plus the chance to know what your talking about. Love ya Deb
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