July 23 and July 24


July 23 

NorthPort Frankfort MI 66 miles


July 24

Franfort to Manistee MI 28.9 mile


Summary of July 23

  • Knowing it was going to be long day we woke up at 5:30 and out 7:00
  • There was no space available at any Marina’s till Frankfort and with the wind anchoring was not an option
  • Ride took over 10 hours so we arrived at 5
  • Most of the trip was rough averaging between 5-6 on the “Sporty” scale
  • Filled boat with diesel
  • Cleaned Bilge 
  • Meant Dinner would not be started before 6:30
  • Dianne was hungry so we went out to Restaurant called Dingy’s best yet I had a BBQ Chicken and Dianne had fish and chips
  • On walk after dinner found old Movie theater from 1920s that was restored and showing the latest Top Gun at 7:30 so we went in and watched the movie it was great.
  • After Movie thunderstorms and lots of rain.  As the windows were left open we had to dry several articles.  
  • Off to bed at 10;30 really late for us.



July 24

  • Slept late as we were up late. The forecast for wind and rain till 9 delayed our start
  • The start of the voyage was even worse than yesterdays scores a solid 7
  • Became better score falling to 5.5-6.  The whole day was not a coffee drinking day even with my “sippy” cup hot coffee did spill on me
  • AT the very last 3 miles picked back up to the 7 range. I was very glad to enter the harbor
  • Current at the dock made docking very tough and I was man handled into the dock.  No injuries except to my ego.  But other people said they had problems too.
  • Town had. DQ so Dianne had her ice Cream fix
  • Have found two more loopers at the docks both starting latter than we have and planning to stay in Michigan longer
  • Saw no other boats out except for some sail boats a long ways out enjoying the ride
  • Plenty of sand dunes all along the shore


 







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