Afternoon solo sail on Lake Michigan. The winds were from “light and variable” to a steady 10-15 knots.
30-May-2022 – First sail of the 2022 season on Lake Michigan
First sail of the 2022 season on Lake Michigan. A little chilly with air temps in the lower 60s (F) and water temps in the lower 50s (F).
22-May-2022 – Splash day for the 2022 season
Splash day for the 2022 season. We moved from the boatyard over to the marina.
30-October-2021 – End of the 2021 sailing season. Trip to the boat yard for winter hauled out
Short trip motoring. Waves to 6+ feet and winds to 23 knots.
We winterized the engine & head and removed the sails.
23-October-2021 – Late October sail on Lake Michigan with shifty and light winds.
Late October sail on Lake Michigan with shifty and light winds. My 7 year old grandson takes the helm for the first time to bring us out to the first marker.
16-October-2021 – Wet and wild October afternoon sail on Lake Michigan with winds to 26 knots.
18-September-2021 – Waves 2-4 ft, winds to 20. Shortened sail after one of the crew not feeling well.
It was a bit too rolly for my 7 year old grandson.
5-September-2021 – Sailing Lake Michigan with wind guest to 27 knots. Top speed was was 7.3 knots.
Sailing Lake Michigan with wind guest to 27 knots. Top was was 7.3 knots SOG