Friday morning we woke up to whitecaps in the harbor at Meldrum Bay. The wind was from the East at 10/12 knots! We knew we had to leave so at 6:30 a.m. we left the dock and headed out. Rock and roll! Goodness it was aweful until we turned West and the wind was behind us. We weren't able to use the main but we did hoist the jib and motor sailed for the next 12 hours! Yes, 12 hours... rocking and rolling all the way to Mackinaw Island.
We arrived, tied up and went to the video phone to check in with customs. An interesting process for sure. Then we headed to the Pink Pony! It was time for a beverage and time to get off the boat and walk a little.
On Saturday morning, we left Mackinaw Island and went to St. Ignace for fuel and a grocery run. Two hours later we were headed toward Charlevoix. There were two very large power boats at St. Ignace getting fuel before us. I can't imagine paying $2,400.00 for gas but they did... and more. Our diesel was only $44.00! We felt blessed for sure.
So on to Charlevoix. We knew we were cutting it close because we didn't leave St. Ignace until 12:30 and it was a pretty good haul. We estimated our time of arrival to be 9 p.m. And we made it but we missed the 9 o'clock bridge and had to wait until 9:30 to come into Round Lake.
This weekend was the Venetian Festival. Oh my goodness, there were so many boats in Round Lake! Carnival rides, beer gardens, live music! You name it and it was there. I'm attaching a picture of boat that were decorated for the boat parade.
After we left Round Lake and headed toward Oyster Bay, the fireworks began. High in the sky and lots of color and noise.
By the time we got anchored it was 10:30! Another long day. But we're here and made it safely.
Chris, Kelly and the kids arrive this week. And our Xavier had his birthday party on Saturday. Happy Birthday big guy!
Love and Blessings Everyone,
Margo and Skip
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