We got up this morning and the seas were 1 foot with an easterly wind. Before we left however, we filled up with diesel fuel, water and had a pump out and we were already to go.
The easterly wind meant it would broadside us as we traveled south. No problem though since the seas were only 1 foot. In fact I moved closer to shore - about 1 km and the fetch was smaller and the waves were smaller. We traveled almost the whole way on auto pilot. The new radio worked well. I have one radio scanning a number of channels and one on 16 - the emergency channel. Should have got a second radio earlier.
By the way, if anyone has a chance to cruise Lake Michigan and gets to Grand Haven stay at North Shore Marina. They have excellent service capability and their slips are far more protected than the municipal marina. Yes they are more expensive, but after hearing the stories form our friends who stayed on the docks, we had it very easy when the winds hit 40 knts.
It was a beautiful cruise down the lake and we settled into South Haven.
South Haven is another quaint city along the south Lake Michigan shore. We took a walk in the city, and bought some locally produced condiments. Went to dinner at a local Italian restaurant and had a great meal.
Tomorrow we head out for Michigan City at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Chicago is getting closer.
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