Category Archives: Sailing
Race Night
Liberty and Elijah, Mom, and Nana see Grandpa and Daddy off for race night off Holland pier. The grandkids are impressed with the big boat, but also eager to get to the beach to build sandcastles and jump in the … Continue reading
Red sky in the morning
All night long into the wee hours of the morning does the wind blow and the boat rocks–first to the port then back to starboard. up and down, back and forth. The wind blows continually. Whitecaps whip across Muskegon … Continue reading
Good Neighbor
Sometimes being a good neighbor may mean…answering a distress call and towing their boat into the dock. .
Sunset Over Muskegon Lake
What a wonderful way to end a beautiful day overlooking Muskegon Lake. First, a motorcycle ride to dine at Harbor View Grill in White Hall. Then, relax in an easy chair to watch the closing of another day. .
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Meijer Garden Field Trip
I walked the Meijer Gardens today with my friend, Angie. It was close to 90 degrees, but we saw some beautiful sights while enjoying our time together. We lunched in the café, and then walked out of doors. I’d encourage you … Continue reading
Finish, at last!
11:30 pm FINISH Michigan Time, but Swiftsure waited around in bay for a spot to deliver their ‘touch and go’ paper. It was at least an hour later for that process. All three of our group—Steve, Henry and son, Nate … Continue reading
9:00 pm update
9:00 pm Steve called and they have 14 knots of wind and sailing 9 knots! They have an hour to the bridge and another hour to the finish mark. So….they should be in around 11 pm. PTL!! .
5:30 pm-Monday, July 26
5:30 pm Steve called and seemed in good spirits in spite of their location near Grays Reef sailing at about 6 knots with only 37 miles to go. Considering they spent 8 hours going 1 knot or less, 6 knots … Continue reading
2:30 pm-Monday, July 26
Swiftsure nearing Petoskey area running at 2.2 with 42 miles to go. Mary and I are now on the Island and enjoying our comfy room–ready to go get something to eat & check out the town. .
Monday Morning on the Island
From Torresen: 0430 Race Time, Monday, July 26th. The water at the Straits of Mackinaw is glass. There is an occasional dark spot indicating a touch of breeze, but they are few and far between. This is evidenced by the Turbo Runaway … Continue reading