Why Popeye has such big arms.

Finally got out of Mackinaw and traveled 95 miles to Leland Harbor. The lake treated us fairly well except for the three hours crossing the open water of the Grand Traverse Bay where we encountered 4 to 5 foot waves with an occasional 6 footer to keep us awake. I was forced to pilot the boat the entire distance across the Bay as the autopilot is not suitable for those conditions. Now I know why Popeye's arms are so big.

Our goal for tomorrow is Ludington Harbor and the mouth of the Pere Marquette River, 90 miles south of Leland and just 185 miles from Chicago (2 days voyage).
 

6:45 AM as we passed under the Mackinaw Bridge.

4 miles out from the bridge towards Lake Michigan.

Lighthouse at Grays Reef Passage where we turned south towards Chicago.

Skip as the ships navigator.

The Captains response to the Navigators suggestions.

Leland Harbor, home for the night and 90 miles south of Mackinaw City.

View from the Leland Fish House restaurant. Reminds me of Lucerne.

Hot apple pie at the Fish House.

                                     

                                     

Calling for good weather again tomorrow !