We departed around 9 with 5-10 knot winds out of the NW. A fresh oil change for Albion, Bill is now on board, and we have fresh provisions for our final leg of the Great lakes adventure. Soon after departure our motor died in the middle of the channel. I quickly discovered it was merely the fuel line was not snug in the connection (removed for the oil change). So we were off again. We locked back up 21 feet to Superior and back out the St Mary's river. The monster ships and the locks felt rather routine today. Our heading was NW and the winds were NW but they eased and we motored across Whitefish bay to White Fish point. This is a safe refuge, a man made harbor with no facilities. We have quite the view from here of the Superior waters and the distant Canadian hilly shores. The moon is nearing full and reflecting on the waters, Venus is bright, larger ships are passing on the way to the Soo, and the air is so warm for a change. As many places up here, this is a special place. There are three other sailboats with us tonight. Next to us is a family, Husband, Wife and two boys (maybe 9 and 10) on a Beneteau 38. They have been traveling around Superior this summer and have quite the stories to tell.
Whitefish Point.
8/12/2008
