Tag Archives: Lake Michigan

Useful terms and phrases for the loop

Posted on September 15, 2016 by mnsailors

This post is a work in progress.      If you are a future boater or casual reader, here are some of the terms we learned so far. I thought sailing had its own set of terminology; well the river traffic has … Continue reading →

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Windy City- Chicago

Posted on September 8, 2016 by mnsailors

Even on a hazy morning, the Chicago Skyline is visible from quite a distance across the waters of Lake Michigan.  Leaving Waukegan on a southerly course- we were excited to explore Chicago.   Bonus- family will visit and see us off … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Waukegan Marina

Posted on August 25, 2016 by mnsailors

We have tickets home from the Chicago O’Hare airport; and chose  Waukegan as a good marina to leave our boat for a week. Calm day on the water, and pulled into the fuel dock about 4pm.   After fuel and pump … Continue reading →

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Real Racine WI. 30 miles ahead

Posted on August 21, 2016 by mnsailors

One last peak at Milwaukee as we head out the main harbor entrance  towards Racine. Pleasant run south with very light winds.   Approached the Racine Harbor, maneuvered through the break wall, quick turn to port through the first marina entrance, then to … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee WI- Art or Harley Museum?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by mnsailors

I confess that Milwaukee brings to mind Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days, so we arrived at the McKinley Marina with a blank slate as to what are plans would be. Prior to leaving Sheboygan we had filled with fuel and … Continue reading →

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Three days in Port Washington Wisconsin marina

Posted on August 12, 2016 by mnsailors

A winning combination: outdoor band , boat bar and  awesome dinner of scallops and shrimp all less than a block from the marina at the New Port Shores restaurant. Entertained by Shane Dar with country, rockabilly and his  ” Russian Counting Song” The lighthouse museum was … Continue reading →

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Jump on the Trolley in Sheboygan WI

Posted on August 10, 2016 by mnsailors

From fishing villages to resort marinas; Wisconsin has them all.   Sheboygan Wisconsin is a nice combination of both.  The marina monitors channel 9;  hail them as Harbor Center Marina. The city is known for boats , brats and beer;  so … Continue reading →

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Lake shore summer festival Manitowoc WI

Posted on August 8, 2016 by mnsailors

Its always fun to arrive in town when the summer festivals are in full swing. In this case the Lakeshore festival was all weekend.     There were bands playing each night, a silent auction, dinners and events all weekend raising … Continue reading →

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Motoring past farms, silos and bluffs to Manitowoc WI

Posted on August 6, 2016 by mnsailors

Door county is tourist towns with nautical shops and ice cream parlors.  Sturgeon Bay was bustling with large cruisers along side the industrial Laker barges and tall cranes prepared to service or load cargo. Manitowoc is expected to be more … Continue reading →

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More Tall Ship Photos to share

Posted on August 5, 2016 by mnsailors

When you come across the best photo opportunities, its hard not to share. The Tall Ships are one thing, being in a boat as they pass is just too hard to pass up. Here are some more photos of the … Continue reading →

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