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We were underway by 0900 and exited the harbor and entered the last portion of Lake Huron on a NW course. Winds forecast to stiffen to 20 knot gusts from the west by mid day. So we wanted to get there before noon. It was a bumpy ride especially the last hour as winds did pick up and while we had some buffering from the NW shore, the winds were whipping around the far corner and churning up the water. Also, getting closer to our destination, the ferries were churning up the water with their wakes. But we made it just fine and confirming our slip assignment via radio we navigated into the harbor and safely secured to our assigned slip at 1115. Winds definitely picking up and they were very strong from the stern as we berthed. Kim’s video
We are going to tour the retired USCG icebreaker cutter Mackinaw, which Congress authorized funding to build a week after the Japanese attack, 7 December 1941. The raw material requirements were so great for the war production, that an Icebreaker was needed to keep the supply chains open all year in the Great Lakes region.
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| Icebreaker Machinaw |
It was a great tour and well worth the admission price. We spend a good portion of the afternoon on board the ship. For the remainder of the afternoon we walked around this very tourist supported village. A windy day, but sunny skies. On the way back to Serenity we got a pound of smoked white fish from the recommended local market. We had smoked white fish onboard for supper. It was pretty good, but a little too salted for taste.
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| Breakwater light house |
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| Icebreaker museum |
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| Stern of USCG Mackinaw |
Tonight we are preparing Serenity for continued travels. Checking and double checking the weather. Tomorrow has some late afternoon winds that are a bit bothersome. Will check latest wind forecast early tomorrow.
5210 SM journeyed; 1926.4 hours hobbs
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