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Cheap Crew |
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Gary and Patti joined us for the first leg, pictured here in the Sturgeon Bay shipping canal before we entered Lake Michigan. |
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Captain and Mate |
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Which is which depends on the day. |
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In the beginning |
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Departure was marked by the light and Coast Guard station at the Lake Michigan end of the shipping canal. |
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Splash down |
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With strong west winds we had spray breaking over the foredeck and dodger as we drove toward Manitowoc. |
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Refuge |
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The Manitowoc Harbor light marked the end of our first day and our refuge for a couple of days. |
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Wisconsin Maritime Museum |
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One of the highlights of the Manitowoc waterfront development is the museum, the WWII sub and the history of the 28 subs built in this port. |
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Repeat performance |
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Autumn winds build sharp seas, again we find ourselves throwing spray as we head south. |
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Okay, enough |
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In case you missed the others, the decks got wet - the crew didn't. |
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Sheboygan |
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The breakwater light at Sheboygan marked the entrance to a neat fishing port and an excellent harbor. |
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Port Washington |
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A powerplant under construction was the first landmark for the port. |
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Lakefront living |
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Port Washington condo overlooks the lake. |
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Milwaukee by water |
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The tall buildings seemed to rise out of the water as we approached Milwaukee. |
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Milwaukee Landmark |
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The famous bridge to nowhere confirmed that we were in Milwaukee |
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Harbor night |
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It was a treat to see the city by night from the water. |
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The ole' crew |
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At Milwaukee Gary and Patti posed with us for a photo before they headed home and we headed south. |
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Milwaukee Departure |
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The bridge and skyline are behind us as we head south. |
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Sailing by the numbers |
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The knotmeter tells the story, strong west winds make for truckin' |
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Chicago rises... |
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Chicago seemed to rise out of the lake as we drew nearer. |
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Downtown |
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The city takes on a variety of appearances as you sail by the relationship between buildings changes. |
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Ruth and Chicago |
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The city recedes as Ruth helms enroute to Hammond. |
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Approaching Hammond, IN |
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Where's the marina? All we can see is parking ramps?? Ahhh, there's a casino boat moored here. |
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