Wow, summer has been a whirlwind! It feels like just yesterday we were basking in the sun, and now it’s time to start thinking about Fall. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to set sail this year, which is a bummer. I have to laugh! Because every time we plan to set sail in the past few years I either fall and break something or like this year we are dealing with personal issues.

But we will get back to long distance traveling soon.

So, we decided to take a month or so and explore Mackinaw and maybe venture a bit further north.

As we traveled through Lake St. Clair through Marine City, we watched people and probably some pets also enjoying the beach. What a beautiful day.

Along the shores of Lake St. Clair, locals were out sailing together or maybe even participating in a friendly sail race. This photo only shows a small portion of the boats in the area, but there were definitely many more. It’s always wonderful to see others enjoying the day and making the most of the beautiful scenery.

It’s always a treat to spot passing freighters. I can’t quite explain why I’m so captivated by them. Sometimes, the crew members will even wave as we pass by. It’s like a little glimpse into the world of the ship, and it feels like a magical moment.

The Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, spans approximately 1.17 miles, connecting Port Huron to Point Edward, Ontario. As we passed under the bridge, another freighter was entering. It’s said that your boat must maintain a speed of 5 miles per hour to safely navigate under the bridge.

Our first stop was on Lake Huron. We set sail with Boatniks around noon and covered 62.2 miles. It was getting twilight so we anchored near the shores of Port Sanilac. The lake was super calm and gentle, and the weather was gorgeous – sunny and beautiful. The water temperature was a pleasant 71 degrees.

When we woke up, the water was like smooth glass! It was so unusual to see something like that on Lake Huron. Bryce thought it was the perfect time to take some pictures of the Boatniks. So, he hopped into his kayak and went out for some shots.

We drove another 61.3 miles today and finally made it to Port Austin. The marina was closed for the night, so we found an open spot on the wall and slid into it, or should I say, we slid into it with our thrusters! 😂 The weather is gorgeous, but the visibility was like a fog lingering over the lake. But it is the smoke from the Canada fires. 

Crossing the Saginaw Bay has never been this smooth. What an adventure we had. We are heading to Harrisville. We planned a two night layover to go out and see the town.

Harrisville is absolutely fantastic! We had a delicious Hammy-Sammy at Shotmakers bar & Grill, and I think it might be my favorite one yet! Whenever people walk by on the docks, we always make sure to say hello. The funniest thing happened when this couple was passing by. Turns out they’re our neighbors just up the canal from us! Their names are Larry and Pam, and they have this adorable American Tug. It was such a treat meeting them!

Our luck took a turn for the worse. As we bid farewell to Harrisville, we had high hopes for a flawless morning cruise. But alas, it was not meant to be. I was feeling a bit restless and eager to set sail. Bryce, on the other hand, was craving a cup of coffee. Instead, he suggested that if we were ready, we could start the journey. It was around 7:00 am, and unfortunately, we were greeted with rollers from the East and strong winds. These conditions caused the boat to rock violently from side to side. We endured a whopping 51 miles of that bumpy ride! But hey, we made it to Presque Isle Harbor, where we’ve decided to anchor. We absolutely adore anchoring here, and there’s a marina in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.

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