2019 RV/Boat

Day 14

We woke up to a bright sunny sky over the Harborage Marina at Boyne City.  Our plan was to leave the marina at 7:00am for the 135 mile cruise to Ludington.

Our plan wasn't going to work.  There was a little problem between Boyne City and Ludington.

So we delayed departure by a couple hours to let the storms pass and cast off lines at 9:00am.

The weather now looked promising as we headed out into Lake Charlevoix toward Lake Michigan.

Into the Round Lake basin at Charlevoix where the Charlevoix Marina was a busy place.

And my favorite house on the basin. 

Out through the channel and our first look at a calm Lake Michigan.  It's looking like a great day for a cruise.

We cruise south into the Manitou Passage where the lake remains calm.

We passed dozens of sailboats today.  There are definately many more sailboats moving on the lake than there are power boats...or so it seems.

We continued south past the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Point Betsie Light.

The fuel gauges indicated that it was time to water this thirsty horse.

So into Frankfort harbor for a sip of gas at the municipal marina.

After taking on fuel, it was back out past the Frankfort pier light and south toward Point Sable.

The waters remained near dead calm as my navigator lost interest.

Passing Big Sable Point.  Almost home.

And finally nearing Ludington harbor at 3:00pm.  A mere six hours after we departed Boyne City on Lake Charlevoix.

Inside the harbor and the north pier light.

The boat is refueled, gear packed up, and all is secure.  It's hot out.  Time for a swim.

Tomorrow we pack up the car and head to the house.  It's been a great two weeks.