Had a very pleasant sail, to windward again but mostly on one tack, towards Mackinaw City. This will be our furthest point west, so from now on we should benefit from the prevailing westerly winds – we’ll see! On the way to Mackinaw City, 45° 46’.85N 84° 43’.34W, we found ourselves only ½ hour from the Mackinac Bridge, which separates Lake Michigan from Lake Huron. So we took a little detour and crossed into Lake Michigan - just for the giggles. The bridge is known locally as Mighty Mac, and at 5 miles long is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world. Went for a bike ride around “the city” and out to some lighthouses and walked to a beach on Lake Michigan. The “city” is pretty small and very touristy, but an interesting change from being at anchor.
Today’s log: 29.4nm, season total: 622.8
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