Small craft advisory was downgraded by 11 am so we decided to try for Charlevoix in Lake Michigan. The state of Michigan has done a fantastic job establishing marinas and ports of refuge at 20-30 mile intervals. Today’s journey was 62 miles, but after this, we hope to leapfrog down the east coast and cross to Lake Michigan’s western shore when conditions are right to get to Chicago. Wind today was N to NW and it was rock and roll in 3 footers but this was comparatively easy.
Charlevoix is located on Round Lake and there is a bascule bridge which opens on the ½ hour. We arrived a little early so had to practice tight boat turns in the canal. Charlevoix City Marina was recently remodeled with new docks and service. The marina facilities include a plush lounge, laundry with HE machines, bright sleek shower areas, and outside boasts an amphitheatre and dancing water fountain. We met a former Looper who gave us a lot of tips for “the trip of a lifetime.”
Charlevoix is located on Round Lake and there is a bascule bridge which opens on the ½ hour. We arrived a little early so had to practice tight boat turns in the canal. Charlevoix City Marina was recently remodeled with new docks and service. The marina facilities include a plush lounge, laundry with HE machines, bright sleek shower areas, and outside boasts an amphitheatre and dancing water fountain. We met a former Looper who gave us a lot of tips for “the trip of a lifetime.”
