Harbor Springs, MI to Charlevoix, MI

Date             August 22, 2011            

Day                55

Departure     Harbor Springs Municipal Marina 9:50 am 

Arrival          Charlevoix Municipal Marina, MI 12:40 pm

Miles                17.6 

Cumulative   1236.7

NOTE: For a larger view of each picture, click on the picture, then click again for an even larger view! 

The day started with a beautiful sunrise,

however, as luck would have it, it had started to sprinkle when were left the dock.  We started driving from the fly bridge, but the rain became more than a sprinkle and we went below to drive from inside.

Bob at the helm, staying dry!

Lynda, keeping watch, comfortably!

 The waves on Lake Michigan were only about 2 feet so the ride to Charlevoix was fairly comfortable.  To get to the marina, you have to travel up Pine River which is a narrow channel.  At the end of the channel is a lift bridge that opens only on the hour and the 1/2 hour. 

We had to wait in the bay for a 130 foot pleasure boat to clear the channel, and then we had to wait for the next bridge opening.  Fortunately, the river was flat calm and there was no wind.  Finally, the time has come for us to go through the bridge.

The marina is just ahead on the right.  It is located within 100 yards of downtown Charlevoix and everything is just a short walk away!

See the green kayak, there we are!

Downtown-the marina is just on the other side of the sidewalk on the right!

Honey, can you take me for a spin around the pond?

The weather reports for Lake Michigan don't look too favorable for the next few days.  We may have to stay here in Charlevoix.  Not a bad place to be holed up!  More pictures to follow tomorrow.