1st time out this year on Lake Michigan, a brisk 48 deg.The Sun was glorious!
Posted by Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 19 comments
Chilly!
oldgrayfox00@reddit
Sailing is good any time of year, but early spring and late fall are particularly good. I can’t describe it, but I truly hope you enjoy every minute
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
We would not have gone out if not for mild winds and no chop. The water was fresh and the boat was clean!
_uff_da@reddit
Nice! I’m taking sailing lessons in Milwaukee this summer and look forward to spending time out on Lake Michigan as well!
ClearSplit2084@reddit
I definitely spy a CD 25! Had one and loved it. Mine was a ‘78.
PoopingTortoise@reddit
It was gorgeous yesterday, I’m sure it was a grand sail! I’m jealous!
Ashdavid87@reddit
Awesome 😎
fergehtabodit@reddit
Nice!
Kinda risky if you go in so take it easy please.
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
we've sailed all the five lakes in a 19' Compac, the Dory is for the Grand Kiddos during the summer no worries
fergehtabodit@reddit
Cheers
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
Looks like rum! this summer come sail Lake Michigan with us!
fergehtabodit@reddit
Thats Corinthian Chicago, a dark and stormy...they finally put ginger beer on the soda gun. This year will be my 20th mac race. Ive done 2 Newport Bermuda races and a bunch of ocean deliveries, 10 gulf stream crossings. I bring a boat back from mac Island every year and a bunch before I started racing...under the bridge more than 30 times now. I do every bouy race weekend on the schedule (mostly J105s and J109s now) since 2006. Im a bit of a safety freak because...I have stories that dont have happy endings, sorry. Just take care but enjoy, thats all we can do right
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
Lakes are no joke, if you can sail the Lakes you can sail anything
Independent_Wrap_321@reddit
That’s the spirit! And a genuine smile if ever I’ve seen one. Fair winds!
Plastic_Table_8232@reddit
Is that a Grampian 28?
Looks like a beautiful day!
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
Cape Dory 25 found in a barn in the UP
Plastic_Table_8232@reddit
Very cool boat.
Regular_Edge_3345@reddit
Was it a post river run out of Chicago day?
Spiritu-Scene-9579@reddit (OP)
I wish! sailing out of Michigan City but we will be back at Hammond for Venetian Night!
Ok_Lunch16@reddit
Oh man that’s beautiful!