THESE LAKES ARE GREAT

Mike & Pam

We completed traversing the Erie Canal just in time, heavy rains closed many of the locks right behind us causing weeks of delay for some. The cruising conditions on Lake Erie were non eventful. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes but is known to kick up some action just like Lake Michigan. We traveled the southern coast of Lake Erie, and floated our boat into Canadian waters many times….HA. Cleveland, Geneva on the Lake, and the southwest islands of Lake Erie are all highlights.

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Beautiful clear, cobalt and sapphire blue waters of the Great Lakes
Our scooter bike convoy touring town.
The sun is muted by the smoke from Northern fires
Rock skipping, challenge on!
Fellow Loopers Jen and Rick from Nauti Jenny at Geneva on the Lake, Ohio – Lake Erie
  • Not to be confused with Geneva Lake WI
  • Fries and bacon in your salad? Of course!
  • She belongs on Survivor!

Geneva on the Lake, OH, a nice town with a 50’s flair and ’21 touches, complete with wineries, live music venues (and a salad with fries?!?)

Downtown Cleveland Rock and Dock – Sea C is docked in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is the white building on the left.
Our turn to host Docktails aboard Sea C
First showcase grocery store we have experienced, Heinen’s – beautiful!!
  • An early Stones
Some cool sights in Cleveland
20 Loopers converge for dinner in Cleveland
Kelley’s Island moonrise – First and only marina that we were parked in by other boats
and couldn’t leave in the morning.
Glacier grooves
Love island flair!
A huge shout out to our OH friends who hosted us in Middle Bass Island for 3 days! So glad they were a memorable part of our loop experience!
Day floats with lots of laughs! Great meals, nice beds, & laundry catch up!💕
Thank you to the Gaskins for their hospitality. Their home is on Middle Bass Island and looks directly
over Lake Eire, a beautiful view! We left Sea C at their Yacht Club for the weekend.
A notable icon of Middle Bass Island, Lake Erie

After stopping at 6 ports on Lake Erie we head north for Lake St Claire, MI
Port Huron, MI ~ home of the Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac race. We don’t even bat an eye about hailing & scheduling lift bridges anymore
Lucky to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in Port Huron, the Loop
experience has helped us grow stronger and grow a deeper appreciation for each other! Cheers 🙂
See Sea C in the reflection of Zebra Bar ~ headed to Lake Huron ~ a slow crawl up-current!

TRANSMISSION UPDATE – Pam and I bought each other a beautiful new Italian made transmission on our 30th wedding day anniversary, very romantic…and practical too! This beauty is not available until mid Sept and will be delivered directly from Italy to Kenosha WI. It is a bit challenging navigating Sea C in tight areas with the limited starboard power, but manageable for now.

2 thoughts on “THESE LAKES ARE GREAT”

  • It appears you are making good time (and times) through the Great Lakes! You passed my childhood home just north of Detroit and my mom lives on the St Clair River just north of Port Huron.

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    • Hi Karen,
      We really like that area and remember you were from the area but didn’t know where exactly. We talked about you and Jim at the Rock and Roll hall of fame, wondering if you guys have been. Great place. Mike & Pam

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