Into the Wind and Away from the Strom

The weather forecast was spot-on this morning,  calling for a wind from the south with waves up to 3-ft high 4 seconds apart.  That is what we got and the ride motion was all in the pitch plane.  Not too many trips down to the salon and back today.  Our cruise took us another 40 miles or so south to a beautiful inland lake called White Lake.  We cruised a few miles east off of Lake Michigan to the small White Lake Municipal Marina, tucked in the narrows where the White River runs into White Lake. A stern-in docking positioned us to be able to secure Viridian against a concrete pier using our 21" diameter ball fenders to protect the hull from wind and wave action. We will stay here while the forecasted storm passes through and the waters of Lake Michigan settle down so that it is fit to travel in again.

Whitehall, MI is another great little town with just one stop light and lots of shops, restaurants, etc. to explore.

That's the news and here's some views:

We are here

Today's passage from Pentwater, MI to Whitehall, MI

Going out the Inlet at Pentwater, MI

Early morning departure from Pentwater, MI

2000 acres of sand dunes (Silver Lake State Park)

The starboard view, every day, all day. Looking west toward Wisconsin

Lighthouse on Silver Lake Point

Inlet Breakwater 

Lighthouse at Inlet

Housing at Lake Entrance

Today's Marina

Blooming Lilly Pads

Fresh catch, "Lakers" AKA lake trout

Viridian docked at White Lake Marina, MI