Monday, July 29, 2013

The wind blew all last night from the northwest and we listened to a cacophony of rubber fenders rubbing against the fiberglass hull most of the evening. In the middle of the night I adjusted the lines and fenders and reduced the noise but when we are in a slip we are subject to the wind and waves of a fixed position. Some days this week I hope we will rest at anchor and then the noise will subside. Carol says it sounds like indigestion.

We have a SPOT device that provides our GPS location, help messages if necessary and can be used to track the boat if it is being used and we are not aboard. Today, I updated the system and added a link to the Blog site. In the upper left hand corner is a link called current position. Click the link and scroll out the blue screen until landmarks are visible. I believe we can provide tracking information and we will try to use it over the next several days as a test.

Reunion slipped at Harbor Club Marina

We visited Sturgeon Bay mid-day did a bit of shopping and browsing. Carol was able to have a three cheese gluten free sandwich, the first sandwich in a long, long time, delicious.

Carol purchased a small crock pot for the boat and tonight we will feast on roast pork loin from the crock pot really smells good. Supper is ready.

Lots of activity around us, the Michigan Street Bridge opens on the hour and half hour. There is a large shipyard in Sturgeon Bay and the Stewart J. Cort is being refurbished. 

Shipyard

The sun broke through later today and we can see blue sky, with light winds from the SE, might have reached 70 today. 

Michigan Street Bridge Opening for a Sailboat