Day 405-407 September 1-3 Washington Park Marina Michigan City IN

Michigan City, Indiana has long been one of the important yacht havens for lower-end-of-the-lake sailors and this Labor Day weekend the Tri-state races are going on....Rain and wind are expected today so the sailors should be happy.

Walking toward town carrying our umbrellas

 

 

Barker Mansion

 

 

The house that freight cars built

 

The Captain discovers a problem in the engine room.....the port engine shifter cable is leaking fluids and needs attention......John and Rik spent Tuesday tracking down the problem......one of the cylinders is cracked....

 

 

Our sunset with pizza on the bridge

 

 

Important day for Dorie.....she is 7 years old.....phone call to the BVI to wish her Happy Birthday.......

More parts ordered and believe it or not.....coming from Franklin NC.....just a few miles from our place at Savannah Creek....should be here tomorrow



 

 

The Nina comes into port today

 

 

As well as the Nina

 

 

Satisfaction leaves for Chicago

 

 

There they go...perfect day for the 38 miles run

 

 

Memorial Park

 

 

US Coast Guard Station

 

 

Waters Edge Restaurant

 

 

Yes it is blue water

 

 

SwingBelly's for lunch

 

 

Looking back at the Nina and Pinta on display

 

 

Our sunset

 

 

Quite warm today

 

A gentleman told us this was their 3rd day in the 90s this summer......Our plan tomorrow is to fix our problem if our parts arrive.....Have no idea when we may leave because there is some kind of front getting ready to move through.....