July 8, 2006

N 42 58 44 W 82 25 24
Hello!
We are in Port Huron, MI. Landed here Thursday night about 1800 hours. Left Goderich, Ontario at 0630. had NW winds 15-20 knots with following seas at about 4-8 feet. Wow! What a ride! We were able to sail the whole way averaging 6 knots. 57.8 NM got in at 1645. We are staying at the Port Huron Yacht Club. Tom and Rose on SOJOURN found it and the club does courtesy dockage for yacht club members (1st night free then $15.00!!). The club is located on the Black River just off the St Clair. One of the members let me use his truck so I was able to do laundry, grocery shopping and go to the liquor store. It was wierd driving again!! Instead of waves of water coming at me there were waves of cars! We have been out 1 month yesterday! I can hardly believe it! We are so lucky to be doing this! It is a busy place. Lots of boats and freighters. I am having fun riding my bike all over town. Oh, the yacht club has a bar and the drinks are $1.25! Pump out is $1.00!!! Most places it is $7.00. We love a good deal! The whole club is volunteer. Amazing. Tomorrow we leave for the mouth of the Detroit River. We will now be dealing with currents and big city traffic instead of rock reefs!
Cindy/Bill & critters