George Kemp to Grand Marais and then on to Marquette.

We waited out the rain and low visibility at George Kemp and it was the right choice. We were able to run on plane all day and got into Grand Marais early. Visited looper friends Terry and Connie who we met during our time at Kingfisher Bay in Demopolis, AL. 8/27 we had more wind than predicted but we were still able to run on plane and got into Marquette about noon just as the wind was picking up steam.
Leaving George Kemp at sunrise - helped off the dock by Scott - skipper of the Jenna Lou II that was docked very close to us in Ashland for a year - they are just starting their loop and we wish them smooth cruising and a great time!

Looking at the Too locks from the down stream side.

Ditto

We have mastered or at least greatly improved our locking technique just in time for our last lock.

21 feet up into the Big Pond

After raising 21 feet - the view differential is always interesting.

Last lock opening

Lock open but gate still down so we float and wait.

Freighter tied off in front of the MacArthur lock.

Heading out into Whitefish Bay - pretty big chunk of water in and of itself.

The wind began to lay down as we went and by halfway was dead calm.

Storm likes this sea better than the rough ones.

Coast Guard station turned into park at Grand Marais.

Coming out of Grand Marais heading West - the pictured rock shoreline.

The "Pictured Rock" cliffs must be about 300 feet high.



Closer up look at the cliffs.

Ditto - may be worth a return trip by land to hike around.
Hard to imagine but up until a week ago we were doing everything possible not to overheat - now it's long sleeves, jeans and jackets - the big pond is natures air conditioner.



 

 

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