Still Beating Against the Wind

The Skippers Log: Well as you can see from the forecast picture we are going down Lake Michigan from Manitowoc Wisconsin and the darn little arrows are telling us we will be going against 12 to 18 knots wind. AGAIN another day spent beating into the wind and battling 4' to 6' waves. I'm sure glad I have Gustave (our Auto-helm) to keep me company as Linda was not interested anymore and went below with a good book.  After over 7 hours our boat buddy Bliss II told us they wanted to keep going to Milwaukee which was another 4 hrs.  We decided to stop early in Port  Washington. The good news is the wind should be going in the right direction tomorrow. Wow I should be able to take the wrinkles out of the sails.  FINALLY.

Port Washington WI USA

We left Manitowoc Marina today and traveled 44.5 miles to Port Washington. On each of the past six days that we traveled we have had to motor as the wind was on the nose everyday. I am finding this a little tedious. Pounding around in big waves is just not that much fun. We do have a schedule to be in Chicago to have the mast removed so we must get there in the next few days but we decided to harbor in Port Washington for the night. Bliss motored on another 22 miles to Milwaukee where we will meet them tomorrow. Beer Capital of America. Home of the Miller Brewing Company, Pabst Brewing Mansion & Home of the original Milwaukee Iron Engine Plant (Home of the Harley Davidson Motor Company) The wind is supposed to be WSW so I am praying for a nice sail not a bounce. 

But for now we are in Port Washington and its a beautiful little city. This port was named one of the best 10 harbors in the United States and it is. The marina is protected by two break walls and you can quickly walk to some great stores and restaurants. We did a quick tidy of the boat then took a long walk around. There are beautiful historic houses and buildings. The churches bells ringing made me smile. Best of all they had a homemade ice cream store that was calling my name! 

I just liked the sign 

Pebble House covered entirely with stones

The distinctive art deco lighthouse of Port Washington 1934

This pic doesn't do justice to this beautiful Church

My Skipper that knows when its time to take me for a walk