Sanctuary arrived at her home on Friday August 8, 2014! We were greeted at the Muskegon Channel by our friend Deann who took pictures of us entering the harbor. Over the weekend, we were excited to introduce Sanctuary to friends and family.
Entering Muskegon Harbor 
Friends and family meet Sanctuary on Muskegon Lake
Sanctuary tied up for the night at her very OWN slip in Lakeshore Yacht Harbour
Finally home ….. Details soon
Santuary anchored at Pentwater
We left Leland and entered the Manitou passage headed south passing North and South Manitou Islands. There was a nice following sea. Even though the atmosphere was hazy, there was good visibility overall. Passing by Point Betsie lighthouse, we continued on into the Frankfort harbor. After shopping in town, we found a few treasures. It’s a small world after all … we saw Jacob and Nellie (from Lakeshore Yacht Harbour) in town and plan to visit them this evening after dinner.
Leaving Leland
Manitou Passage
South Manitou island
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Frankfort Harbor in the distance
Frankfort Harbor Lighthouse
Sanctuary tied up for the night. Notice the Defever 46 Gypsea from Holland, Michigan in the background.
We left Beaver Island after breakfast at the Dalwhinnie restaurant. They have their own bakery and bake excellent Cinnamon and Pecan rolls in addition to very good breakfast selections. Teresa had the Irish skillet and I had French toast, all were very good.
Leaving Beaver Island Harbor it was sunny and clear, but not too long after we were out into Lake Michigan the fog rolled in. The visibility was 1/2 to 3/4 mile so it was not that severe. The radar and GPS were greatly appreciated in those conditions. Part way through the crossing, the fog lifted. We eventually caught up to Jacob and Nellie who left the island two hours before us.
Tying up on the end dock, we had a great view of town and the manitou passage. After the girls went shopping in town, we went to dinner at the BlueBird Restaurant. As usual, the food was very good. Try the “BlueBird’ white fish if you are in the area. After dinner we watched the “sunset movie” along with many people lining the shore and hill behind the marina. I expect Sanctuary was in a few thousand pictures tonight with all the cameras and phones snapping pictures on shore.
Breakfast on the porch at Dalwhinnie
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Sunset in Leland
Crowd on shore watching the sunset
View of the Manitou passage from the flybridge on Sanctuary.
We left St. Ignace for Beaver Island and plan to stay for two nights. We crossed under the Big Mac bridge and FINALLY have Sanctuary back in Lake Michigan. Sanctuary is so excited to see the fresh clear blue water of northern Lake Michigan.
We’re also celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary on the Island. We docked at Beaver Island Marine. Henry and Mary treated us to dinner at the family-owned Circle M restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, and it was very good. If you’re on the island, be sure to eat there. After dinner, the island treated us to an outdoor concert, complete with fireworks.
Brain and Pam’s boat docked at St. Ignace as we were leaving for Beaver. They should be here on Beaver tomorrow.
Sanctuary heads for the Big Mac
Sanctuary is finally on Lake Michigan.
Light House at Grays Reef
Anniversary Dinner at Circle M restaurant
Beaver island Classic Car
Concert in the park on Beaver Island
Beaver Island sunset
Tomorrow we plan to continue touring the island.
We left Alpena headed north to Cheboygan or St. Ignace (whichever the wind & spirit took us) getting an early start at first light. The lake remained calm for most of the day. At the point to turn for Cheboygan or St. Ignace, conditions looked good to continue on and finish in St. Ignace where we were planning to meet family & friends.
Once we were well into the pass between Bois Blanc island and the lower peninsula, the wind and waves picked up. At one point we got splashes all the way up to the flybridge creating a nice roller coaster ride. I think Sanctuary still was thinking she was at Cedar Point in Sandusky. We slowed down and continued on. A smaller power boat followed us for a long way using us to break the waves for them. Once through the pass and near the UP, we were sheltered from the waves. In port Brian and Pam, and their crew Tim, met us on the dock. They announced that dinner was already planned for us–what a great surprise after a very long day on the water! It was great to see our LYH friends and share dinner & drinks with them in port.
This was Jeremy’s last day traveling with us. his mom drove up and stayed overnight on the boat. This was Karen’s first sight of the boat and her first sleepover on Sanctuary. Jeremy’s leaving today. Henry and Mary are in route and plan to travel with us for the next leg of the journey.
We plan to stay in St. Ignace today and leave for Beaver Island tomorrow, of course, depending on the weather. Today it started out very foggy and still has some pockets of fog on the lake.
Leaving Alpena
Alpena harbor light
Middle Island Light House near Alpena
Presque Isle Light House
Sanctuary tied up for the night in St. Ignace
Steve, Teresa, nephew Jeremy and (his mom) Karen — last day on board for Jeremy who heads home today.
We will miss our first mate Jeremy! He was such a great help & companionship for us. (Plus, he did stuff Teresa didn’t want to do).