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This year we sailed to Racine on Saturday, October 25th.   The weather conditions were perfect with a 10 knot wind out of the west and flat sea's.  Waves were less than one foot - a rare treat during the fall on Lake Michigan.   In short,  it was just beautiful out on the lake.  The sun was shining for most of the entire trip.  The clouds started to sneak in towards the end of the day, but we had temps in the mid-fifties and no precip' during our sail.  Here are a few shots from this wonderful day. Just click on one to enlarge it; then use your back button to return  to this page:

Captain Joe heading south from Milwaukee. The trip to Racine is about 20 miles

Tony and Ken

Joe brings Orion out of the middle gap of Milwaukee as we start our voyage to Racine

Joe and Captain Ken enjoy the cruise to Racine

Father and Son

Captain Ken and 1st Mate Joe

It really isn't cold!

Joe, Captain Ken and Tony on the Orion heading to Racine. It was not as cold as it looks, really

First Mate Ken Fay and Captain Ken

The Captain gives the first mate a few pointers

I was never cold on this trip--wonder why?

Tony and Joe take a well deserved break

Heading up the river

Red right returning

Tony and Ken as we motor up the river

The Orion at dock-Joe Tony and ken

After every cruise to Racine the Captain buys dinner for the crew. We went to the Yardarm, a great little bar and restaurant next to the marina

Pop Pop and Megan tour the sites at the Yardarm restaurant in Racine

Pop Pop and Megan at the Yardarm

Ken and Megan

"Big Fish, Pop Pop!" exclaimed Megan

Pop Pop and Megan with the Jack O Lope?

The Dinner Crowd at the Yardarm in Racine. l to r: Kathleen, Ken, Peg Salzman,Megan Melissa and Dan Spredemann, Joe, Laura, Tony Salzman and Ken Fay

Another Group Shot of the dinner crowd

Kathleen at the wheel - but this shot was taken in early October. Just wanted to add it in for fun

She really knows how to sail that thing!

If you want to join me next year, I'll be sailing Orion back to Milwaukee the first or second weekend in May.  Just drop me an e-mail and I will keep you posted.   Remember the Captain buys dinner.  In Milwaukee we usually hit Buca's Italian restaurant.  Send it to:  kmchuck@Ameritech. net

 

 

 

This page was last edited on 03/3/2007