Great Lakes Sailors? - Page 4

waveman · 15-05-2008, 07:33

Hi All,

We went in the water April 24th, at Perry's Landing in Erie.

Been out on Presque Isle Bay 4 times so far, in an S2 8.5m named "Dolce Vita".

Say hi if you see us...

Dave

Paul Ouellette · 09-05-2008, 04:54

Hey Al :

To be fair...

Since Winpipe is berthed at Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor, we're up & down the Detroit River quite often...actually, the boat could likely make it home even if I fell asleep.

So that was 2 out of 3...the Mack Bridge was easy...& the sunset was the only one that was left to the imagination.

It's a nice area to cruise...so ya'll be sure to come back here someday !!

**irwinsailor** · 09-05-2008, 07:12

Man, Gord it has to be FREEZING up there now! You must be one tough sailor!

GordMay · 09-05-2008, 07:17

It still freezes most nights, and warms to highs of between 35 - 45 deg. F.
Not tough - I'm a wimp; and not looking forward to the trip at all.
After all this time ashore, I cannot even claim to be a sailor.

nesscapade · 14-06-2008, 15:48

Hi,
Lake Erie just north of the Mi/Oh border. Just had a fantastic day on the water in Maumee bay.

hvolkhart · 17-07-2008, 21:21

We are tailoring our MacGregor 26M mostly to Winthrop Harbor. Our destinations from there are Chicago and up to Milwaukee. For weeklong trips we went up to Door County, Mackinaw Island, North Channel Sandusky (Lake Erie Islands), Lake Geneva WI, Lake Shelbyville IL. In one week we are leaving to the Apostle Islands (Lake Superior). The Pictured Rocks (Lake Superior) we discovered with our previous 16’ RIB.

Divecoz · 09-11-2008, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvolkhart

We are tailoring our MacGregor 26M mostly to Winthrop Harbor. Our destinations from there are Chicago and up to Milwaukee. For weeklong trips we went up to Door County, Mackinaw Island, North Channel Sandusky (Lake Erie Islands), Lake Geneva WI, Lake Shelbyville IL. In one week we are leaving to the Apostle Islands (Lake Superior). The Pictured Rocks (Lake Superior) we discovered with our previous 16’ RIB.

Hans please contact me on the Mac Site I got the pictures you sent via your friend at WH but I need pictures of the galley and inside of your boat ... I am BTW heading to Florida for about 3 months 1/2 Dec,Jan,Feb and 1.2 of March... YT
Richard and Audrey

nautical62 · 10-09-2008, 13:23

I spent my first summer of boat ownership (Westerly Centaur) crusing Lake Superior, with a lot of time in the Apostle Islands. A later trip was from Milwaukee on Michigan back to western L. Superior. At times I miss the fresh water. I never miss the flies.

S/V Romp · 09-11-2008, 15:15

We are from Cape Cod and are planning an extended cruise on the Great Lakes. Recently we heard that bugs can be a problem. Can anyone elaborate on this for us? We are thinking of transiting the Erie Canal and then cruising through Lakes Erie, Huron & Michigan and then back thru Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence and then down thru Lake Champlain to the Hudson. Thanks

**irwinsailor** · 09-11-2008, 16:07

The black flies can get to you on a calm day.

Joli · 09-11-2008, 17:33

It is much more then just black flies. Get screens if you can, when you hit the bugs you'll be happy you have them. Wind lines bring swarms that can be very aggravating.

Dave the Canuck · 09-11-2008, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by S/V Romp

We are from Cape Cod and are planning an extended cruise on the Great Lakes. Recently we heard that bugs can be a problem. Can anyone elaborate on this for us? We are thinking of transiting the Erie Canal and then cruising through Lakes Erie, Huron & Michigan and then back thru Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence and then down thru Lake Champlain to the Hudson. Thanks

Black flies are generally done by early to mid-June so aren't really an issue during our sadly short cruising season. Mosquitoes can be a problem at dusk for an hour or two. We generally close the boat up during that time and light a bug repellant coil. We stay topside and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. A good insect spray with DEET is a must. House/horse/deer flies are a daytime issue in remote anchorages. We tow our dinghy and keep our garbage in it which reduces their numbers. Bring a fly swatter. The bugs can be managed with these few simple steps.

Hope to see you here next summer! I'll be the guy on the foredeck watching the sunset with a glass of wine and a stupid grin.

Paul Ouellette · 09-11-2008, 19:57

Romp :

We have a full enclosure for the sake of the bugs...& we just love to watch them as they sit on the outside of it.

Also, bear in mind that in lakes Ont, Erie, St Clair & Huron...it can (& does) often thunderstorm in the late afternoons...so it's wise to be in port when they roll though.

On the positive side...it's some of the best sailing, nicest people & greatest ports anywhere to be found.

You're gonna have the time of your life discovering why these lakes are so great !!

LakeSuperior · 10-11-2008, 02:46

On calm July days, off of the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior, stable flies (houseflys that bite) can cover your boat, chew your ankles, and make you insane. They bite through blue jeans and socks and are typically too fast to swat with your hand. They last through August while gradually diminishing to zero at the first frost.

GordMay · 10-11-2008, 03:25

Biting Insects:

While some mosquitoes are daytime biters, most are more active in the evening (dusk to dawn).
Horse flies, deer flies, black flies, and stable flies are usually most active during the day.
Sand flies usually are most active around sunrise and sunset.

Most of the biting flies are also most active at certain times of the year.
Mosquitoes are prevalent from May to September.
Deer flies and black flies are most prevalent in early to late spring.
Stable flies are most abundant in late August through October or November. Sand flies are most abundant during summer months, but may bite at any time during the year.

The most effective mosquito repellents contain the active ingredient diethyl toluamide (DEET). The higher the percentage of DEET in the product, the longer the protection lasts. Low percentage formulations are available for use with young children.

Some Deet-Based (%) Repellent Products:
Cutter (9.5%), Cutter (Family) (6.65%), Muskol (25%), Off (14.25%), Off (Deep Woods) (28.5%), Repel (23%), Repel Lotion (9.0%), Sportsman (29%), Ultrathon (23.75%), Ultrathon (Lotion) (31.0%)

15-05-2008, 07:33	#1
waveman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erie, PA Boat: S2 8.5 Dolce Vita Posts: 1	We're in!!! Hi All, We went in the water April 24th, at Perry's Landing in Erie. Been out on Presque Isle Bay 4 times so far, in an S2 8.5m named "Dolce Vita". Say hi if you see us... Dave

09-05-2008, 04:54	#2
Paul Ouellette Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Windsor Ontario Posts: 76	Hey Al : To be fair... Since Winpipe is berthed at Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor, we're up & down the Detroit River quite often...actually, the boat could likely make it home even if I fell asleep. So that was 2 out of 3...the Mack Bridge was easy...& the sunset was the only one that was left to the imagination. It's a nice area to cruise...so ya'll be sure to come back here someday !! __________________ Cheers, Paul. www.winpipe.ca

09-05-2008, 07:12	#3
irwinsailor Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,407	Man, Gord it has to be FREEZING up there now! You must be one tough sailor! __________________ *Gunner*

09-05-2008, 07:17	#4
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,582	It still freezes most nights, and warms to highs of between 35 - 45 deg. F. Not tough - I'm a wimp; and not looking forward to the trip at all. After all this time ashore, I cannot even claim to be a sailor. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

14-06-2008, 15:48	#5
nesscapade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Boat: Catalina 22 - Nesscapade Posts: 2	Hi, Lake Erie just north of the Mi/Oh border. Just had a fantastic day on the water in Maumee bay. __________________ I Sail therefore I Am

17-07-2008, 21:21	#6
hvolkhart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Boat: MacGregor, 2005, 26M Posts: 1	We are tailoring our MacGregor 26M mostly to Winthrop Harbor. Our destinations from there are Chicago and up to Milwaukee. For weeklong trips we went up to Door County, Mackinaw Island, North Channel Sandusky (Lake Erie Islands), Lake Geneva WI, Lake Shelbyville IL. In one week we are leaving to the Apostle Islands (Lake Superior). The Pictured Rocks (Lake Superior) we discovered with our previous 16’ RIB.

10-09-2008, 13:23	#8
nautical62 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Boat: Beneteau 32 - Aurora Posts: 774	I spent my first summer of boat ownership (Westerly Centaur) crusing Lake Superior, with a lot of time in the Apostle Islands. A later trip was from Milwaukee on Michigan back to western L. Superior. At times I miss the fresh water. I never miss the flies.

09-11-2008, 15:15	#9
S/V Romp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Bugs on the Lakes We are from Cape Cod and are planning an extended cruise on the Great Lakes. Recently we heard that bugs can be a problem. Can anyone elaborate on this for us? We are thinking of transiting the Erie Canal and then cruising through Lakes Erie, Huron & Michigan and then back thru Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence and then down thru Lake Champlain to the Hudson. Thanks

09-11-2008, 16:07	#10
irwinsailor Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,407	The black flies can get to you on a calm day. __________________ *Gunner*

09-11-2008, 17:33	#11
Joli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,589	It is much more then just black flies. Get screens if you can, when you hit the bugs you'll be happy you have them. Wind lines bring swarms that can be very aggravating.

09-11-2008, 19:57	#13
Paul Ouellette Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Windsor Ontario Posts: 76	Romp : We have a full enclosure for the sake of the bugs...& we just love to watch them as they sit on the outside of it. Also, bear in mind that in lakes Ont, Erie, St Clair & Huron...it can (& does) often thunderstorm in the late afternoons...so it's wise to be in port when they roll though. On the positive side...it's some of the best sailing, nicest people & greatest ports anywhere to be found. You're gonna have the time of your life discovering why these lakes are so great !! __________________ Cheers, Paul. www.winpipe.ca

10-11-2008, 02:46	#14
LakeSuperior Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Boat: Siskawit - Mason 44 Posts: 80	On calm July days, off of the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior, stable flies (houseflys that bite) can cover your boat, chew your ankles, and make you insane. They bite through blue jeans and socks and are typically too fast to swat with your hand. They last through August while gradually diminishing to zero at the first frost.

10-11-2008, 03:25	#15
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,582	Biting Insects: While some mosquitoes are daytime biters, most are more active in the evening (dusk to dawn). Horse flies, deer flies, black flies, and stable flies are usually most active during the day. Sand flies usually are most active around sunrise and sunset. Most of the biting flies are also most active at certain times of the year. Mosquitoes are prevalent from May to September. Deer flies and black flies are most prevalent in early to late spring. Stable flies are most abundant in late August through October or November. Sand flies are most abundant during summer months, but may bite at any time during the year. The most effective mosquito repellents contain the active ingredient diethyl toluamide (DEET). The higher the percentage of DEET in the product, the longer the protection lasts. Low percentage formulations are available for use with young children. Some Deet-Based (%) Repellent Products: Cutter (9.5%), Cutter (Family) (6.65%), Muskol (25%), Off (14.25%), Off (Deep Woods) (28.5%), Repel (23%), Repel Lotion (9.0%), Sportsman (29%), Ultrathon (23.75%), Ultrathon (Lotion) (31.0%) __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Last edited by GordMay; 10-11-2008 at 03:36.

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