ATTITUDE: The difference between ordeal and adventure

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Skipper Steve at the helm
Skipper Steve at the helm

(Above quote from the boating magazine Latitudes and Attitudes)

 

We sailed from Ludington to White Lake yesterday with 20+ knots of wind from the South. Unfortunately, south is the direction we were headed. Heavy winds and waves bombarded directly on the nose of “Ariel”—not so fun!  We bounced, bumped and dove in and out of 2-4 foot waves continuously. It was an 8-hour rough and wide ride!

 

Last evening, we were glad to be in port at White Lake Municipal Marina. Our original destination was Muskegon, our home port, but had enough rocking’ and rolling for one day. Tomorrow the weather forecasts sun and less waves, so we’ll give it another go then.

 

Our friend, Deann, suggests we walk downtown Whitehall and check out Pitkins, the variety store—“a fun shopping experience.” So, that’s our plan for now. Shopping within walking distance??? Not all bad I’d say!

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4 responses to “ATTITUDE: The difference between ordeal and adventure”

  1. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Oh the joys of sailing!!!!
    Bob & Vicki

    1. teresaklasher Avatar

      Messing about in boats….that’s what we do! It’s the nature of boats, right?

  2. Mom Lasher Avatar

    Sure glad you are safe
    the weather did not look good and have been thinking about you out there in the lake. We have had rain and thunder this morning but it is a bit better now

    1. teresaklasher Avatar

      We are fine…just drying out a few damp (okay, so they are actually WET) items. Found a few more leaks in hatches we were not aware of till now!

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