Three Days in Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Entry #81:  N44.05.766, W87.38.946

Tuesday, July 16th through Thursday, July 18th (Days 71 through 73) – Again the weather was not co-operating and I was in port for three days.  However, my extended stay allowed me to get to learn a little about Manitowoc, meet some very friendly and sociable sailors, work a bit on my blog in the public library and purchase supplies.

I learned that Manitowoc was a major ship building port.  In fact, submarines were built here during WWII!  I took pictures of one submarine brought back docked at a very impressive marine museum.  Note:  I promise to insert pictures as some point into my blog.

Now the fun begins (again)…..

Left Port Washington sailing north while following strip of shoreline fog.
Out in Lake Michigan enjoying great sailing in 20 mph winds out of the west. Noted storm clouds passing from the north going east.
Entering thick fog along the coastline in a moderate breeze.
Sailed blind in heavy fog with horn in hand and eyes focused on Garmin Chart Plotter. Finally fog began to lift as I entered Manitowoc Marina, Wisconsin.
Picture forwarded to South Haven Tribune.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a long ship building history including submarines during WWII.
WWII submarine on display at Manitowoc Marine Museum.
The Badger Ferry I was concerned about when entering the harbour in thick fog.
A beautiful sailing vessel being re-furbished – one of several.
Left Manitowoc in the same ‘fog’ conditions as when I arrived.
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