Entry #103: N44.10.610, W81.38.343
Thursday, August 15th (Day 101) – Forecast calls for rain and thunderstorms all day. However, my feeling of urgency to complete my journey and to get home was strong. I decided to head out for Kincardine (only 22 miles as the crow flies).
It was still chilly following a warm breakfast and I was glad I had my fleece on. I maintained shore power in order to keep the cabin heated as I prepared to embark.
Even though it was only mid-August, I needed to take into consideration the fact that the hours of daylight was decreasing. Though I had no issue sailing in darkness, I began to work my Lake Huron itineraries so that I would make anchor or port before sunset to avoid coastline shoals and rocks.
It was raining when I got underway under power. The winds were light and my sails limp most of the day. It rained all day but at least I did not encounter any thunderstorms as had been originally forecasted. I reached the municipality of Kincardine mid-afternoon after covering 27 nautical miles.
I enjoyed a hot shower, ate canned chicken and fell asleep at dusk to the sound of bagpipes. Only a little over 100 miles to the Blue Water Bridge!
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