Friday June 7, 2013 Day 6 40 miles Trip total 219 miles



You can see why they call it "Blue Water Huron"





The day started out rather overcast with a clearing line to the west.  We left the dock with Waterford in the lead at 9 am.  Winds were out of the NE 15 knots with wave forecast for 1-3 feet.  Like yesterday, waves were 2-3 ft for the first couple of hours crossing the open mouth of Saginaw Bay, diminishing later in the day. 



Harbormaster Steve and Hannah



 We  pulled into Harrisville Harbor of Refuge where the able harbor crew had us snug in our docks by 3:30 pm.



                                   Snug as 2 bugs!

Everyone had housekeeping chores to do, so while Doug and Garry spruced up outside, Jan and I vacuumed and spruced up inside.  Chores done, we set out on a walk.  First stop, Northern Accents, a great store with everything you need to furnish your "up north" cabin -- and also great nautical stuff.  Garry and I found a great rug for the threshold, you'll see it next time you visit!  We continued our walk, made a quick stop at the grocery for some fresh produce and then back to the boats for cocktail hour.



Can't go wrong with Superior Nights

Doug and Jan had met the couple docked next to them  on a 61 ft. Hatteras Sport Fish.  They had spent the previous summer on Lake Superior.  So we invited them to join us for cocktails in the boaters lounge in the Harbormaster's office building.  Chris and Vicki were already in dinner mode, but joined us afterward.  We enjoyed an hour and a half sharing stories and gaining valuable intel on Lake Superior. They're staying in Harrisville for the summer, so we'll see them on our way back to share our adventures.  Meeting people who share our passion for the water is one of the best parts of this adventure!

By the time we finished cocktail hour (or so), skies had cleared and the wind had died down, making it a perfect evening for dinner on the back deck.

  We had a lovely dinner followed by wine and chocolate  -- just a beautiful evening.  And as the skies darkened, the sky was ablaze with stars.  That prompted Doug to break out the Star Guide app and find all the constellations.  How does that song go?? Starry Starry night..........