Return to Hammond Marina
MaryLou was kind enough to return us to Hammond Marina! When we left for Walla Walla there were 3-4 loop boats here. Now there are over 70 loopers at the marina in Hammond, Indiana. We are all waiting for the locks to re-open. Three locks, Brandon, Dresden and Marseilles locks closed June 1, …
Walla Walla, Washington
Absolutely loved our visit! Can’t wait to see them again!
September 6, Travel Day 152
We traveled 27.9 NM or 3 hours and 59 minutes from Michigan City to Hammond Indiana. We planned to stay at the Hammond Marina until the locks below Joliet are re-opened for pleasure craft to travel down the Illinois river. The Great Loop Cruisers Association worked closely with the Corp of Engineers and the Commercial …
September 5, Michigan City, Travel Day 151
We traveled 49.4 NM from Southaven Municipal Marina to Washington Park Municipal Marina in Michigan City. We had planned to spend several nights in South Haven and then move to St. Joseph, Michigan for a few days, but the predicted winds and waves on Lake Michigan were going to be fierce after September 6. We …
September 4, Travel Day 150, South Haven
We traveled 25.4 NM or 3 hours and 58 minutes to reach South Haven Municipal Marina. We met fellow loopers Pat and Cindy McLaughlin from Boca Roatan. It was fun visiting with them and going out for ice cream. South Haven has a lot to offer, great marina, beach and Clementine’s onion rings! We …
August 31, Travel Day 149, Holland Michigan
We traveled 20.5 NM or 3 hours and 4 minutes to reach Anchorage Marina, Holland Michigan for Labor Day Weekend. Scott and Ann came to visit!! It was a great visit! We explored Holland and Saugatuck shops and galleries. We had breakfast at the “Windmill” and dinner at the Boat Works. It was a lot …
August 28, Travel Day 148 Grand Haven
We traveled 45.1 NM or 6 hours and 1 minute to reach Grand Haven Municipal Marina. We had a smooth day of cruising on the big lake. Docking in Grand Haven was a bit challenging due to the current in the river, it took us 2 attempts! The waves on Lake Michigan were 3-7 foot …
August 27, Travel Day 147, Pentwater
We traveled 4 hours and 26 minutes or 32.1 NM from Manistee to Pentwater Marina. We had reservations for 2 nights at the marina, but due to predicted high seas coming, we elected to stay one night instead. We met up with some fellow loopers for pizza, toured the town and enjoyed a sailboat race.