Boat Ride to S. Manitou Island on a Glassy Lake Michigan in June, '23

[@brettstolson9246]

My great grand parents (dad's site) made a homestead near the lighthouse and had 13 children on the island. One son died near the lighthouse shoreline, from diabetes. On a family trip there we found the home's foundation, very near the lighthouse. They sold wood to passing steamers and moved off the island when there were no more tall trees to cut down. Enjoy your videos very much, just need to wind up that engine to get through those bridges quicker...LOL.

[@boomerantics9586]

Thank you, Brett! There is so much unique history there and through out the Great Lakes that seems to go largely unnoticed. It’s quite an experience to get to see and explore these places. Thanks again and have a dandy day!

[@andrewwilliams9419]

I see you have been in 6-8 seas in the Cabo on the Atlantic. How does that compare to large waves on the great lake. Is it rougher on the lake?

[@boomerantics9586]

Hello, Andrew. I’m almost certainly not the best guy to answer your question. In our experience and removing any discussion of the effects of current or other considerations, however, I wouldn’t say that it’s rougher on the lakes but there are times when, for a given wave height, the waves are steeper and occur at a greater frequency. I generally don’t notice this unless we are sailing or motoring to windward or beam to the waves without enough wind in the sails to counter what can be a harsh rolling motion. Something else I’ve noticed is that waves on the lakes can come in somewhat irregular sets with two or three large waves popping up among otherwise consistent seas… like bigfoot, always without enough warning to capture on camera! 😄 Thanks, Andrew, and have a happy 2024!