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MARCH 2011 Continued on page 8 J. ALEXANDER’S DINNER NIGHT When Randy told me he had a few business meetings in Chicago recently, I checked the yacht club calendar and saw that there was a dinner planned at a nearby restaurant on the weekend. We decided to treat ourselves to spending the weekend in the Chicago area so we could go to the dinner and visit with our fun boating friends at the dinner. We weren’t disappointed! It was great to see nearly 20 people who were mostly boaters from our years at the club and a few new members, too! Conversations were lively and abounded about winter experiences and the upcoming dates for boats to go into the water. In talking to Tracey Armenakis, social director, I learned that she has a lot of new ideas for social events at the club and they all sounded like fun! Sue Schulze also had some fun ideas for club events. We knew we’d miss the club! For sure, Randy and I will definitely try to attend some of the events this summer. Hope to see you all at them, too! If you are new to the club and want to get to know members quickly, consider doing as Randy and I did when we joined in 2003, get to know committee members Linda Peebles Associate Member in Ohio like Tracey and offer to assist with the any of the activities around the club. You will meet people very quickly and have fun while you’re at it! the
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J. ALEXANDER’S DINNER NIGHT
When Randy told me he had a few business meetings in Chicago recently, I checked the yacht club calendar and saw that there was a dinner planned at a nearby restaurant on the weekend. We decided to treat ourselves to spending the weekend in the Chicago area so we could go to the dinner and visit with our fun boating friends at the dinner. We weren’t disappointed! It was great to see nearly 20 people who were mostly boaters from our years at the club and a few new members, too! Conversations were lively and abounded about winter experiences and the upcoming dates for boats to go into the water.
In talking to Tracey Armenakis, social director, I learned that she has a lot of new ideas for social events at the club and they all sounded like fun! Sue Schulze also had some fun ideas for club events. We knew we’d miss the club! For sure, Randy and I will defi nitely try to attend some of the events this summer. Hope to see you all at them, too!
If you are new to the club and want to get to know members quickly, consider doing as Randy and I did when we joined in 2003, get to know committee members
Linda PeeblesAssociate Member in Ohio
like Tracey and offer to assist with the any of the activities around the club. You will meet people very quickly and have fun while you’re at it!
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All Loopers will soon be cruising the full length of Lake Michigan, Earth’s sixth largest lake. At 307 miles long and up to 118 miles wide, this is one serious body of water that deserves special care! Here are some thoughts drawn from 20 years cruising this fresh water wonder.
First, here are some basics. The water will be as clear as any you have traveled through but cold, ranging from 45 to 75 degrees. Fog is possible, especially north of Milwaukee; humid, warm air on cold water, especially with an offshore breeze, and... you get the idea. Weather changes can be very quick. Squalls with 60+ knots and lightning can come from the west and northwest without much notice, so keep plugged into NOAA, which maintains several local channels around the lake. Log onto ndbc.noaa.gov to get real-time data from the two Lake Michigan weather buoys 45002 (north), 45007(south) and 45022 (Little Traverse Bay) as well as links to local marine forecasts. The Coast Guard, TowBoat/US and local marine police monitor 16 but Channel 9 is the preferred hailing frequency. You can also get other links for weather at weather.gov, windmapper.com; marinas, fuel reports navigation and cruising news at waterwayguide.com.
Water levels are still low, several feet lower than say, 10 years ago, despite the very heavy snows. Levels are lower than last year, repeating a 20 year low in 2009. Many ports, especially those on the Eastern Shore have found it necessary to dredge annually to maintain minimum drafts. Charts of only a few months old may be out of date. Be sure to discuss current conditions with the harbormaster before entering all but the busiest ports. You can also view the latest charts at nauticalcharts.noaa.gov.
Above all, plan at least one day of three for layovers waiting for calm seas. Waves tend to be of short frequency and very uncomfortable, not long rolling waves like the ocean. Due to the long fetch of the lake, waves can easily reach 10-15 feet or more with prolonged winds. If you luck out and get to Chicago early, spend the time visiting a great city.
You will fi nd good harbors every 20 miles or so around the entire lake, and most are harbors of refuge. Anchorages are more plentiful on the Michigan side however, as the western shore has neither the inland lakes nor natural harbors that are so common on the eastern shore. marina, great shopping and restaurants.
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Prevailing winds here are from the west, pushing warmer surface water to the beaches of Michigan, so the surf is usually 5-10 degrees warmer there than on the western shore. The westerlies also cause more and higher waves on the eastern shore than the western shore, which can be quite fl at for the fi rst mile or so, even with a stiff westerly wind. Both coasts have few hazards and deep water, so you can stay close to shore (watch the charts!) to take advantage of its shelter and enjoy the scenery. Of course a Nor’easter (yes, we get them too) reverses the pattern and can make the western shore ugly for days. Consider a cruise plan that crosses from Frankfort or Ludington to Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc or Sheboygan with a relatively short trip (50-60 miles) so you can visit the best Wisconsin harbors. The best of the Michigan side is the northern half; most of the harbors on the eastern shore south of Ludington are attractive resort destinations with great anchoring and beaches. The ports on the western shore are quite different and are also worth exploring, making a comprehensive Lake Michigan experience.
Mackinac Island is your entry to the lake, and is so unique you will want to stop there. Reservations are tough to get, but there are frequent cancellations, so try calling a few days out, and even the same day as your hopeful arrival. Mackinaw City and St. Ignace are good substitutes; both offer ferries to Mackinac Island. Most state and municipal harbors in Michigan can be reserved by calling 1-800-44-PARKS or on the web at Midnrreservations.com.Assuming your course takes you south through Grays Reef, make sure you do not depart if there are S or SW winds over 15 knots. If so, you will be greeted with high waves on your bow (thanks to the 300 mile fetch) as you leave the Straits of Mackinac through Grays Reef, and there’s no port within 20 miles.
Beaver Island is a great stop to learn its unique history and visit the beaches on the island’s western shore. Dock at the recently rebuilt Municipal Marina. Harbor Springs in Little Traverse Bay is a must stop. You’ll fi nd great anchorage, a splendid downtown, and the summer home for many of Detroit and Chicago’s rich and famous. Petosky, across the bay offers a larger, albeit more commercial downtown. Look for “Petosky stones (fossils)” in the local stores. Charlevoix is even more attractive, loaded with fi ne restaurants and shops, and is where you’ll fi nd the rest of Chicago’s rich and famous.
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You may not be able to get a slip in either Harbor Springs or Charlevoix, but good anchorage is plentiful. Charlevoix has just in the past few years replaced their waterfront park and aging fi xed piers with a new fl oating dock system, adding about 50% to their capacity, as well as new 100 amp service for large yachts. New shore facilities completed last year provide a showplace resort experience. Northport is a nice port with good shopping, and offers bus service to Leland, Sutton Bay and a casino. A visit to Traverse City will fi nd a newer marina, great shopping and restaurants.
Leland is a historic fi shing village transformed into a tourist mecca complete with even more shops but also some good restaurants and Carlson’s smokehouse; try the smoked fi sh sausage. The harbor was totally rebuilt last year adding a few dozen more slips, all reserved for transients.
If you’ve seen enough shops for awile, anchor at South Manitou Island, a National Seashore park. There is a 25 foot deep sandy shoal near shore in the center of the crescent shaped natural harbor. The island has plenty of trails for hiking to the old schoolhouse and 1858 lighthouse, which is now open for climbing the 117 steps to the top. The National Park Service announced that a new fresnel lens would be built and lighted, it may be in service. There are many wrecks close to shore, with three at or just below surface for snorkeling and diving. No pets are allowed on shore.
Make a stop at Frankfort for provisioning at the grocery across the street from the boat ramp just past the city park. Anchor just west of the ramp, dinghy to the ramp. Make sure you take a walk to the beach north of the inlet, it is representative of the great sandy beaches on the eastern shore. Jacobsen’s is the marina of choice, features a new swimming pool. Anchor just past the municipal marina by the ramp.
Moving south, most of the harbors feature inland lakes with old manufacturing towns reincarnated as vacation havens. The beaches are excellent, the dunes breathtaking. We especially like South Haven; also Saugatuck, which offers many restaurants, art shops and galleries. Diesel should be reasonable in Grand Haven, where you will also fi nd a “Dancing Waters” light show at night.
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There is a very different look to the Wisconsin - Illinois side. Most of the docks are newer fl oating docks compared to Michigan’s aging fi xed dock systems (although several have been replaced). Manitowoc offers the best restoration of a WWII sub we’ve seen anywhere and also the best maritime museum (affi liated with the Smithsonian) on the Great Lakes. Sheboygan is one of the nicest towns, featuring good restaurants, especially Trattoria Stefano. Try the prime rib at the Port Hotel in Port Washington, where you will also fi nd probably the cheapest diesel ($2.67/gal as of June, 2010) until Kentucky Lake. In any event, make sure you have enough fuel to get to Kentucky Lake before entering Illinois; those pirates from Springfi eld charge road use tax on marine fuel.
McKinley Harbor in Milwaukee has the only grocery within walking distance on this side of the lake; it’s a block from the footbridge. All other ports require a cab to grocery stores. Check out the art museum on the Milwaukee shorefront, designed by Santiago Calatrava. There is a new harbor, Lakeshore State Park within the harbor just south of the museum, in front of the fairgrounds. Anchoring is OK within this harbor, which also has 20 fl oating dock slips with electric but no water or restrooms. Discovery World, a new technology interactive museum targeting kids is also within this harbor, and has a few free day docks. An exhibit showcasing Les Paul’s career and innovations is here. There is likely to be a festival of some kind in progress, they are frequent. You can also take a short cruise up the Milwaukee River (bridges will open) to tie up for dinner at several excellent riverfront restaurants. Performance Yacht Services on the river also offers tie-up overnight for the fairgrounds and the historic Third Ward district.
Reefpoint marina in Racine offers plenty of restaurants that you can walk to, especially Casablanca for Mexican food and Salute’s for Italian. There’s also the Johnson Art Museum, West Marine and a growing number of art galleries and gift shops. Dover Flag two blocks from Reefpoint has a full stock of charts and guides for your trip. Try breakfast at the Racine Yacht Club on Sundays. A farmers’ market on Saturday, art fairs at the Festival Grounds and street musicians on some other days round out the experience.
Northpoint is the fi rst Illinois marina, a huge marina with a free pump out and a beautiful and friendly yacht club. They have a fuel dock and a restaurant and you can catch a Metra train
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to Chicago. Likewise, Waukegan is a good Boat/US marina with partially a new fl oating dock system but has little to offer within walking distance. Larson Marina does offer full yachting services and can step and/or ship your mast for the trip down the Illinois River. Finally, you’re in Chicago! There’s an 18-mile bike path along the entire waterfront to get you just about anywhere. Choose Belmont Harbor for restaurants, Cubs baseball, the Lincoln Park Zoo and a dog beach. Burnham Harbor is closest to the museums and aquarium. DuSable Harbor is closest to the Loop, shopping, Navy Pier and the entrance to the Chicago River lock. Reservations are necessary, call or fax any of the marinas.
Try to get below 17’ for the cruise on the Chicago River to avoid bridge openings, and you must get below 17’ for the closed bridge just west of town. If between 17’ and 19’ you need to take the Calumet River instead, and will miss some of the best views on the Loop. Over 19 feet? Turn around; you’re too high for this trip. If you are planning to cruise the Calumet, Hammond Marina has reopened with new docks last year.
The ride through the city on the Chicago River is an awesome 45 minutes from the Chicago Lock if you get low enough to clear the bridges. Time your passage to reach the Amtrak RR bridge just west of the Loop after 10AM, as it won’t open during rush hour. From the 17’ fi xed bridge there is no good place to stop to re-step your rig until you’re past the Lockport lock and tied up at the free Centennial Park wall (with 30A power) in Joliet. Celebrate the cruise with dinner at Harrah’s Casino across the bridge!
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BETTI & SEABY’S SPANISH TASTING After the snows receded and before the rains invaded, we trekked to Winthrop Harbor for an evening of liquid and solid tastes from Spain and Mexico. This was one of our more popular events, with 18 couples attending. All of us gained royal titles by way of our seating markers, with our enthroned hosts being King and Queen, of course, attended by various Dukes, Duchesses, Princes and Princesses, and, of course, a Court Jester. An extensive selection of food elements was crowned by Cornish game hens prepared by our hosts. Verdejo, which originated in North Africa, has long been grown in the Rueda region.
In the 1970s the winery Marques de Riscal began to develop the modern fresher, less sweet style of white wine based on Verdejo. Wines labeled Rueda must contain 50% Verdejo. Wines designated Rueda Verdejo must contain 85%, and are often 100%, Verdejo. Like last month, two wines were essentially tied for fi rst place, the 2009 Naia Rueda (WA91, WS85) and the 2009 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya (WA91, WS88).
The Naia would have been the clear winner but for 3 last place votes, including one from a sponsor. Third place went to the interloper, a 2008 white Rioja, Finca Nueva (WS83), which was adored by 5 and detested by 7, including one of its sponsors, making it one of the most bipolar wines we’ve tasted. The tart 2009 Altaplata Rueda was least favored, with only one fi rst place vote.
Riojas are the best known Spanish reds. They are generally divided into Riojas, aged one year, Crianzas, aged two years, Reservas, aged 3 years, and Gran Reservas, aged 5 years, before release. The latter classifi cations tend to have stronger tannins and need signifi cant cellar aging to reach their full fl avor potential. The majority grape used in blending Riojas is Tempranillo, with signifi cant amounts of Granacha (Grenache) and tastes of Graciano and/or Mazuelo added. Our favorite was the 2005 Beronia Reserva (WS91), with fi rst place votes but 4 lastplace votes (including one sponsor), followed closely by the 2009 Montebuena, which had only 2 detractors. Far behind and equally disfavored were the two Crianzas, the 2006 El Coto (WA,WS86) and the 2007 Marques de Caceres (WS84), with 5 and 6 last place votes, respectively. The latter was a dependable source for value back in the ‘90s but has not kept up with others or even its priorself as the years have gone by. The Beronia will probably improve with 3-5 years of aging, but the Montebuena probably won’t last that long.
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