SPAR ISLAND

September 21, 2010 

Distance: 21 NM

Vessel: 'Joan' C&C 38

We departed Thompson Island first thing in the morning at 0600, bound for a hike on Spar Island and then going back to Cloud Bay (our final destination). At 0800 we arrived in the anchorage at Spar Island.  We set the anchor, took the dinghy to shore and did the two most scenic lookouts!  It was so nice to hike in the fall.  All of us were so happy to end the trip with these spectacular walks. Around 1115 we were back on the boat, eating lunch and moving in slow gear. The winds were beginning to pick-up closer to 20 knots from the South West, we lifted anchor just before noon and started to motor sail towards Cloud Bay. We all got sprayed really good that day.  The winds were funneling between all the Islands and the Main Land.  Once we got 'Joan' back into her homeport of Cloud Bay we experienced a little problem with the mooring line and our propeller.  I'll just leave it at that.  It got caught, and then untangled with some effort from everyone.  Packed all our belongings, the food and did a couple trips to and from the dock.  It was a wonderful experience to have gone with Malcolm Rogerson, Zack Kruzin and Krista Patterson.  Lake Superior will always have a place in my heart and hopefully I get to re-explore Isle Royale some day.  :) peace. 

Seas: 1.5m

Wind: 15 – 25 knots, South West

Breakfast: bagels and jam.

Lunch: everything left behind!