New Destination - Baie Fine, ON

Baie Fine, at the northeast corner of the North Channel, is one of the longest freshwater fjords in the world. This 10 nm rip in the earth's surface offers breathtaking scenery and spectacular cruising. At its end, lies one of the Great Lake's iconic anchorages - The Poll.


Here is a detailed review Baie Fine, ON: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/bair_fine.html

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Fair Winds

Michael 

Free Resources

Every sailor has a collection of notes, scribbled calculations, post-it notes on charts, etc. I am no different but what I have done is begin to organize them so that they can be printed out and filed or posted. These include:

• Distance / Speed / Time Calculators
• Distance to Horizon Calculations
• Beaufort Wind Scale

You can find these at http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/resources.html

Over time, more will be added.


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Ports Update: Titletown USA (which we all know as Green Bay, WI)

Green Bay WI is intensely proud of its community-owned Green Bay Packers, the winningest football franchise in the United States. Green Bay is a lovely port to visit and the trip up Green Bay would certainly be a highlight of a sailing cruise.

Here is a detailed port review on Green Bay WI: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/green_bay_wi.html

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BEAUFORT SCALE

The Beaufort Scale was developed Francis Beaufort in 1805 as a scientific means to measure wind speed compared to conditions observed at sea.

To learn more about weather, the great 'engine' of the world, go to http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/weather_facts.html

 

Ports Update: Conneaut OH - A lovely harbor town and the finest steelhead trout stream in the US

Conneaut OH is a pleasant harbor town to visit. And, if you are a fisherman, it is renowned for the finest steelhead trout fishing in the USA. Walleye (pickerel) and perch are high on the list too! Nice beaches and Lake Erie waters are warm. 

Here is a detailed port review on Conneaut OH: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/conneaut_oh.html
 

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Ports Update

Clinton River, MI - BOAT TOWN USA

On the west side of Lake St Clair, lies the river mouth of the Clinton River and, just upstream, the town of Mt. Clemens, MI. This area is known as BOAT TOWN USA and the the name is justified. With dozens of marinas, marine businesses, restaurants and bars, charter operations and some 2,000 slips, this is one of the largest recreational marine concentrations in the United States.

Check out this boat mecca haven at  http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/clinton_river.html
  
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