Ports Update: Picton, ON

Nestled at the head of one of the finest bays on Lake Ontario, Picton is a delight to visit. From here, its very easy to bicycle down a tree-shaded path and slip into 'the county' - Prince Edward County, one of Ontario's gems.

 
Here is a detailed port review on Picton, ON: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/picton_ontario.html

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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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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: Lexington Michigan and Gordon Lightfoot

In November 1913, the harbour of Lexington MI was destroyed by the "Great Blow", the most severe storm to ever pummel the Great Lakes.

This weather system occurs every year on the Great Lakes. It was made famous by Gordon Lightfoot's reference to the "witch of november" in his great song Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald. It is the convergence, over warm lake water, of cold arctic air from the north and warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

Here is a detailed port review on Lexington, Michigan: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/lexington_mi.html

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Port Update: Grand Bend Ontario

From the roar of surf to the roar of race cars, this summertime mecca has something for every visiting sailor.

A great place to visit is Purdy's Fish Market. For over 100 years, this family has run a successful commercial fishing business on Lake Huron. Their retail store is a perfect place to find excellent fillets and some great ideas on how to cook them. Look under our RECIPES section for some good tips, courtesy of Purdy's.

Here is a detailed port review on Grand Bend Ontario: http://www.great-lakes-sailing.com/grand_bend_ontario.html

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