Day 1- Leg 1

Friday, 9/6

Day 1, Leg 1
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1500-Arrived Leisure Island Houseboats after two day 830 mile trip through the UP of Michigan, crossing the border at Sault Ste Marie, passing through Sudbury, Ontario, and finally to the town of Temagami. Greeted Mike and Gwen and discussed the trip and their summer business.

 
1530-The boat was moved into position to load and I went to work getting that done.

1630-Ready to depart base. Weather is cloudy, with occasional bright spots in the sky. Got underway, and other than the clouds, weather was fair, with light winds, temps in mid-60's.

18:30-Arrived at the Tetapaga River boat site and set up to ensure I was rigged for all wind conditions. (5.9 nm, 1 h 31 m, ave. spd. 3.9 kts.)  Good site, but I don't think I will stay tomorrow to kayak the river.  I want to move on given the cloudy weather conditions and rain forecast.

Dinner was grilled burger, chips, and a cold beer.  Dessert after was the usual red wine and chocolate covered almonds.

Rigged two guy lines (stern lines).  Used one of my own (60') and will do so throughout the trip to prevent getting up in the middle of the night to adjust a single guy to hold the stern for a change in wind direction.  Easier to rig for all conditions each time.  However, that requires a second stern guy, which is not provided, so I brought my own.  Also, this prevents having to use the throw line every time the wind changes.  The rubber ball on this throw line can be problematic when it bounces off rocks back into the water, particularly after dark and alone!  I will rig both stern guys each time I move.

2140-I'm quite tired and need some sleep!  I've had enough activity for today.  I will decide the next move in the morning.  May read a bit before bed, but that will likely not last long!  Listening to Pandora music (offline) as I write this.