August 29, Day 77 - Baie Fine to Little Current

We woke to the promised rain and dark skies. The wind is supposed to pick up to 25 knots this afternoon, so we will try to get to Little Current before that. We are also hoping that our mail has caught up to us from Midland. We are not holding our breath for that to happen. But, there will be phone service and internet at the marina (Spider Marina), so we can catch up on our email and blog.

After a breakfast of fresh blueberry pancakes, we decided to head out. It took us about ½ hour to get the anchor up and cleaned of all the weeds and mud. The trip out of the Pool and Baie Fine was pretty uneventful. Gerry just followed the inbound track on the GPS. Figured if we hadn’t hit anything on the way in, the same route should be okay for the way out. Once out in the open water, the seas were a little rough, but not too bad. However, it was drizzling and there was a cold wind blowing. Even Gerry had on long pants and fleece. Linda had on several layers including a hooded sweatshirt. It was downright COLD. We didn’t know exactly how long it would take us to get to Little Current as there were several variables as we departed, not the least of which was getting the anchor up and cleaned. To get into Little Current we had to pass a swing bridge that only opens on the hour for 15 minutes. If you just barely miss it, that’s another 45 minutes you have to wait. Once we were in open water, the GPS told us we’d be there at 1:30 so we slowed down a little to time our arrival around 2:00 for the bridge opening. We arrived around 1:45 and motored around the area in front of the bridge. The wind and rain were really starting to howl about that time. It was a long 15 minutes. Mercifully, the bridge opened exactly on time and we motored through and then into the marina.

After getting settled in, Gerry caught up on e-mail and phone stuff while Linda did laundry and tried to catch up on the blog as there is very good internet service here.

Around 7:30 we decided we were hungry and so wandered into town to see if we could find something to eat. It was a short, but cold walk as the wind is still quite strong and it is sprinkling. We ate at the only restaurant we could find that was open. The town appeared deserted. I think everyone is staying in because of the weather.

After returning to the boat, updated the blog …. even for today. We are now up to date!!! The weather tomorrow is still a little iffy, but if it improves we will probably head out and anchor somewhere. After tomorrow the forecast is for sunny skies and temps in the 70's.

Not many pictures today as it was not a picture-perfect day.


The lighthouse as you enter Little Current

The swing bridge that only opens on the hour .... we were early so had to wait ... in the wet and cold

The town of Little Current as seen from the water