Our friends, Winston and Patty, were planning activities to include in their vacation to Put-In-Bay, on South Bass Island, in Lake Erie. One of those activities was a sailing trip on Lake Erie on August 9, and they invited us to join them for that. We were delighted to accept.
The day was beautiful, with a nice breeze to fill the sails.
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| Our vessel for the tour |
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Doug and me.
That's our captain, on his cell phone, with his back to us.
Winston was at the helm. |
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| A collage of photos of Winston and Patty. Each took a turn at the helm. |
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| Doug also took a turn at the helm. |
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| Some of the other vessels we saw out on the water |
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| Starve Island |
It's said that two-mile-long Starve Island gets its name from the fate of a sailor who was shipwrecked there.
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Perry's Memorial
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Perry's Memorial commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie, one of the most significant naval battles to occur in the War of 1812.
It was a fun day, and we so appreciated Winston and Patty's invitation to join them.
Looks like SO much fun... I did't see a picture of YOU at the helm!!!!!! Doug certainly looked like he was enjoying himself.... Oh how sad about the sailor who was shipwrecked at "Starve Island"... I assume that he starved to death.... Tragic....
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your day. I would have loved it.
Hugs,
Betsy
It really was fun, Betsy. It was something we've never done before, and we had a perfect day for it. I didn't take the helm. I was content to enjoy the ride from where I was. Besides, someone had to take pictures! :)
DeleteCaptain Jim loks the part but Jim looks well as well. I woujld live to have been there. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCaptain Jim does look healthy, doesn't he? His lifestyle evidently suits him.
DeleteThat does look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIt really was, Ruth.
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend some time with good friends. It looks like the day was perfect for it. I enjoyed seeing pictures of you and Doug, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was really a great time out on the water, very relaxing. And everything's better with friends, right?
DeleteHow nice to get to join in on. i love to be ojn the water, sailing is even better. Never been in one that big.
ReplyDeleteDoug and I got to go out on a sailboat when we were on our honeymoon in Hawaii. But that was 31 years ago, and this was the first time since then. I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy a day on a sailboat one day soon.
DeleteI am so glad to hear you enjoyed the sailing, Linda, what a great opportunity it was to experience something special.
ReplyDeleteIt was so enjoyable, Petra. It's just so relaxing to be out on the water, especially in a sailboat where there's no motor noise.
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