[Public-List] Alden 32 now upper Michigan Rendevous

[John Brugeman]

Brian,

Great idea this upper Michigan Rendevous.  We sail Mermaid #305 (1968) out of Port Clinton OH on Lake Erie but live in Northville MI and might be interested in this trip up North.  Have sailed all 5 Great Lakes and spent time in the North Channel.  Where is Hilton Beach?  Probably passed it up one time.  Anyone needs crew I'm retired and available.

Capt. John B
Mermaid #305


----- Original Message ----
From: Brian Zinser <bzinser at lssu.edu>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2007 10:19:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Alden 32 now upper Michigan Rendevous

Michael, Dan, Joe, et al

I would get a good crew (Michael) and try to sail from South Haven to 
Charlevoix or Harbor Springs without stopping.  I suspect it would take 
about 2-3 days on average to complete. From that point, take a day to go 
to the Island.  It would then be an easy day to Hilton Beach, or you 
could make a stop at DeTour Village or Drummond Island and then come on 
up. 

If we decided to do it in the Straits area (St. Ignace or Cheboygan), it 
would probably save you 1-2 days each way.

One problem with coming into Canadian waters is that on the way home you 
will have to make a *stop* at Drummond Island Yacht Haven to clear back 
into US.
Unfortunately, there is this perception by our government that all the 
terrorists are in Canada and that they may use pleasure boats to enter 
the US.

Entering Canadian waters is very easy.  When to arrive at a port of 
entry, you pick up the telephone and dial an 800 number.  They give you 
a number that you post on your boat.  A customs officer may show up at 
the marina while you are there and the may board your boat and ask a few 
questions.

I would be available to help crew if you need someone.



Brian
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