Otis and Dick look happy to be out on the water--who wouldn't be. It was the perfect day for it.
Bill and I were in our trusty old boats. We all stayed within sight of one another as we paddled along, watching the waterfowl and the goings-on on shore.
Fred went out to check on some keep out signs... there was some surveillance equipment on shore that was not there last year. Border Patrol at work I suppose...
We've been out sailing a lot, including sailing down to watch fireworks at Lake Erie Metro Park, where we anchored out, ate and drank, and spent the night before heading home. We had my niece Cassandra with us, her first time sailing. It was more work than she expected!
She stayed an extra day and night and we took her kayaking out on the river. It was a great morning for it--the water was as smooth as glass as you can see above.
We found a new place to swim this year, and we anchor out and jump off the boat. It is only 3 or 4 feet deep and quite warm. It's our new favorite place to sail with the family. On this particular Sunday we sailed out in good time, but had to motor back due to poor wind conditions. I waded out with camera in hand to get this shot. I think I should get a waterproof camera next time...
After we cruised by the boats a couple of times we set our sails and went all the way around the island of Grosse Ile instead of just going back downriver the way we came. The wind was perfect for this trip, something we seldom do. Alison and the kids came out to shore and waved as we went by. It was great fun.
So, on to the next adventure!
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