We had an easy journey from the Keweenaw Waterway to Marquette, MI. Alas, we never raised sails due to very light winds. The benefit was we just programmed a route into the autopilot and relaxed as the boat took us to Marquette. If you’re unfamiliar, think of autopilot as cruise control with steering. You still have to pay attention, but you can step away from the wheel for brief periods. We can even watch from the comfort of the cockpit!
The journey itself had several picturesque lighthouses along the way. We were so busy admiring them that we forgot to take a picture until the last one: the Granite Island Lighthouse. There are so many amazing lighthouses in this area!
The Marquette harbor and marina are well protected and the staff and other boaters very welcoming. After tying up in the marina, we went into town for exploring, shopping, and a restaurant dinner. It would have been nice to spend more time there, but we have to keep going while the going’s good.
This morning, we left Marquette early for Grand Marais, MI. Our route took us past the Pictured Rocks, which were very impressive.
Grand Marais has a quaint look and comfortable anchorage for the night.
Tomorrow we head to Waiska Bay, which is a short hop to Sault Ste Marie and the locks to Lake Huron.