We have had an incredible journey. Having traveled 2,329.74 nautical miles since leaving our home port of St. James, NC in April, our beloved 340 Sundancer was getting tired. She had traveled 14,167 nautical miles in her nine years. We spent two weeks in Charlevoix looking at all options and on Wednesday, September 14th we traveled to Traverse City to pick up our new Regal Commodore 4060.
After three days of intense effort, moving from one boat to another we departed Traverse City to continue toward Chicago on Lake Michigan. Traveling the 28 mile length of Grand Traverse Bay and back into Lake Michigan, our first stop along this incredible coastline was Leland with its National Landmark District called Fish Town, a collection of ancient ice and fish shanties along the Leland River, now specialty shops and restaurants.
An enjoyable stop, we were happy to, once again be exploring unknown territory on this incredible adventure. The coastline of Western Michigan is beautiful with tall bluffs and sand dunes, some as much as 480 feet tall.
The sight from the water was breathtaking as we cruised past Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park with its tall sand dunes, white beaches and forested bluffs.
Along the way we stopped at Frankfort which was tucked behind the breakwaters on Lake Betsie.
Our next stop was Ludington, a small waterfront town, then on to Grand Haven a proud Coast Guard city.
The Grand Haven waterfront facing the Grand River is the location of a stadium from which to view the “world famous” Musical Fountain with synchronized water, music and colored lights.
We were disappointed to learn that they only perform on Friday and Saturday evenings this time of year, we had arrived on Sunday. With a rain delay on Monday we were delighted when there was an unscheduled performance by the Musical Fountain! A real treat! Continuing on, we stopped at St. Joseph, Michigan
and from there made the trip across Lake Michigan to Chicago. Being a foggy day we were unable to see land for most of the trip. The skyline of the Windy City gradually came into view through the fog as we neared the coast once again.
We are currently enjoying this magnificent city.
After three days of intense effort, moving from one boat to another we departed Traverse City to continue toward Chicago on Lake Michigan. Traveling the 28 mile length of Grand Traverse Bay and back into Lake Michigan, our first stop along this incredible coastline was Leland with its National Landmark District called Fish Town, a collection of ancient ice and fish shanties along the Leland River, now specialty shops and restaurants. 
An enjoyable stop, we were happy to, once again be exploring unknown territory on this incredible adventure. The coastline of Western Michigan is beautiful with tall bluffs and sand dunes, some as much as 480 feet tall.
The sight from the water was breathtaking as we cruised past Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park with its tall sand dunes, white beaches and forested bluffs.
Along the way we stopped at Frankfort which was tucked behind the breakwaters on Lake Betsie. 
Our next stop was Ludington, a small waterfront town, then on to Grand Haven a proud Coast Guard city.
The Grand Haven waterfront facing the Grand River is the location of a stadium from which to view the “world famous” Musical Fountain with synchronized water, music and colored lights. 
We were disappointed to learn that they only perform on Friday and Saturday evenings this time of year, we had arrived on Sunday. With a rain delay on Monday we were delighted when there was an unscheduled performance by the Musical Fountain! A real treat! Continuing on, we stopped at St. Joseph, Michigan
and from there made the trip across Lake Michigan to Chicago. Being a foggy day we were unable to see land for most of the trip. The skyline of the Windy City gradually came into view through the fog as we neared the coast once again.
We are currently enjoying this magnificent city.
