Embracing, Then Abandoning, Old-Fashioned Navigation Methods

A beautiful sunrise over a marina, with ducks floating in the water that reflects the light

Kent shares his meticulous planning for our first Lake Michigan crossing. Despite detailed map plotting and weather monitoring, unexpected calm winds disrupted our journey! Forced to adapt, we resorted to using the "iron sail" on the first leg of or trip. This experience serves as a humbling reminder of nature's unpredictability and the need to remain adaptable while sailing.