[C38] Western Lake Erie advice

[Steven Ribble]

Charles
I too spent about 30 years there...out of Sandusky. I agree with Bill about
PIB being the most protected anchorage, actually, you'll want a mooring as
the only place to anchor is over by Perry's Monument (definitely with going
up) but I've dragged anchor there on more than one occasion.  The other
thing about the Bay is that it's party city, good if you're into that and
loud if you're not.  There are also a couple of wineries and a fairly cool
cave tour you can see.

One of our favorite spots was Kelley's Island.  True, the beach on the north
is not a good anchorage when the wind is anywhere out of the north, but its
about a mile of sand on a state park and a popular place to hang out...2
mile walk across the island to Town (bars/stores/etc).  A note about the
north side, I did ride out a 60 kt blow in my Mirage 236 once, it was hairy
but we did fine with extra scope on the anchor line.  Anyway, if you want to
see Kelley's, there are two very nice marinas on the south side right in
Town.

That's about it for the islands, the others are ok to visit if you are there
for a purpose but not much to see...except for the old Lonze winery on
Middle Bass...and there is a marina there as well; approach from the east
and just behind the winery as you come from PIB.

Sandusky is very boater friendly (some statistic like 4000 boats docked
in/around Sandusky Bay), downton is nice, Cedar Point is great if you're
into amusement parks/ resorts.  After that would out be Huron or Vermillion,
good places to overnight, waterfront restaraunts, etc.  I've heard Lorain
has come into its own relative to boating, but that is since I've been
gone.  And again, agreeing with Bill, Edgewater Yacht Club (just west of the
Cleveland skyline) would be a good place to stay if you want to see
Cleveland (lots to see, if you want).  I've also done a little racing out of
Mentor (30-40 miles east of Cleveland) and the Mentor Yacht Club would put
you up.

Sorry for the dissertation...but, hope its helpfull.

Steve Ribble
Tittravate C38 #64

On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 8:37 AM, Charles <charles at finn.ws> wrote:

> I have just finished the legs of my cruise through Lake Michigan, the
> northern islands of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (700 nm so far) and am now
> in Detroit, Michigan at the Bayview Yacht Club (famous for its sponsoring of
> the "Mac" races).   Am about to enter Lake Erie (today) and have been told
> the Western end is great, but all I can find a lot about is "Put In Bay."
> Anyone have some advice regarding favorite or must see spots?  By the way,
> the winds and weather have been great, with lots of 8+ plus boat speed (I
> tend to reef when boat speed on the GPS gets consistently higher than 8.5 as
> weather helm builds at those speeds).   One fun fact is that I hit12.5 while
> motoring as I entered the St. Clair River going down to Detroit due to a
> very strong current!
>
> All hints would be helpful. Especially regarding anchorages that I should
> not try due to 6' 9" keel.
>
> Charles Finn
> Mighty Quinn #114
> Great Lakes
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