6/13/2015 Chicago to Portage, Indiana

After waiting for the NOOD sailors to leave the harbor for their race, we headed for the free pump-out and then on to our 30 mile course.  Although it was very hazy, we had good visibility and the 1-3 seas were very calm.

Our new microphones
 

  By mid-afternoon, we headed up the Portage-Burns waterway toward the marina.  There are 2 or 3 bridges and our antennas touched as we went under.  Although the bridge clearances are not marked on any charts, we are guessing they are about 20 feet.  For those entering this area, we suggest lowering antennas.  Diesel fuel here was a bargain at $2.86 per gallon.  There was a line at the fuel dock, so after waiting about 1/2 hour, we filled up and headed to our slip on E dock.  This marina was recommended by Steve and Gina Smith (Island Time) who stayed here last fall.  Although the marina is not near town, there is a South Shore Line station across the street.  The docks are floating rather than fixed and they are new.  A pool, restaurant and free laundry are also on site.  Typical evening storms popped up, but they were not severe.