8/15/14 Manitowoc to Sheboygan

8/15/14  Manitowoc  to Sheboygan

Another very smooth ride on Lake Michigan took us to Sheboygan today.  We have been pleasantly surprised with the calm waters and cool weather (lows in the 50s at night).  On the way to Sheboygan, we kept getting alerts on VHF channel 16 about sailboat races south of the inlet.  As we got closer, we were able to see perhaps a hundred sailboats.  We found out later that this was the lightning class national race and there were sailors from all over the U.S. participating. 

We are in a large, well protected harbor here called Harbor Centre.  As we arrived, we did communicate by radio, but there was no help on the dock.  That was surprising since this is a very large marina and there seemed to be a number of young men (dock workers)  in the office.  They have an unusual way to keep the geese away here.  It is an electronic set of hawks that circle around on a pole and squawk bird noises.

to scare geese away

Harbor Centre

 

Ron called the Sheboygan Yacht Club next door and inquired about a restaurant.  Since we are reciprocal members of the Dunedin Boat Club, we were able to get reservations for dinner.  It was great!  Ribs, baked potatoes and soup and salad bar. 

 

 

 

I was able to contact an old friend from Pekin, Jeanne Kimble.  She lives in Port Washington and we are going to try to get together Sunday or Monday in Port Washington. 

Sheboygan is the home of Kohler fixtures (toilets, etc).  They have a museum here….have to see that if possible).