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| Daisy rested up while we were underway |
We cruised south along the coast with North winds following us. By the time we passed Harrisville, the waves had risen to three to five feet. The autopilot did not do well in these following seas so I had to steer by hand the last hour and a half (seemed longer!). The boat handled well and we arrived at Tawas Bay and were happy that a squall passed just west of the harbor as we arrived. We were tired! Sometimes it is such a relief to tie up snug and safe at a nice marina.
East Tawas State Dock is a nice marina but it is a long walk to get off the docks. Also there is a railroad track adjacent to the docks. We awoke at 2:30am to the sound of two long whistles and two short. I was sure a ship was signalling he was going to pass on our port side. I even looked out the window and thought I saw a freighter going by the marina (not likely!). When I woke up a bit more I realized it was a freight train going by on the railroad tracks just outside the marina entrance.
