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Fairwell
A friend's quick shot of the stern as I was relieved and headed out. Another volunteer would sail with...
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Headrig
A quick view of the headrig with the yard and dolphin striker clearly visible. Day 7 of the Detroit trip aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will.
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Capt & First Mate
Our Captain and First Mate look dressed to kill. All crew aboard the FGW have period-authentic clothing...
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Docked in Detroit
Our fair boat weathered a pretty fierce gale early this morning while docked, and the weather was not...
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Freighter traffic in St. Clair channel
Large articulated barge passing upstream through the Lake Ct. Clair channel. Ironically, we saw this...
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Foggy sailing
A light rain rolled in early the next day; with it came the fog. We're equipped with radar and modern...
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Sea legs - deck view
Hope you brought grippy deck shoes! Day 4 of the Detroit trip aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will.
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You have the helm
Senior Deckhand Megan at the helm on a beautiful day. Day 4 of the Detroit trip aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will.
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Looking aloft on the Friends Good Will
The wind was out of the E-SE as we loped along. Day 4 of the Detroit trip aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will.
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Beautiful day for sailing
Our fourth day was easily the best day for sailing of the outbound trip. What a pleasure. Day 4 of the...
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Nicely heeling
The lake was fairly flat yet, despite the wind. The starboard scuppers are flirting with the water in...
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Huzzah! Wind at last
We were plagued by soft NE breezes on the way up to Mackinaw, but we found better winds on Lake Huron. ...
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Fairwell, fair harbor
The harbor was laid out behind us and the Grand Hotel is visible up above. Day 4 of the Detroit trip aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will.
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Island Receding
As we headed off to the SE we could see the exposed cliffs I'd hiked the day before. Day 4 of the...
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Slipping away from the fort
We were up bright and early for the departure... no ferries had arrived yet and the island was still and...
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Farewell Mackinaw
Heading out from Mackinaw Island after a day of rest, refit, and relaxation (mostly relaxation... the...
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Preparing the gun
Not ones to give up without a fight, we returned the fort's cannon fire in the morning with our own gun....
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Mackinaw Island
Met by a beautiful view of the Island upon waking up the next morning. For those familiar with the...
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Friends Good Will
