Oval Beach Invasion
Today we set off for some big lake adventures on Lake Michigan. With waves around 1ft we made good time sailing south to Oval Beach. Oval is a huge destination beach and we usually go by car, logistically it is easier but nowhere near as fun. Lunch Time Oval Beach Land Ho As we close in on the beach I like to anchor near one of the swim area markers. This performs two tasks; first, it shortens the swim to the beach. Second, and more importantly, is it gives me an easy frame of reference to see if my anchor is dragging. After all, I'm anchoring on a sand bar and it would be nice to know if the boat is moving before it gets too close to shore. Finding an anchorage site. The picture here doesn't really do it justice, we were quite close. Close enough to chat with a couple who came out and asked what kind of boat we were on and have a whole conversation about the water temperature and depth while they stood on the other s...