We left Frankfort at 0730 bound for Ludington but the weather diety did not cooperate again – rather capricious I would say – plus we had some real excitement.\u00a0 The winds, unforcast, were SE at a steady 20kt and increased to 25 kt but the waves were moderate due to the close proximity of the windward shore – about 3 miles.<\/p>\n
As we approached the Manistee pierhead we listened to a distress call from some one that sounded familiar and it turned out to be our floatilla mate Windfluence who reported smoke coming from the engine compartment and black smoke out or the exhaust.\u00a0 They reported they were adrift and were calling the US Coast Guard on channel 16.<\/p>\n
We listened and then SAM made a call to Sheryl and sure enough they were adrift.\u00a0 SAM asked if they needed our assistance and we turned to intercept.\u00a0 Shortly after, the Sheriff boat with lights flashing was racing in rescue mode as they thought the boat was on fire from reports.\u00a0 Shortly after the Coast Guard big vessel arrived as did the USCG helicopter.\u00a0 After that we arrived some 15 minutes later.\u00a0 The USCG asked us to do the tow and we were happy to do that.\u00a0 So away we went with Windfluence in tow at 2.5 kt.\u00a0 We arrived at the Manistee Harbor about 1315 local time.\u00a0\u00a0 By that time the Windfluence Captain had figured out the problem and installed a new water pump V-belt and coolant and the engine was running OK.\u00a0 We slipped their tow line at the harbor entrance and proceeded to our preassigned slip.<\/p>\n
Never a dull moment in the life of a sailor.\u00a0 Next destination is Pentwater, alternate Ludington or White Lake as soon as we can get out of Manistee.\u00a0 Barometer 29.80″ and falling, skies overcast wind from the east.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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