We left Presque Isle around 8:30. We had good water until the last 25 miles which put us in sight of Bois Blanc Island. It got too rough to stay on plane.
We pushed along at 10mph for about 5 miles then the water flattened out and we could get back on plane.
We came in past the entrance to the Mackinac Island Harbor and headed to the Mackinac Bridge. Once under the bridge we cheered for having hosted to Lake Michigan! Then since we were in the neighborhood we ran over to St. Helena Lighthouse and took pictures from the water. We headed back toward the bridge swinging down to McGulpin's point to try and glimpse the lighthouse there but it wasn't visible from the water.
After a few selfies with the bridge in the background we headed in to the Mackinac Island Harbor. The marina is nice and they have a helpful staff but no gas dock. We'll have to motor over to the only gas dock on the island before we leave.
We spent the afternoon and evening walking along Main Street shopping for souvenirs. Supper was at the Pink Pony. We found the grocery and will pick up some provisions.
There was some evening entertainment. Just before dark a 40+foot sailboat was coming in to the well almost across from us. They mis-judged their speed and hit the dock then swung and took out the power/water post breaking the water line inside and sending a stream of water about 15 feet up. The marina staff took care of it quickly and made the area safe.
Tomorrow we'll do the touristy stuff (fort, horse drawn tour).
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