Mark Reports 6:46am
The intrepids are on the move for their final day on the water. Mark reports leaning up against a million dollar yacht as he waits for the others to gather. What a night, the boys won big at the casino buffet!!
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The day will consist of a 15 mile push to Chicago and a few hours on the Chicago River to paddle the Canyon of skyscrapers. Mike Smith is in route with the Kruger van and trailer to Chicago
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Mark will forward more information on the days activities this evening as they make their way back to Michigan.
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #33
Mark Reports 6:16pm
The Hammond Port Authority has welcomed the intrepid ones into Indiana. Voted number one by boaters for friendliness, service and accessibility the Hammond Yacht Club and Horseshoe Casino are rolling out the welcome wagon.
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Susan greeted them dockside with food and drink, along with the keys to the showers at the yacht club. The credit goes to Mike Smith for arranging the venue.
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They did a small jump from Michigan City to put them within 15 or so miles from the Chicago River. The "new" plan is to paddle out early and be to Chicago by noon Monday 5-4-09.
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The Horseshoe casino boast six restaurants and a heap of ways to lose your shirt or sea wind if you don't play your cards right. Lets hope they make it through this next adventure unscathed.
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Did someone mention using sea wind hull numbers at the roulette table?
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UHHC Progress Report - May 3 - Jim Woodruff has additional rivoting information on Jon's crossing.
Grand Rapids Press
"It doesn't get any better than this," said Sparta native Toby Nipper of Fort Myers, Fla., while paddling into Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Nipper is traveling with two other friends from Detroit to Chicago. Courtesy of the Grand Rapids Press - see their article here.
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #32
Mark Reports 7:40am
Unbelievable sunsets and sunrises on the big pond. Confirmed by the group they can see the Chicago skyline.
Mark was on breakfast duty and made pancakes for the group. They are digging it out there, really enjoying these last couple of days.
The extended plan is to stay on the coast and not due the 40 mile jump to Chicago. The group has decided to spend 2 more nights out, arriving in Chicago on Tuesday morning as they want to spend some time paddling the "canyon" (skyscrapers on the Chicago River).
Mike Smith, is scoping google earth and sending info for potential camp sites over the next couple of days. They're hoping for quality real estate with a lake view.
The lake has laid down nicely with calm conditions, sun burning bright, they are on the move but...
The boys just don't want to the trip to end.
Unbelievable sunsets and sunrises on the big pond. Confirmed by the group they can see the Chicago skyline.
Mark was on breakfast duty and made pancakes for the group. They are digging it out there, really enjoying these last couple of days.
The extended plan is to stay on the coast and not due the 40 mile jump to Chicago. The group has decided to spend 2 more nights out, arriving in Chicago on Tuesday morning as they want to spend some time paddling the "canyon" (skyscrapers on the Chicago River).
Mike Smith, is scoping google earth and sending info for potential camp sites over the next couple of days. They're hoping for quality real estate with a lake view.
The lake has laid down nicely with calm conditions, sun burning bright, they are on the move but...
The boys just don't want to the trip to end.
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #31
The SEARS Tower - Not! Mark reports -dazed and confused
A message yesterday from Mark left the followers of the UHH believing in mermaids and sea serpents and the Easter Bunny. Our hopes are dashed as it is not the Sears tower Mark sees, but a nuclear power plant in all it's glory. Mark, drink more water....
Mark asks, " You're not writing this down are you" - The Capt'n replies, " No no it's of no significant interest to anyone out there that you're dazed and confused"
The Magic of SPOT- It would appear that Jon, under favorable skies and blue water paddled across straight to Chicago from Michigan City which shortened the the distance significantly. A bold move on Lake Michigan in May. We wait in anticipation for an account of his adventure.
A message yesterday from Mark left the followers of the UHH believing in mermaids and sea serpents and the Easter Bunny. Our hopes are dashed as it is not the Sears tower Mark sees, but a nuclear power plant in all it's glory. Mark, drink more water....
Mark asks, " You're not writing this down are you" - The Capt'n replies, " No no it's of no significant interest to anyone out there that you're dazed and confused"
The Magic of SPOT- It would appear that Jon, under favorable skies and blue water paddled across straight to Chicago from Michigan City which shortened the the distance significantly. A bold move on Lake Michigan in May. We wait in anticipation for an account of his adventure.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #30
Mark reports 9:41am
That he swears he can see the Sears Tower, I on the other hand believe he has drunk too much river water and grain alcohol.
Toby gives Larry a ribbing as Larry has no gear with him, froze his ars off last night with no sleep pad. Has one day dry bag with I think a hanky in it. Course Larry coach did travel the Pacific Coast Trail by bike with 12lbs a gear. Man he goes ultra light.
Toby and Larry are heads down and paddling hard out front in a 2' -4' chop. Mark and Dan are like. "What the..."
That he swears he can see the Sears Tower, I on the other hand believe he has drunk too much river water and grain alcohol.
Toby gives Larry a ribbing as Larry has no gear with him, froze his ars off last night with no sleep pad. Has one day dry bag with I think a hanky in it. Course Larry coach did travel the Pacific Coast Trail by bike with 12lbs a gear. Man he goes ultra light.
Toby and Larry are heads down and paddling hard out front in a 2' -4' chop. Mark and Dan are like. "What the..."
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #29
Warren Dunes State ParkMark Reports 5-1-09 6:43pm
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Nice day of paddling. Larry "Coach" has joined the mousketeers for this portion of the Lake Michigan section. They paddled 32 miles on down to Warrens Dune State Park. Caught a little bit of rain and wind but nothing to write home about.
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Warren Dunes State Park is a 1,952 acre state park, full of sand dunes and tourists in the summer; and 4 intrepid paddlers (I like saying Intrepid) They boast a million visitors a year.
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Some of the park's dunes include Mt. Fuller, Pikes Peak, and Mt. Edwards, while the best known is Tower Hill, the highest point in the park, standing 240 feet above the lake.
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Sand boarding is a popular sport here and easy access to the dunes make it a popular location to practice the sport.
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Nice day of paddling. Larry "Coach" has joined the mousketeers for this portion of the Lake Michigan section. They paddled 32 miles on down to Warrens Dune State Park. Caught a little bit of rain and wind but nothing to write home about.
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Warren Dunes State Park is a 1,952 acre state park, full of sand dunes and tourists in the summer; and 4 intrepid paddlers (I like saying Intrepid) They boast a million visitors a year.
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Some of the park's dunes include Mt. Fuller, Pikes Peak, and Mt. Edwards, while the best known is Tower Hill, the highest point in the park, standing 240 feet above the lake.
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Sand boarding is a popular sport here and easy access to the dunes make it a popular location to practice the sport.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #28
Mark reports 7:14am
The mousers took advantage of the weather and took a much needed break yesterday. Mark reports they were all pretty much spent from bashing the 4' + waves.
Today, they are looking at blue sky and 5 mile an hour winds out of the west, a compromise from the southerly and northerly conflicting reports they were getting yesterday.
So they are off, hoping to put in 30 or so miles on the big pond. They will keep a watchful eye out for Larry "Coach" Hoff as they make their way southward.
The mousers took advantage of the weather and took a much needed break yesterday. Mark reports they were all pretty much spent from bashing the 4' + waves.
Today, they are looking at blue sky and 5 mile an hour winds out of the west, a compromise from the southerly and northerly conflicting reports they were getting yesterday.
So they are off, hoping to put in 30 or so miles on the big pond. They will keep a watchful eye out for Larry "Coach" Hoff as they make their way southward.
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