Milwaukee, WI – Chicago, IL, DuSable Marina – Oct 9, 2021
Too many marinas for our liking. We can’t wait till we are off the Lakes. The weather is changing tonight to a poor outlook for travel so we know we have to get to Chicago. Leaving Milwaukee harbour we are greeted to a slow and quiet Lake Michigan. There is still the roll that comes from large bodies of water but the conditions are amazing. We run to Chicago in about 6 hours at 8 knts. 8 knts is our comfortable speed and great gas mileage. Scott has always said that you either have time or money while traveling on a boat. When you work you always need to be somewhere at a certain time and when you have the time you take the time to conserve. It is proving to be a true statement.
It was such a nice cruising day. As we approach Chicago from the west the city skyline comes into view. It was a patchy, fog arrival with sailboats out enjoying the light winds and calm waters. Cruise and tour boats are out with folks enjoying the sights. Rounding into the harbour the main lighthouse is a sight. The harbour at Chicago is a harbour, within a harbour. With the strong waves from Lake Michigan the city has established a large open area where you can boat as if on a small lake, then you round another harbour to enter into where the marinas and anchorages are. We do need groceries and want to see the city so we will be taking a slip at DuSable Marina.
DuSable Marina is the closest marina to the city. It is also closest to the first lock to enter the Chicago River and head downtown. The marina has everything you need for a city stop. The boardwalk along the river is at the end of your dock with locks and security patrolling. A code will get you into your dock when you leave to visit the sights.
It is late in the day so we have dinner and call it a day. We will be here for a couple nights so we can enjoy just a bit of the city.
The night lights do not disappoint. Simply spectacular with the tall buildings. It was such a warm night we had dinner out on the deck and watched dusk fall into night with the city coming alive with the light show.
