Some of these wrecks were infamous 'burning to the waterline - then sinking' events, but the majority seem to arrive from North Easters- generally a fall phenomenon when low pressure graces the Lake and gets things all riled up. They are capable of producing heavy winds and immense waves, largest recorded waveheight (by one of the Lake Superior Bouy stations) was 31ft! Dang that's big.
Make sure when you venture out into the inland waters of Superior you always have a float plan, inform others where you plan to be and you have a reliable vessel for the conditions. Ralphie doesn't want to read about you in the paper, or at the shipwreck museum.
Until next week keep those days filled with health, happiness and laughter...
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Hi,
Where are you guys right now, 18-Sept? Somewhere on the lake I imagine
Good question ero! The reason we are not getting updates is because they haven't been able to get online since they returned from the wedding. Brian and Alissa missed their food drop in Marathon so they had to do some unplanned shopping for food and had some slow going due to high wind and waves. I am sure there will be stories about the weather, paddling conditions and being couped up in a tent waiting for the wind to subside. (I'm Brian's dad.) We heard from Brian briefly on Saturday 9/6 as they were preparing to leave Rossport. The wind and weather have been tough recently, but with luck they should be pulling into Pie Island near Thunderbay in the next few days. Best of luck Brian and Alissa! We miss you and can't wait to see you.
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