Sailing Rubicon
It was a short two-hour jaunt from Chicago around the southern edge of the big lake. After reaching St. Joseph, we headed toward its tiny downtown and then crossed a high bridge to reach Marina Island. There awaited Rubicon, floating in a slip.
Rubicon, a Pearson 40′, belongs to Walt Bartkowiak. Walt is Kirk’s dad’s cousin Marilyn’s husband. I know, confusing. Tim, Walt and Marilyn’s son, usually travels from Detroit every weekend to accompany his dad on the boat. The two of them were nice enough to extend an invitation to us. (And happy to order a pair of newbie crew members around.)
What follows is a photo story of the day. Because, to be frank, right now words are boring me. Pictures are more fun. Also, after our sail, we explored the boat yard. An old wooden pirate boat caught my aesthetic interest.
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15 Comments
Awesome pictures Lauren & Kirk!
I love it. Keep up the good work – can’t wait to see you guys at Christmas and in January!
It was great having you guys aboard. Turns out this was our last sail for the season. Rubicon is “on the hard” now. Be sure to come back next year. Great pictures.
Tim.
Your pictures are awesome. They really tell the story of your day. Sorry you did not get to fly the spinnaker but then there is next year. Do come back.
Fantastic pictures. Wish I could have been there to share the day with you. Look forward to next year. Cousin Marilyn
What a great set of photos. I can’t wait until the next time I get back to Rubicon. Thanks for posting these for Grandpa (Walt) to share.
Great photos and glad you enjoyed the day on Rubicon. Wish I could have been there.
Great Picture. I copied a few to show to another sailing friend who live in Washington. He will love the Grey Goose. Any pictures finish sailing????
Dave
Thanks Tim, we had such a great time! I’ve been eager to get out sailing on a good-sized boat like Rubicon to see what it’s like… if I wasn’t before, I think I know now that I absolutely need to adopt the sailing life ASAP!
Glad you like the photos Walt! We’ll be back next summer no doubt, for more than just the spinnaker. Have to have another Why Not
Walt,
You are lucky to be still sailing. Brings back memories.
Lauren & Kirk,
It sounds like you’ve caught the sailing bug. It’s a lifetime affliction, that causes irrational decisions to abandon responsible roles to get out on the water and catch some wind at every opportunity. We look forward to seeing you again next summer!
tim
Tim, I think you’re right, the domain name says it all.
On Blue Under Canvas…
(on the water and under sail)
I picked up on that, right away! Run away often.
Tim
Thank you guys for including me in your pictures. I guess my boat looks pretty good, too.
Bogdan