Lake Nipigon 2023 - Day 8, Tuesday, July 4

0550-64F/61F. Solar 80%. Took some pics of the sunrise. Coffee next.

"Red Sky In Morning, Sailor's Warning"

0730-Study routine finished. Verse of the day: "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (Psalms 27:14).  Time for breakfast.

0820-Departed the anchorage headed to East Geike Island.

Underway

Arrival At Destination - Leg 8

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1000-Arrived at the anchorage. Leg 8 was 8.4 miles. Light breeze. Sunny. Another calm day to move making it less stressful.  

NOTE: 7.3 miles on Tank #3, 1.1 miles on #4.  31.9 miles total for 6 Gallon Tank #3 (5.3 mpg)

Leg 8, Day 8 - 8.4 Miles

Leg 8 Destination Detail

1050-Dishes are done. 

I need to begin considering hump day fuel status, location relative to launch, and likely return track to ensure adequate fuel remaining.

1200-I made a chicken salad sandwich with cashews accompanied by chips and white wine. I needed something to hold me until dinner. 73F/74F. Cool despite warm temps with a breeze blowing through the cabin. Solar 96%.

Will review this morning's video and sound on my laptop after transfer to my external hard drive.

1700-I read a couple chapters of Grey Owl. Then fished off the bow and caught a white fish that gave a good fight, about 3 lbs.  Casted a couple more times, but no further luck. Tried two more lures.

A boat came in and fished the swampy area for about 30 minutes then left. No idea where he came from.

Had dinner while they fished. Chili, salad, rolls, and a cold beer.

1830-Caught another white fish, and a third followed the lure in to the boat.  Then a light rain began so I retreated to the cabin. Just a slow light rain.

1930-Rain continues and I continue to listen to my audio book by Ted Bell, "Dragon Fire". Rain was not in the forecast. I'm finding the weather forecasts are not always reliable.

2050-Still raining. Finished my audio book. So I began listening to William Kent Krueger's "Red Knife". Will hit the sack early.