Before preparing the boat and leaving the dock on this Saturday morning, we first reviewed the current weather conditions and forecast for the next five days. The weather looked calm and clear, but even though it was summer, we still had some concerns. There was a cold front moving south toward Lake Erie, and it was predicted to hit Put-In-Bay by Monday morning. According to the forecasts, we could be looking at 40-mile-per-hour wind gusts from the southwest, which tends to get your attention. When this kind of weather appears on Lake Erie, the lake has been known to produce six- to eight-foot waves. After reviewing the logistics, we decided we would be able to minimize the risk of getting into bad weather and avoid the front if it was necessary, so we continued with our planning.
Photos by Jeff Wegner
