My O’Day 22 Sailboat Blog

Last Wednesday through Friday Marlene and I visited the windy city for a little mini vacation. The primary reason for the trip was for a little event our friend Carrie put together called the Bird Carnival. I was an event she and some of her friends dreamed up where musicans and artists came together from all over the country to display and perform their art in support of our feather friends. The Illinois Raptor Center showed up as well and brought a slew of birds of prey with them.

As fun as the event was, it had nothing to do with sailing. You might have noticed on this blog that I am a bit of a fan of wind-powered vessels. However, while we were there the city was hosting another event called Tall Ships Chicago. I didn’t have time to make it to Navy Pier to see the event but it looked like a lot of fun. Daily tours were given on the docks as well as some cruises around Lake Michigan. Only if I had more time on my hands… We did however make it to Gino’s East twice for some lip smacking good dish dish Chicago pizza. It made the trip all worth while despite the heat wave.

When I go back late Friday night I was jonesing to get out on the O’Day to go sailing and Andre and I did just that Saturday. That shall be another post as we encountered some interesting events on our trip…