Mariposa Great Loop & Beyond
| Vessel Name: | Mariposa |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Pearson 424 |
| Hailing Port: | South Haven, Michigan |
| Crew: | John Shaul & Shirley Jetter |
| About: | We have over 70 years combined boating experience. Our training is a combination of the United States Sail & Power Squadron and the school of G.O.& D. (Get out and do ) experience. |
| Extra: | John has run and owned Shaul Sails for the past 15 years. A combination, day charter, and sea school. He has taught numerous people how to enjoy the wonders of Lake Michigan. While Shirley has gathered her experience from her first 16' boat to her last boat Thunderhead 56'. |
25 May 2009 | SOuth Haven Michigan
02 April 2009 | Boot Key Again
22 March 2009 | Marithon
20 March 2009 | Big Pine Key
19 March 2009 | Big Pine Key
11 March 2009 | Mararhon
11 March 2009 | Marithon,Fl Gulf
02 March 2009 | Bannana Bay
01 March 2009 | Boot Key to Banana Bay
25 February 2009 | marithon, Fl
24 February 2009 | Marithon Fl
22 February 2009 | Marithon, Fl
21 February 2009 | C-5
15 February 2009 | Marathon, Fl
13 February 2009 | Middle Keys
10 February 2009 | Grasy Key, Fl
08 February 2009 | Marithon, Fl
07 February 2009 | Boot Key
06 February 2009 | Marathon Fl
05 February 2009 | Marithon Key
Recent Blog Posts
25 May 2009 | SOuth Haven Michigan
Good Friend
From Al Kempf [ alkempf1901@aol.com - 2009-05-25 12:56:53 ]
02 April 2009 | Boot Key Again
Moving Day- Again
On the ball again....this time it is C10...we were on C-4 last time.
22 March 2009 | Marithon
Rain in Banana Bay
The weather is changing here... who says you have to stay in the Midwest for a change of seasons.
20 March 2009 | Big Pine Key
National Key Deer Refuge
Visited an extraordinary expanse of sea islands. This area contains 22 threatened or endangered species. Saw Key deer everywhere along the road. They are very small about the size of a medium dog.
19 March 2009 | Big Pine Key
No Name Pub
Had lunch at the oldest pub in the area. Friendlly people, long history, great food, lousy service ( that is what their menu says), and a beautiful garden. Decorated with live key deer.
11 March 2009 | Mararhon
Center of the Keys
Marathon key is known as the "Heart & Soul" of the keys, due to its central location and rustic ambiance.
Leaving Michigan
15 October 2008 | St Joseph
Shirl/ Rain
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15 10 08 - 14:22
Wednesday October 14
John and Shirley aboard Mariposa Left St Joseph at 7 AM headed across Lake Michigan toward Chicago
15 10 08 - 14:20
Start of journey Oct 14
After packing everything we could possible think of and then some we left the dock in south haven at Noon Tuesday Oct 14. The lake was rough so we decided to head to Saint Joseph as the first port on our journey. It was raining, about 60 degrees, tHe waves were rough and it took quite of bit of effort to steer the boat under power. The West Basin Marina in St Joseph was a welcome overnight stop before crossing Lake Michigan toward Chicago. our good friends John Steves and Noreen Nielsen drove us uptown to do some last minute shopping and then have dinner at Schu's. We were both very tired so we returned to the boat early to get some sleep before heading out to Chicago early Wednesday.
07 10 08 - 14:49
Oct 7 2008 Still in S Haven
We are still in South haven, MI - our home port -preparing ourselves and the boat for the trip.
15 10 08 - 14:22
Wednesday October 14
John and Shirley aboard Mariposa Left St Joseph at 7 AM headed across Lake Michigan toward Chicago
15 10 08 - 14:20
Start of journey Oct 14
After packing everything we could possible think of and then some we left the dock in south haven at Noon Tuesday Oct 14. The lake was rough so we decided to head to Saint Joseph as the first port on our journey. It was raining, about 60 degrees, tHe waves were rough and it took quite of bit of effort to steer the boat under power. The West Basin Marina in St Joseph was a welcome overnight stop before crossing Lake Michigan toward Chicago. our good friends John Steves and Noreen Nielsen drove us uptown to do some last minute shopping and then have dinner at Schu's. We were both very tired so we returned to the boat early to get some sleep before heading out to Chicago early Wednesday.
07 10 08 - 14:49
Oct 7 2008 Still in S Haven
We are still in South haven, MI - our home port -preparing ourselves and the boat for the trip.
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