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A Catalina 309 completes a three-day round-trip passage on Lake Michigan, sailing from Chicago to Michigan City and South Haven before returning to Chicago.5:00 The crew encounters 25-knot winds and choppy conditions, noting that freshwater waves build differently than saltwater.3:07 The transit involves motor-sailing through the night and broad reaching in 17 to 20-knot northwesterly winds.6:04 South Haven offers easy access through double jetties, serving as a reliable port of refuge.5:43 The vessel features a furling main and jib, self-tailing winches, and a cockpit-mounted autopilot, though the crew identifies a need for a more robust hydraulic steering system for offshore use.9:52 Interior amenities include a 6-foot-4-inch salon, a full galley with an oven and microwave, and an engine compartment with accessible maintenance points.8:45 Flexible solar panels provide power, and the cockpit includes a bimini and sugar scoop transom.10:45 Proper passage planning, including weather monitoring and provisioning, proves essential for navigating the lake's rapidly shifting wind conditions.3:52

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