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 Post subject: Chicago Triangle
PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:08 pm 
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Location: Catlin IL
Anyone run in the downtown Chicago area? I am reading on the Triangle (chicago river, cal sag, and lake Michigan) and thinking of making a trip to run the Triangle. Any thoughts our helpful advise.

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 Post subject: Re: Chicago Triangle
PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:36 pm 
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This is a nice day trip but you want to ensure the lake conditions are suitable for your boat. You may also want a marine radio to talk to barges on the cal-sag and the obrien lockmaster. The only place to buy gas will be near the obrien lock on the cal sag or at burnham harbor (very expensive). You can run over to the Hammond Marina (only a few miles) as well for gas.

There is nothing better than the trip from the navy pier lock to river city. Its a great ride and really shows off the architecture of Chicago.
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We have made this trip in out 230 as well as our cruisers. Good Luck.

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 Post subject: Re: Chicago Triangle
PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:35 am 
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Thanks for the info! Hope to get some of my own pics soon, I love the Chicago sky line and what better way than to see it from the water in your own boat.

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