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CANADIAN WILDFIRE SMOKE MAP

There's a lot of smoke in our area from the Canadian wildfires!  Possible effects on eyes, nose, throat, etc...  For many of us, it's a good idea to reduce our outdoor time during periods of high smoke in our area.  Here's a great interactive map of the smoke:   https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/ 

NOTICE TO MARINERS

 U.S.C.G. SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN NOTICE TO MARINERS M033-23 MI - LAKE MICHIGAN - LUDINGTON
1. UNDER WATER CONSTRUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTING DIVE OPERATIONS AT THE LUDINGTON PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANT FROM MARCH 1ST UNTIL OCTOBER 2023. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT UNDER WATER CONSTRUCTION WITH PHONE NUMBER (269) 921-2390

NOAA WATER TEMP CHARTS

After being discontinues for a while, NOAA Coastwatch is now publishing daily updated charts of the Great Lakes water temperatures!  There are some new improvements, and a new presentation.  Click here to see:   https://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/nrt_contour  To see just Lake Michigan Central, click here:   https://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/nrt_contour/data/regions/m3/01/m3.png

FAMILY AFFAIR

The Ludington Fl;otilla participated in the annual Family AfFair event at the Scottville High School, on March 18, 2023.  A good time was had by over 2,000 kids and 75 exhibitors.  Here's a link to some photos:  Family AfFair 23

Manistee Flotilla 31-08 has been disbanded effective 12/31/22 due to declining membership.  Members of the Manistee Flotilla are transferring to the Ludington Flotilla.  Welcome Aboard!

To see the Flotilla description from the Manistee Flotilla Website, click on links for 31-06 Flotilla News at left.

We had our Change of Watch meeting 12/15/22 at Scotty's Restaurant in Ludington.  Great meeting, lots of awards.  Here's a link to some photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/px44VaToR2oFvR2t7

COVID-19 NEWS: 1/20/23   Version 5

  Notice!

During months when Sta. Ludington is manned, meetings are held at Station Ludington, with online participation using Zoom. During late Fall and Winter, our Flotilla meetings have frequently been held at the Ludington Library, in the Zonta or Rotary Room.  Meetings are still the second Thursday of the month, at 6:30 pm.    Location for 2022 Winter meetings will be the Ludington Library, with zoom participation as well.

Great Lakes Observing System (Wx Buoy) is BACK ON LINE!

Beginning each Spring, you can Text 45024 to (866) 218-9973 to get instant wind/temp/waves.  The website is better than ever and shows a great map of buoy info.  Here's a link:

https://seagull.glos.org/map?coords=-86.0930020%2C43.5514341%2C7