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Safe Launch Feb 01, 2025 11:16 am #40348

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Does anyone know of a safe launch to head out of in NWI in the next few days?  I heard Portage is low and dangerous.

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Safe Launch Feb 02, 2025 12:01 pm #40353

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Pastrick is still too locked up to launch. Pic taken at noon on 2/2.

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Safe Launch Feb 03, 2025 6:36 am #40359

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Portage is low and I haven't launched myself, but over the weekend plenty of empty trailers were parked, so the ramp is being used.
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Safe Launch Feb 04, 2025 8:45 am #40363

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In addition to safety at time of launch, please consider safety at time of return. 

Over the years, multiple boats have been stranded because the harbor was clear when they left, but when they came back, they found thick pack ice had socked in the harbor and prevented them from getting back to the launch. 

Michigan City was 100% free and clear yesterday afternoon, but this morning is completely packed in with thick pancake ice that wasn't even visible on the horizon yesterday. Things can change real fast
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