Across Lake St. Clair

The sun comes up behind Windsor to flash onto the Detroit skyline as we head out into Lake St. Clair with our second ice escort of what will turn out to be a long day taking ships through the remaining ice on the lake.

The cement vessel, Alpena, is heading north to Lake Huron and the port of Alpena.

Once he clears the ice, we head back towards the Detroit River. Passing Belle Isle, an unexpected sight greets us just offshore.

We saw this kayaker just ahead of us amongst the ice pans and slowed down to reduce our wake. I wonder if he realizes how easy it might have been not to be noticed by a ship expecting only to find ice in its path?