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  1. 08-15-2012, 12:53 AM #1
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    Chicago air show trip.

    I'm thinking of making a trip to the chicago air show. I will be leaving Michigan city. I have made this trip before but its been awhile. On past trips I've had people get sick and I needed to get them to shore. where is the best place to get people ashore or pick someone up if I need to? The other question is if I decide overnite I've heard people say to anchor in the playpen. Is this a good idea? I don't think I'll be able to get a slip at this point. Any other comments our suggestions are welcome.

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  2. 08-15-2012, 09:45 AM #2
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    I wish I had some insight to give you, but I really don't. I've made the trip to the airshow three times now, and after each time, swore I would never do it again. I had the same issues with folks getting sick, and usually had them swim to ease the queeze. I would be really concerned about getting whacked by a drunken boater while anchoring in the play pen all night. Perhaps you could rent a buoy mooring in one of the many marina's over there. I also know that the newest marina, the name escapes me right now, is still nearly empty, as is Hammond, so I wouldn't rule out getting a slip.

    Where are you in Michigan City? We are on the 200 dock, stop by and say hi sometime!
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  3. 08-15-2012, 10:34 PM #3
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    The new harbor is the 31st St Harbor. A nice new harbor, built around a very very bad area.

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  4. 08-15-2012, 10:44 PM #4
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    It's all a matter of perspective. Some would call the area the "DisneyLand of Death"
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  5. 08-15-2012, 10:46 PM #5
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    I am planning on heading over as well from New Buffalo on either Friday night or Saturday morning. The weather forecast isn't looking great for Friday on the lake, I am hoping that Saturday calms down enough to enjoy the day. I have a slip in Burnham.
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  6. 08-16-2012, 07:06 AM #6
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    IMHO, the Dusable Harbor is the best. Walking distance to Navy Pier and the museum campus.. Very clean bathrooms, good stuff....
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    Re: Chicago air show trip.

    So what did you end up doing?
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  8. 08-21-2012, 11:21 PM #8
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    Ended up not going. Next year I'll plan earlier. Still curious where to drop someone off in chicago? Years ago I believe I dropped a couple off at grant park after one of them became ill. They took the train back. Another time I dropped someone off down river not sure where but security wasn't happy with me ;-(

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