Author: Rob Weller

It was our first winter on the lake. After years of dreaming, our family finally made the move in December 1984. Among the most excited about our relocation was my father-in-law, John “Pep” Kelch.Pep was in his element at the lake. In summer, he was always fishing, swimming, or sailing. But it was winter when…

While going through my wife’s old scrapbook, I came across newspaper clippings that brought back an incredible story from long ago. It was shared with me by my father-in-law, John Kelch, and I believe it deserves to be retold. Before I begin the story, I’d like to provide some context that you’ll need to understand…

Twenty years ago, on a calm summer day, something extraordinary happened that I feel compelled to finally share. It started with an ordinary afternoon on my front deck, overlooking Lake St. Clair, when my friend spotted something unusual in the distance. Little did we know, what we saw through that telescope would set off a chain of events that changed everything—something I still think about to this day….. MORE…

This story recounts an adventurous and unexpected sailing trip shared between me and my father-in-law, Pep, where a series of surprising events on the water lead to a memorable experience…. MORE….