Kyle,
I just did a little Google Earth view of your sailing venue, I've only seen it from 35,000 feet when flying to Detroit. You really have the best of both worlds with the inland lake and ready access to the bigger water (and the bigger water being drinkable fresh water). It looks like there are a few options for marinas in the bay, which one are you at? They all look pretty nice from space.
Looks like a great place to sail!
Mike
C227
p.s. let me rummage around for a counter-clockwise chock, I'll let you know if I find one.