Five Day Flotilla Vacations for the Family, Group, Friends and Individuals

Northern Breezes and Superior Charters are pleased to offer a new way to share the fun of cruising with fellow sailors on Lake Superior, the Cruising Flotilla. Are you an experienced bareboat skipper? Then set sail on a custom yacht of your choosing from Superior Charters. You will be accompanied by a lead boat with a professional captain, technician and host from Northern Breezes. The lead boat will act as your event organizer, guide and support team.

Are you new to sailing or lacking a full crew? Join the crew of the lead boat or another boat captained by a U.S. Coast Guard Captain. This five day adventure will include a fun mix of organized and informal activities including skipper briefings each morning, dining aboard and dining onshore. Explore the wilderness beauty of Lake Superior’s pristine beaches, unique communities and remote harbors. Enjoy a night sail!

NORTH SHORE FLOTILLAS

Join a flotilla of sailboats that will explore the shoreline and quaint towns of the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Lake Superior is known as the Caribbean of the North. An “inland sea” it possesses the pristine Apostle Islands, carved boulder shorelines, rugged high cliffs, forest lands indigenous to Native Americans, expansive sand beaches, shipwrecks, sea caves and quaint historic towns. Sailing aboard 35 to 40 foot sailboats, you will depart from Pikes Bay, Bayfield, Wisconsin and pass through the western edge of the Apostle Islands. Your voyage will follow the southern shoreline to Cornucopia, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota. You’ll then follow the north shore to Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais, Minnesota before returning to Bayfield across the lake.

Itinerary (Somewhat Weather Dependent):

Depart Bayfield, Wisconsin and sail through the western edge of the Apostle Islands. Beautiful uninhabited islands with sea caves and pure sand beaches, it is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Cornucopia
The first night will be spent in Cornucopia on Siskiwit Bay. A quaint
village considered the western Gateway to the Apostle Islands it has pure sand beaches, a small marina, historical fishing boats marooned on shore, quaint shops and a fine restaurant to visit.

Duluth
Following the shoreline we will arrive in Duluth. A major international
shipping port, we will see barges and sea cargo vessels arriving and departing from the harbor. We will overnight and explore most of the harbor as we proceed west to the western end of Lake Superior.

Two Harbors
Lake Superior possesses more lighthouses than any other coastline in the United States. A small fishing village, Two Harbors is known for the Split Rock Lighthouse, which is on the registry of historical landmarks. We will overnight in Two Harbors’ marina.

Silver Bay
Silver Bay was explored for its mineral wealth and land was purchased to begin mining copper and iron ore. A small town was established which eventually grew into the Reserve Mining Company or 3M. A new marina has been opened within the last two years where we will dock for the night.

Grand Marais
The northernmost village we will visit south of the Canadian Border, Grand Marais is the gateway to the Gun Flint Trail. An artist community lives here. The downtown features a Ben Franklin Dime Store (well worth exploring), an historical hotel overlooking the lake, many small shops and excellent restaurants including “The Angry Trout”. Downtown is within walking distance of the marina.

Our last day will have us crossing Lake Superior to return to the Apostle Islands and our homeport of Bayfield at night.

Boats:
A 38' Cruising Catamaran, Calico, and 5-6 monohulls ranging in size from 36 to 40 feet. Those owning their own boats may join the Flotilla for a fee. To register or for further information contact Northern Breezes or Superior Charters:

Northern Breezes Sailing School, 3949 Winnetka Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Phone: 763-542-9707 Fax: 763-542-8998 Email: thom@sailingbreezes.com
www.sailingbreezes.com www.northernbreezesschool.com

Superior Charters, 344475 Port Superior Road, Bayfield, WI 54814
Phone: 800-772-5124 Fax: 715-779-3014 Email: Cindy@SuperiorCharters.com
www.SuperiorCharters.com

Flotilla Location:
Apostle Islands, Lake Superior

Flotillas start at Pikes Bay and Port Superior Marinas on Pikes Bay, just south of Bayfield, Wisconsin.

2008 Season Schedule:

July 16 - 21 - Western Lake Superior

Aug 20 - 24 - Isle Royale

Sept 17 - 21 - Isle Royale

Prerequisites for Flotilla:

Bareboat Charter Certification if skippering a Charter Boat

Adventurous Spirit with a Fun Quotient for individuals, couples or families aboard skippered boats!

Food:
Provided on Northern Breezes and Superior Charters boats with Captains aboard. Meals provided include all breakfasts, lunches and dinners EXCEPT two ashore breakfasts, two ashore lunches and two ashore dinners which are the responsibility of the participants. Food may be arranged for bareboat yachts.

Costs:
$995 / person on Captained Yachts
$1,895 / couple on Captained Yachts
$400 / in addition to bareboat charter fee

Northern Breezes Sailing School 3949 Winnetka Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN  55427 Call For Free Brochure (763) 542-9707

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