Lake Calhoun is the biggest lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities. The lake has an area of 401 acres (1.62 km2) and a maximum depth of 87 feet (27 m). It is also home for Keelboat Sailing lessons, hosting the Calhoun Yacht Club and the Calhoun Sailing School. The lake is popular for sailing races, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
2009 APOSTLE ISLANDS CRUISE INVITATION FROM TWIN CITIES SAILING AND LAKE HARRIET YACHT CLUBS
Would you like to join our amazing fun-times cruise? You are invited.
Each year Twin Cities Sailing Club of Lake Harriet, Minneapolis organizes a trip in the Apostle Islands near Bayfield, WI. This year the Apostle trip will take place Thursday, Sept 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 (drive up on Thurs, back on Sun) and we 6 boats reserved (32 to 35') with room for 38 people total (6 skippers, 32crew). Each boat holds about 6 people.
This year some of the skippers of the boats will be TCSC members, some will be from the Lake Harriet Yacht Club. See selected trip photos below. Cost will be ~$265. Food and beverage are covered by crew of each boat. Hiking, lighthouse touring, and bonfires on the beach are also part of the fun. A $125 deposit (non-refundable) is also required, and is due by August 14.
Here is the itinerary:
THURSDAY, Sept 24Afternoon--carpool up to Bayfield (approx 4 hr trip)
Evening--group dinner at marina restaurant. (out-of-pocket expense)
Night--sleep aboard boats in Superior Charter's marina
FRIDAY, SEPT 25Morning--set sail from Port Superior marina (near Bayfield).
Evening--sleep aboard boats at anchor near island, bonfire possible
SATURDAY, SEPT 26Sail all day
Evening--sleep aboard boats while at anchor near one of the islands
SUNDAY, SEPT 27Afternoon--return boats to Port Superior marina by 3pm.
Afternoon--unload cargo, clean boats 3 to 4pm.
Late afternoon--drive home to Mpls.
Cost will be ~$265. Food and beverage are covered by crew of each boat. Hiking, lighthouse touring, and bonfires on the beach are also part of the fun. A $125 deposit (non-refundable) is also required, and is due by August 14. Send check and registration to:
Twin Cities Sailing Club, 2751 Hennepin Ave S #33, Minneapolis MN 55408
We need a confirmation tally in order to make further cruise arrangements:
WHAT WE NEED ASAP
Email confirmation/status to skipper.johnb@gmail.com
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