Our most recent adventure in the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, consisted of sailing with three Katies (plus me, Cindy, made four) and their partners. For those who don’t know, a “Katie” is an individual who works at St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s), or is a current for former student of the same.

Six of the eight of us boarded Chat Eau, a 2010 Lagoon 380 catamaran, Thursday night. We chartered Chat Eau from Superior Charters, Bayfield, Wisconsin. (This was the second time Michael and I had sailed Chat Eau. We sailed in September 2015 with two fabulous women.) The other two crew members were scheduled to join us the next morning.

2010 Lagoon 380 “Chat Eau”

Toward the end of our first happy hour on the boat, it was clear that more hard liquor was required. We texted Greg and Claire (the two set to join us Friday morning), asking if they could bring a big bottle of rum with them. They informed us that the liquor stores were already closed. We were therefore quite surprised when they arrived at 8:00 a.m. with a bottle of rum. Apparently it is possible to purchase rum at 7:15 a.m. in Wisconsin. Remember that. Continue reading →