The last time Michael and I sailed alone together was on a 23’ Hunter on the St. Croix River in 2015. Since then, we’ve been sailing with groups as crew or as captain (Michael) and admiral (me). We love sailing with others, but we were nearing the end of the 2018 sailing season with no further sailing plans. (Recall that we do not own a boat at this time.) I suggested that the two of us sail for a weekend on the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior.

Michael & Cindy with 2014 “Bliss” 34′ Jeanneau Sailboat

If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that Michael and I have nearly identical sailing experience and training. Early on, we agreed that he would take the role of captain so that we could charter bigger and bigger boats. Having done that for the past three years (and achieving our goal of chartering the types of boats we want to sail in the places we want to go), we agreed that it was my turn. Continue reading →