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Charter Options
By Cynthia Barnes — Spring
2004
While sailboats abound on Lake Michigan, powerboat charter
options are limited. “I keep my ears to the ground,” says
Doug Tate, owner of Chicagoland Bareboat &
Crewed Charters (800-767-8760, www.cbcyachtcharters.com).
“Every other summer or so, there’s a boat or two.” He
can tell you the latest from his office near Chicago, or try Linda Owen
at Port O’Call Yacht Charters
(800-742-9919, www.port-o-call.com)
in Kansas City, Missouri. She’s a reputable broker who’s also
got her sites trained on Midwest opportunities; at presstime, she was
watching a 72-foot Ferretti, a 65-foot Viking, and a classic 60-foot Chris-Craft
on Lake Michigan.
If you’re up for a cruise across Lake Michigan
on your way to Fish Creek, contact Bay Breeze
Yacht Charters in Traverse City, Michigan (877-941-0535, www.bbyc.com).
The company has a bareboat Nordic Tug 32 called Red Griffon. The rate
is $3,610 per week, with additional charges if you want a skipper. On
the way back, if you visit in early July, you can check out Traverse City’s
National Cherry Festival (www.cherryfestival.org)
and reward your fine seamanship with a slice of homemade pie.
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