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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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