A sailing first for the world class cruising waters of Lake Michigan, presented by “Unsalted Sailing”.
The Unsalted Sailing Flotilla 2011 will offer newbie sailors as well as experienced hands a seven day sailing collaboration that begins Saturday, August 27th with a kick off reception and finishes Sunday, September 4th. A five day sailing option is also available. Weather dependent, the flotilla will sail waters of Grand Traverse and Little Traverse Bays, with the promise of showing even local sailors some sweet sailing spots they might not have experienced.
“The sailing fraternity is one big family,” noted Dave Conrad of Bay Breeze Yacht Charters. “And the flotilla is one of the best ways we know of to blend local sailors with sail enthusiasts from out of the area. Everyone’s invited, so the chemistry is bound to be good.”
He pointed out that Northern Michigan offers sailors some of the best cruising areas in North America. “We want to show off our area, as well as turn a lot of people onto sailing.”
The week-long event is being hosted and sponsored by BBYC , Snoloha, and Leelanau Wine Cellars.
Over the course of the cruise, American Sailing Association (ASA) classes will also be offered. Courses will fit all skill levels, from beginners to experienced sailors.
Unsalted Sailing Flotilla details are available at www.unsaltedsailing.com, as well as BBYC and Snoloha websites. Special merchandise designed for the flotilla is also available on the Snoloha website.
