Welcome Lake Charlevoix Sailing Charters (www.cxsail.com/)- Located on Lake Charlevoix, East Jordon, Michigan. This captain enjoys Northern Michigan and loves to sail.

I just spoke with Captain Rhett Lloyd, and he noted he has new sails and rigging on order for the 2011 season. His Catalina 30 is ideal for Lake Charlevoix for day or weekly bareboat charters. He also provides captained day sail charters. Captain Rhett can provide a trip route with great places to see and to set anchor. You can travel out to Lake Michigan and reach Manitou Island, Petoskey, and Traverse City twin bays.

If you have not sailed blue water, Lake Charlevoix is totally awesome blue water sailing. The green, teal, and blues are majestic.

Sail in-land from East Jordon to Boyne City for lunch and dinner and shopping, and then head 17 miles Northwest to Charlevoix and shop some more and dine at some very nice restaurants.

See you on the water.

Welcome GT Sailing (www.gtsailing.com)- Located on Lake Macatawa, Holland Michigan, they will provide you a great experience. Captain Kim offers two older 36+ foot sailboats that are so well maintained that you will have to see them to believe them. They have modern upgrades making your experience safe and enjoyable.

Captain Kim offers captained day sails, bareboat charters, and ASA sailing certification.

Lake Macatawa is a great location because you sail Lake Michigan seven miles south to Saugatuck and go shopping or you can head North to Port Sheldon and Grand Haven. Port Sheldon cove offers a quiet environment and Grand Haven offers shopping and many eateries and festivals.

Welcome Nancy Anne Sailing Charters (www.nancyannesailingcharters.com)- Located on Lake Macatawa, Holland Michigan, at Yacht Basin Marina. This retired captain loves to sail and spends over 80 days on the water each summer.

I just spoke with Captain Pat, and he is thrilled about this new year. His new 33 Alerion Express 33 is 5 feet bigger than his older model Alerion. He takes his sailboat out for captained sailing charters on Lake Macatawa for three charters per day. He loves to tailor the event just for you so make sure you express your opinions on what kind of sailing adventure you are interested in having. Captain Pat has facilitated more than one wedding on the boat.

This spry fellow also races every Wednesday night with the Bay Shore Yacht Club Racing organization. I have competed against him and I know all of Captain Pat's guests will have a great time and learn a lot. He is also a published book author and many sailing articles.

This new Alerion sailboat is as beautiful as they come. She has a low water line so you feel real close to the water, and her layout is so sleek you will feel the speed.

Captain Pat offers three captained three day sails per day, and longer trips can be scheduled in advance.

Lake Macatawa is a great location because you sail Lake Macatawa when the big lake is too rough or Lake Michigan when the winds are fair.

Welcome Modern Geographic Sailing Expeditions

Welcome Modern Geographic - Caribbean Sailing Expeditions (www.moderngeographic.com) - where they offer customized captained sailing expeditions covering five regions of the Caribbean including open-sea crossings, coastal cruisings, beautiful anchorages, and vibrant diversions.

We personally met Paul from Modern Geographic at the Chicago Strictly Sailboat show and found his sailing expedition program unique and exciting.

Be sure to vote for Paul and crew after participating on his charter.