Five family members and three generations of the Hansmann family completed the 108th Race to Mackinac this summer. When it came time to name his newest […]
Boating part of the “Bloodline” for Elmhurst’s Hansmann family
Cruising Guide to the Apostle Islands
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers visitors the chance to explore sea caves, tour lighthouses, hike, camp and cruise around 21 islands in the northern portion […]
Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands
(published September 2014) The Apostle Islands on the southwest side of Lake Superior offer 21 beautiful, uninhabited islands, stunning sea caves, seven lighthouses, beautiful island bays, […]
Night Crossing
Lake Michigan’s often unpredictable weather makes for an adventurous passage (published July 2014) It was time to move on. The major and violent front had passed […]
My First Sea Story
An educational voyage on Lake Superior creates lasting memories (published May 2014) “Now Mother Nature’s just being bitchy,” I joked as the rain changed to sleet […]
Small Boat, Big Lake
When two brothers venture out on Lake Michigan, the destination doesn’t really matter (published July 2013) “Make sure you’re back by next Thursday at 6:30 for […]
Chippewa Harbor, Isle Royale National Park, MI
48° 02’ 68” N, 88° 65’ 92” W (published September 2012) Many sailors dream of voyages to tropical shores and swaying palms, but Great Lakes boaters […]