The Y-Flyers and 505's are also a big fleet for Great lake sailing. The
Y-Flyers are scows and so quite different than a Tuna, but I expect that
you can find one inexpensively and have a boatload of fun.
Cheers!
Charlie
On 1/7/12 2:58 AM, Jan Grygier wrote:
> Hi Rande,
> Thanks for asking! I have sailed extensively on Lake Ontario and Erie,
> but Superior is... the name says it all. Bigger waves, more wind, fewer
> boats and clubs/marinas. A Santana 22 can handle a lot, so I think if
> you started out staying close to your home club you'd be fine, and
> getting her there won't be much of a pain with a standard road-ready
> trailer (Carlos rides like a dream behind our minivan).
>> I suggest contacting the officers of a couple of yacht clubs in the area
> (OK, so maybe there's only one...). If they don't know Tunas, they may
> know Sharks which are pretty close to an East coast equivalent (I crewed
> and helmed Sharks for 20 years before moving to California). And from
> their website http://www.marquetteyachtclub.org I see that Marquette YC
> has a fleet of Pearson Ensigns which are also small boats, though with a
> fuller keel (and that the sailing season is basically Memorial Day
> through late September).
>> Good luck, and let us know how you make out!
>> Jan Grygier
> Carlos, Hull #320
>> On 1/7/2012 9:37 AM, Rande Peterson wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>>> I am contemplating a move to Marquette Michigan for a year and a half
>> work assignment. I currently live in Utah and sail on the Great Salt
>> Lake. The winds here are most of the time very light (much less than
>> 10 knots). I am very new to sailing. I only have a handful of seasons
>> under my belt. In any case, I was wondering if any of you have any
>> advise about sailing on Lake Superior. I am thinking of what pros and
>> cons there are. I am wondering how long the sailing season is up
>> there. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>>>> Rande
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