Lake City Sailing

05/24/2024

The Flower Moonrise over the bluffs of Lake Pepin was spectacular last night!

05/10/2024

Lot's of activity in Lake City this weekend with the Governor's Fishing Opener! I'll be kicking off the 2024 sailing season starting May 21st! Hope to see you soon! ⛵️

04/29/2024

Always a great day when the boat goes back in the water and I'm that much closer to another fantastic year of sailing with new and old friends! I can't wait! See you all soon!!! ⛵️😎

04/22/2024

My first time flying my uncle's plane. Got a little exciting when we flew in the Idaho Snake River Canyon updrafts! Whoo hoo! Mom was not happy when we touched down!🤣

03/05/2024

Today at the lake. Lake City Marina

01/23/2024

Stay safe out there!

12/22/2023

I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and wonderful New Year as we set sail to 2024! May you stay healthy, and have a wonderful winter! The days are getting longer again! Whoo Hoo!

10/02/2023

What a beautiful way to end the sailing season! Gorgeous evening anchored on Lake Pepin! Spending the night on the water is my favorite. ⛵️

08/31/2023

Blue Supermoon 2023 over Lake Pepin. More red than blue tonight courtesy of Canadian forest fires.

08/29/2023

Had a great sunset cruise with a new sailor at the helm. Thank you Lee for sending this pic. Hope to see you, Leah and Michael again soon!

08/15/2023

Had a super fun day last Saturday sailing with a wonderful group of ladies! Here's a fantastic action shot from their adventure that captures the excitement of sailing in great conditions! Thank you Ann for sending this pic to me! Some of the best sailing of the season is still ahead! ⛵️😎

07/21/2023

58 trips around the sun and still going. Decided to spend this beautiful night anchored out on the lake. Sometimes it’s nice to have some time alone
to reflect on this thing called "life". I’ll let you know if I have any major epiphanies. 😉 See y’all on the flip flop.

Update: My epiphany from my night at anchor is that after 58 yrs, traveling around the sun for 33.872 billion miles at 660,000 mph, I feel pretty good about things, all considered. Life is short, cut yourself some slack occasionally, and enjoy the ride.

07/18/2023

Have a special day coming up? Maybe surprise them with a sailing adventure! ⛵️

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07/03/2023

Thank you Bridget! Have a great summer! ⛵️

06/13/2023

Celebrating dad's 40th birthday sailing on Lake Pepin! Happy Birthday David!

05/16/2023

Launch Day! Sailing is finally happening! 2023 Season starts Memorial weekend. Looking forward to sailing with you! ⛵️😎

05/06/2023

Very sorry to see Pearl of the Lake leaving our beautiful community! It was always such a treat to see her paddling around the lake. Hope she finds her new home in Florida just as wonderful!

Sunset, Goat Island Adventure, Private Charters, and much more!

04/27/2023

So this happened today! Congratulations Kirsten!

After 235 days alone at sea, South African Kirsten Neuschafer sailed to victory on Thursday in the 2022 Golden Globe nonstop, round-the-world race, crossing the finish line a day ahead of her closest rival.

Not only was she the first woman to win the Golden Globe race, she did it on her sailboat named Minnehaha!

04/26/2023

Hopefully the worst is over!

03/21/2023

Nobody:

Me: What I think I look like sailing on Lake Pepin.

Spring is coming; I just know it!

02/21/2023

Picture yourself behind this wheel, this summer! Don't miss out on a great sailing adventure on Lake Pepin. Never too early to start planning. Looking forward to sailing with you!

12/29/2022

After last weeks weather, today's warmer temps have me thinking about summer views like this on Lake Pepin. Looking forward to seeing everyone next year! Happy New Years to all!

12/22/2022

A Sailing Carol - I Wrote this 12 years ago. Happy Holidays To All!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat,
not a sailor was stirring not even a goat.
The foulies were hung in the wet locker with care,
In the hopes that sleep soon would be there.
The sailors were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of spiced rum danced in their heads.
And the skipper in her watch cap, and I in mine too,
Had just settled our brains for a long anchor’s snooze.
When out on the water there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the berth to see what was the matter.
Away to the portlight I flew like a flash,
Tore open the blinds and threw up the hatch.
The lightning on the breast of the now raging sea
gave a feeling of impending doom to me.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a spot light shinning on us from a near.
With the little skipper, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment we would need to think quick.
More rapid than eagles we flew about,
And we ran and screamed and began to shout.
“Now Dang it! Now, Darn it! Now, Curses and all!
Come on! What the blazes! On with it! Gall.
To the top of the deck! To the top we did go,
Now dash it all! Dash it! Dash it all now.
As the sea w**d before the wild squalls fly,
When they meet with a sailboat, mount to the sky.
So back to the bridge deck we flew,
With visions of anchors dragging too.
And then, in a flash, I heard a kaboom
The lightning had struck and the rain came down soon.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
I saw the wind coming and returned with a bound.
I was back in my foulies from my head to my foot,
And was covered with rain and mud that looked like soot.
A bundle of lines I had flung on my back.
And looked like a peddler, just opening my pack.
My eyes-how they twinkled! My dimples how scary!
My cheeks were like roses, my nose like a cherry!
My demeanor had changed,
I now looked deranged.
The stump of a pipe held tight in my teeth,
And the smoke it encircled my head like a wreath.
I had on a grim face and a look in my eye,
And I shook when I thought we’re all gonna die.
I was frightened for sure, and was not a jolly old elf,
And now I can laugh when I look back at myself.
But at the time it sure wasn’t funny,
And I wished for days that were sunny.
We spoke not a word, but went straight to our work,
And checked all our rigging, then gave the anchor a jerk.
And laying a finger aside of my nose,
And giving a nod, down to the saloon we did goes!
We flopped to our berths, and with a sigh for a whistle,
And away our cares flew like the down of a thistle.
But all heard us exclaim, ‘ere we drove out our fright,
“Happy Sailing to all, and to all a good-night!”

12/04/2022

First ice of the year. When’s ice out?

11/26/2022

Sailing 101; lesson #1.

10/31/2022

Talk about smooth as glass! Loving this fall weather!

10/18/2022

What an amazing sailing season! Thank you to all my old and new friends that came sailing with me this summer! I hope everyone has a fantastic, and/or short, winter. Can't wait to sail with you again in 2023! Happy sailing! ⛵️😎

09/06/2022

Had a beautiful sunset sail Saturday! Thanks to Nancy and crew for sharing this amazing photo. Fall sailing has some of the best weather and spectacular views of the year.

08/16/2022

Anchored in Bogus Bay. What a sky this evening!

08/04/2022

Had a great time sailing with these ladies yesterday. They come sailing with me every year. Thanks for sending the pics Nancy!