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Wilderness Cruising Lake Superior's Isle Royale
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Isle Royale represents the ultimate in wilderness cruising. Join Niels Jensen as he explores its wondrous anchorages, hiking, fishing, and wildlife.
Updated for 2024 - This is a presentation about the deep fjords, rocky reefs, hurricane holes, spectacular scenery, unusual wildlife, and pristine forests of the Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior. The 45-mile long island group is located next to the Canadian border, and it is a desired cruising destination by many Great Lakes boaters. This lively presentation includes sailing directions, weather consideration, must-see anchorages, wilderness sailing preparedness, and safety recommendation.
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Meet The Instructor
Niels Jensen
Niels Jensen, originally from Denmark, is a past Commodore of the Great Lakes Cruising Club, past president of the Great Lakes Foundation as well, plus is GLCC Port Captain for Stockton Island on Lake Superior. His home cruising waters are western Lake Superior.
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Isle Royale represents the ultimate in wilderness cruising. Join Niels Jensen as he explores its wondrous anchorages, hiking, fishing, and wildlife.
Learn what anchoring strategies are best to minimize each other’s stress, to maximize restful sleeps on the hook and to stay safe throughout the anchoring process. Discussions will include; choosing the right anchorage, selection and safe use of ground tackle and related equipment, and in particular, crew communication while anchoring. Those new to anchoring will pick up a good foundation of knowledge and those experienced at anchoring are sure to learn a few new things to make anchoring easier and safer through the illustrative slides.