Need a ride on the Great Lakes? Check Out These Crew Opportunities
Wind Dancer reaching to the horizon (Photo by K. Walters) I was recently contacted by a reader requesting recommendations for crewing opportunities on the Great Lakes for the upcoming season. Since I'm sure she isn't the only one looking to catch a ride on OPB's (other people's boats) here in the Great Lakes, I thought I'd share my recommendations in this blog post. My first recommendation for those with a hunger for adventure is to check the crew opportunities for the Chicago to Mackinac race . You've probably heard of the race. Maybe some of you have even sailed in a Mac race. But for those who haven't, I know first hand that there are plenty of opportunities for both crew and media (writer/photographer) ride alongs. Obviously your chances of scoring a crew position on one of the boats is greatly increased if you have race experience, but some captains/boats are willing to coach newbies an...