Bayfield, Wisconsin

Windigo - 50’ Jeanneau Sailboat

3 Cabins | Sleeps 8 | 2009

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

Travelers

2

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of sailing on the Windigo, a 50-foot Jeanneau sailboat equipped for adventure. With spacious accommodations for eight, modern navigation tools, and a fully stocked galley, this charter promises unforgettable moments on the water. Embrace the freedom of the open sea and create lasting memories with your crew.

Windigo - 50’ Jeanneau Sailboat

About

Year: 2009
Length: 49'-5"
Beam: 14'-9"
Draft: 5'-7"

Accomodations

Berths: 8
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2

Galley

Icebox / Fridge: Refrigerator – Top Load – 6.1 cu ft / Freezer Top Load – 2.3 cu ft
Microwave: No
Stove: 3 Burner Propane
Oven: Yes
BBQ Grill: LP Gas

Rig, Sails & Deck

Rig: Sloop
Mainsail: Furling
Headsail: Furling
Bimini: Yes
Dodger: Yes

Electronics

Depth Sounder: Yes
Knotmeter: Yes
Navigation: GPS/Radar Plotter
Autopilot: Yes
Stereo: Stereo CD, iPod Ready
Television: Yes
Inverter: No
Charging capabilities away from dock: 12V Outlets in each cabin and at Nav Station

Mechanical

Water Tank: 162 Gallons
Fuel Tank: 63 Gallons
Holding Tank: 2 x 22 Gallons
Heater: Independent
Generator: No
Windlass: Electric

Equipped With

Required Coast Guard safety gear
Engine fuel
Stove and BBQ grill (with gear & fuel)
Refrigerator
Complimentary consumable kit that includes paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, a sponge, matches/lighter stick and marine toilet paper.
Depth Sounder
GPS and Radar Navigation with Autopilot
Stereo

Boats are not equipped with bed linens, towels or food seasonings.

Complimentary boarding is available any time after 6:00 p.m. the night before your charter begins.

Bareboat Charter Requirements

To ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable bareboat charter experience, we want to be sure that you and your crew are knowledgeable in handling the yacht you have chosen. We ask that you complete and submit our Boating Resume to help us determine your sailing skill level.

To be a qualified skipper, we are looking for you to meet the following criteria:

Recent charter experience aboard a vessel of similar size/type
Or ownership of a vessel of similar size and type
And/or completion of a qualified charter certification program

What to Bring (Packed in soft luggage, no rigid luggage)

Sleeping bags, pillows, towels
Warm clothing, rain gear, chapstick, insect repellant
Sunscreen, bathing suit, sunglasses,
Deck appropriate footwear (non-marking soled shoes), sweater or jacket, motion sickness pills, pain reliever small flashlight and camera.
Food, seasoning, drinking water, dishcloth and dish towels.

Do Not Bring:

Pets
Coolers: only soft-sided coolers are allowed onboard while sailing.
Tents: camping on the islands while chartering is not allowed.
Kayaks: not allowed on any of our boats and are not allowed to be towed behind the boats.
Smoking is not allowed

Adventure Tips

Skipper Certification Required

Ensure you meet the bareboat charter prerequisites by submitting your boating resume or certification before booking.

Pack Soft Luggage Only

Bring gear in soft bags as rigid luggage is not allowed onboard the Windigo.

Bring Sufficient Food and Water

The galley is well-equipped, but food, seasoning, and drinking water must be supplied by guests.

Use Non-Marking Deck Shoes

Wear proper footwear onboard to protect the deck and ensure stability while sailing.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bald eagles soaring over the lake
Freshwater lake trout visible in clear waters

History

Bayfield’s maritime heritage dates back to the 19th century as a key shipping and fishing port on Lake Superior.

Conservation

Superior Charters emphasizes responsible boating practices to protect Lake Superior’s fragile ecosystems, including waste management and wildlife awareness.

Sailing the Windigo with Superior Charters in Bayfield

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