Northern Breezes Boat Club
Note: As of 2017, we do NOT have a boat club on Lake Minnetonka.
Hassle Free Sailing on Lake Minnetonka
Reservations Link
Apostle Islands Boats for Charter
Lake Minnetonka Boats for Charter
Northern
Breezes and Shorewood Yacht Club bring you a first
class opportunity to sail on beautiful Lake Minnetonka just
minutes from Excelsior on the main lake. The boat
club offers you affordable, hassle-free sailing without
maintenance, insurance, ownership or slip fees. Just
reserve a boat using our online reservation system and go sailing!
The Shorewood Yacht Club facilities offer a
beautiful club house with full amenities including
barbecue picnic options,
a fireplace for chilly evenings, full kitchen, bath
and shower facilities. Shorewood is a quiet secluded marina
with the best all-weather protection on Lake
Minnetonka. Full Use boat club memberships include
limited membership in the Shorewood Yacht Club. You will be invited to
participate in social, cruising and club racing
events.
Our Basic Keelboat Club fleet:
# |
LOA |
Model |
Location |
2
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23'
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Ensign
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SYC
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1
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26'
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Pearson
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SYC
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Our Lake Minnetonka Basic Keelboat Club fleet consists of a Pearson
26 with head and an outboard; and, two 23 foot Ensign
day sailors, with a third Ensign in
reserve. The Ensigns are the same boats that we use
for our Basic Keelboat classes. They have huge
cockpits and have been rigged for easy sailing. The Pearson 26 is also a very easy boat to
sail and has a roomy interior for younger
children and a private head. Our boats are very well
maintained.
Our Cruising Boat Club fleet:
# |
LOA |
Model |
Location |
1 |
28' |
O'Day |
SYC |
1 |
27' |
Pearson |
SYC |
2
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23'
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Ensign
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SYC
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1
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26'
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Pearson
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SYC
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Our Lake Minnetonka Cruising Boat Club fleet consists of an O'Day 28
with wheel steering, head and inboard engine; a
Pearson 27 with wheel steering, head and inboard
engine. Our boats are very well
maintained.
The Pearson 27 and O'Day 28 are available to all
Cruising Boat Club members who have a Basic Coastal
Cruising (ASA 103) certification or higher. A check
ride is required before using these boats.
Our new Pearson 27 sailboat now available to Northern Breezes
Cruising Boat Club members! |
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Our Apostle Islands Boat fleet:
# |
LOA |
Model |
Location |
2 |
34' |
Hunter |
Apostle Islands |
1 |
36' |
Islander |
Apostle Islands |
In addition, our boats in the
Apostle Islands are available at a special
discount to our Full- and Six-Use boat club
members who are Northern Breezes' graduates or have ASA 104 certification
or who have qualified through experience and a check ride.
Full-Use boat club
members receive a 20% discount while Six-Use boat club
members receive a 15% discount towards charter fees on
our Apostle Islands
boats. All Northern Breezes' graduates receive a 10%
discount. Discounts cannot be combined. Pike's Bay Marina, our Apostle Islands Location.
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Full -Use members receive a 20% discount off
charter fees while Six-Use members receive a
15% discount off
charter fees on our 34-36 foot yachts on Lake
Superior and our yachts on Lake
Michigan. Call for details.
Full Membership
- Basic Keelboat Club.
This is the most popular membership. It is capped at twenty-five
(25) uses! It
includes limited membership in the Shorewood Yacht Club. $1,995 plus tax.
Six Use Membership
- Basic Keelboat Club. This limited
membership fits busy
folks who want to get out on the water but do not
need a full membership. This membership level
does not include membership in the Shorewood
Yacht Club. $1,295 plus tax.
Three Use Membership
- Basic Keelboat Club.
This very limited membership fits folks who want to
sail a few times but their schedules preclude a more
active membership. This membership level does not
include membership in the Shorewood Yacht Club.
$695 plus tax.
Full Membership - Cruising Boat Club.
This is the most popular
membership. Full membership is defined as
twenty-five uses (25). This includes limited membership in the Shorewood
Yacht Club. $2,995 plus tax.
Six Use Membership
- Cruising Boat Club. This limited
membership fits busy
folks who want to get out on the water but do not
need a full membership. This membership level
does not include membership in the Shorewood
Yacht Club. $1,895 plus tax.
Three Use Membership
- Cruising Boat Club. This
limited membership fits folks who want to sail a few
times but their schedules preclude a more active
membership. This membership level does not include
membership in the Shorewood Yacht Club.
$1,195 plus tax.
Quality and comfort aboard well maintained
boats in a friendly environment is our mission for
your experience at all of our sailing boat club
sites. We encourage usage of our email feedback
form, a quick text or even a call to assist us with
maintaining the highest standards.
What we want from you:
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Be a graduate of Northern Breezes Sailing School's ASA Basic Keelboat
course, or . . .
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An equivalent course (preferably ASA Basic Keelboat) on the right size
boats, or . .
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Equivalent current experience based on previous ownership, etc.
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A check-ride may be required. $95 Minimum.
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For the Pearson 27 and O'Day 28:
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Be a graduate of Northern Breezes Sailing School's Basic
Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) course, or . . .
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An equivalent course (preferably ASA
103) on the right sized
boats, or . .
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Equivalent and current experience
based on previous ownership, etc.
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A check-ride is required.
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For the Apostle Islands Boats:
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Be a graduate of Northern Breezes Sailing School's Bareboat Chartering
(ASA 104) course.
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An equivalent course (preferably ASA
104) on the right sized
boats, or . . .
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Equivalent and current experience.
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A check-ride may be required. $200 Minimum.
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Full use boat club members receive a 20% discount off quoted
prices based on season.
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Six use boat club members receive a 15% discount off quoted
prices based on season.
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All Northern Breezes' graduates receive a 10% discount off quoted
prices based on season. Discounts can not be combined.
More details about,
"How it works":
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A use is defined as a time window. We use three time windows: 0800 - 1130;
1200 - 1600; 1630 - 30 minutes before Sunset. Does not apply to
Apostle Islands Boats.
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Reservations for uses are done through our web site. We provide you with a
login name and password. You can make reservations up to two weeks in
advance. You will receive an email confirmation of your reservation which is
also sent to the office. You will notice that the Ensigns are reserved by
Northern Breezes Sailing School for class times. We cancel school
reservations if classes are not viable ten days before the first class
session. View availability of Apostle Islands boats on web, make
reservations by phone or email. If you don't see what you want call!
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We provide all boat club members a booklet with detailed checklists and
instructions on how to operate each of the boats and in particular the
outboard engines. If all else fails, we provide a couple of phone numbers to
call.
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We hold a facility and boat indoctrination for all members each spring and
for each member who signs up for an annual membership during the season.
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Please tell us
anything which is wrong with a boat, dock or the facility. This helps us
keep your experience happy and pleasant!
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At the Full membership level, you have limited access to the Clubhouse
facilities and grounds. You will receive mailings and e-mail regarding
Shorewood Yacht Club social events and club racing events. Don't let the
word "racing" inhibit your participation. There is a massive difference
between a Championship Golf Course experience and a friendly Club experience
for example. At the sailing level, this is a friendly "Club" experience.
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At the six use and three use boat club levels, your access to the Clubhouse
facilities and grounds is limited to the restrooms and docks leading to the
boat club boats.
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Northern Breezes
Sailing School
3949
Winnetka Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Call For Free Brochure (763) 542-9707 |
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