Welcome to WIND Sailing

Private Sailing Boat Tours in Traverse City, Michigan

Join WIND Sailing for a beautiful day on the bay!

Enjoy a day sailing out on the beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay with Wind Sailing! We offer several wind sailing charter lengths and are happy to help you find the perfect Traverse City boat tour for your group. So whether you want to take the wheel on your sailing adventure or relax while one of our experienced captains takes you on a guided journey, you’ll get to experience the beauty of Northern Michigan from the water while creating memories to last a lifetime!

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WIND excels in exceeding your expectations in providing private sails throughout the day as well as private romantic and stunning sunset cruises. We also offer overnight stays and fireworks and airshow sails. Bachelorette parties, anniversaries, birthdays? We will make it special and memorable! Need to customize a sailing adventure outside of what is on our calendar? We can do that for you.

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About The Boat

Second Wind is a 36′ sloop made in Michigan and is fully inspected by the US Coast Guard and Michigan DNR for your safety and comfort. The boat offers sun and shaded areas and a popular custom-crafted bench seat on the foredeck to enjoy the view in comfort and privacy. A marine head, dinette, and full galley are also provided. You’ll be amazed at the stress-free sailing aboard as the boat has all the modern conveniences such as autopilot, electric winch, and up-to-date electronics!

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Come sail with us on beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay. Wind Sailing offers a variety of charter lengths where you can either take the wheel or relax and enjoy the scenery while one of our experienced captains takes you on the adventure of a life time! Our captains enjoy answering questions and teaching about the wonderful world of sailing! Anchoring and swimming is another option as the water is clear and refreshing.

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Karissa Siegrist

2022-08-28

My husband and I decided to take a sunset cruise for our anniversary weekend and we couldn't have made a better decision. Neither of us had been on a sailboat before and Captain Loren made us comfortable. It was such a relaxing experience with perfect weather and breathtaking views!

Angela Sheets

2022-08-24

Very easy to book, such a lovely evening on the bay with Captain Loren at the helm. Very safe, beautiful experience. Perfect for 1 or 2 couples; easy conversation with Captain Loren about his boat, sailing, the bay and more!

Sue Bogner

2022-08-06

The most perfect day with the family! Thank you Wind Sailing!

Christopher Hines

2022-08-02

This is our 3rd year booking a trip with Wind Sailing and we have the best time every year! We have sailed with Captain Ian and Captain Loren and you can’t go wrong with either. Both captains are helpful, knowledgeable and fun. It’s basically guaranteed to be the most relaxing day of your year. Highly recommend!

Roman Grucz

2022-07-26

We highly recommend this company and, in particular, Captain Loren. Our sunset cruise was perfect in every way! Well worth the price.

Heather Harrington

2022-07-19

I had the most wonderful moms' night out sailing with Captain Ian! Everything was beautiful, including the sunset - I couldn't have asked for a more relaxing and fantastic way to spend the evening! I'll I had to do was show up; what a treat : ) Thank you for the lovely sailing experience; it is one of my favorite summer memories!

Jeff Armstrong

2022-07-12

We had the most amazing Sunset sailing experience with Captain Loren. Communication prior to our cruise was outstanding, and the instructions on parking and finding the proper place in the marina were very clear and easy to understand. I thought the price was extremely reasonable for a private sunset cruise! Captain Loren was engaging, friendly, and extremely informative. We felt extremely safe and well cared for. We could not have possibly dreamed of a better evening. I cannot rate this excursion highly enough. It was nothing short of perfect!

John Heisler

2022-06-28

We sailed with Captain Loren two days in a row — what a fabulous experience. Loved every minute of it. Loren is a great host and a pro at the wheel. Don’t miss a chance to get out on the water with Wind Sailing ……

David Anderson

2022-06-22

It was a last minute decision, while we were in Traverse City, to book a sailboat cruise. So glad we chose Wind Sailing. It was a beautiful morning to experience my wife's first time on a sailboat. Captain Loren made it a memory we'll never forget. He was very knowledgeable and let us experience the fun part 'hands on' of sailing. We would highly recommend Wind Sailing and will definitely do it again on our next visit to Traverse City.

Leslie Cuppett

2022-06-17

Wonderful sail! Fantastic outing with Captain Loren. Beautiful views of the area from a different perspective. He is knowledgeable and welcoming. The boat very comfortable and sails nicely. I highly recommend a trip with him. Suitable for families. Don't miss the opportunity to be out on Grand Traverse Bay.

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Our Location

Elmwood Township Harbor

12935 SW Bayshore Dr

Traverse City, MI 49684

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231-421-7000

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Sailing Season 2023
Begins May 13th

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