BAYFIELD SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Full‑Day Sail of Bayfield’s National Lakeshore — Departing 9:00am
A daylong sailing excursion that meets at 9am, explores the National Lakeshore by dinghy, sails up to eight hours on the water, and finishes with dinner in Bayfield.
Full‑Day Sail of Bayfield’s National Lakeshore — Departing 9:00am.
Meet your captain at 9am and set out from Bayfield for an all‑day sail along the National Lakeshore. Over the course of the day you’ll dinghy ashore to explore and swim, spend up to eight hours on the water, then return to town to visit a local restaurant for dinner.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A full day on the water
This excursion runs as a full‑day sail—departing at 9am and offering up to eight hours on the water—so plan for an extended day of sailing and exploration of the National Lakeshore by dinghy.
Bring your own lunch; boats have a galley and ice
Each boat offers a galley and ice, making it simple to bring a cooler with prepared food, drinks and water for the day—sandwiches, salads and other packed lunches are recommended.
Return to Bayfield for dinner ashore
After sailing into the evening and up to eight hours on the water, the trip returns to Bayfield where participants visit a local dining establishment for dinner.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day begins at 9am with a captain’s briefing and departure from Bayfield. Expect long stretches under sail punctuated by dinghy landings to swim and explore shorelines of the National Lakeshore; after up to eight hours on the water the boat returns to Bayfield and the group disperses to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
THE ROUTE
A full day on the water
This excursion runs as a full‑day sail—departing at 9am and offering up to eight hours on the water—so plan for an extended day of sailing and exploration of the National Lakeshore by dinghy.
THE BOAT
Bring your own lunch; boats have a galley and ice
Each boat offers a galley and ice, making it simple to bring a cooler with prepared food, drinks and water for the day—sandwiches, salads and other packed lunches are recommended.
THE EVENING
Return to Bayfield for dinner ashore
After sailing into the evening and up to eight hours on the water, the trip returns to Bayfield where participants visit a local dining establishment for dinner.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who thrives on this trip — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip departs at 9:00am and sails up to eight hours on the water—plan for an all‑day activity.
Bring your own lunch packed in a cooler (sandwiches, salads, drinks, water). Each boat offers a galley and ice for storing food and drinks.
The sail returns to Bayfield in the evening; after returning, participants visit a local dining establishment for dinner.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the trip depart?
The trip meets and departs at 9:00am.
How long will I be on the water?
The excursion sails for up to eight hours on the water.
Is lunch provided?
No—guests should bring their own lunch; boats have a galley and ice to store food and drinks.
Will there be opportunities to swim or go ashore?
Yes—the itinerary includes dinghy exploration and opportunities to swim and explore the National Lakeshore.
Is dinner included?
Dinner takes place at a local Bayfield restaurant after the return; the trip description notes visiting a local dining establishment for dinner.
How should I store food and drinks during the sail?
Each boat has a galley and ice, making it easy to bring a cooler with prepared food, drinks and water.