Over the past two years, we’ve started doing a considerable amount of networking.

Off-season, of course. During season, we’re way too busy with Free Spirit Yacht Cruises charters to do much else (no, we’re not complaining about being busy!)

Lately, it’s become clear to us that networking goes far beyond simply meeting new people. It’s about making connections and building relationships….hopefully with people you’d like to work with in one way or another.

For example, we’re really excited about our upcoming Merlot and Massages cruise on May 18^th.  So are most of the people we’ve talked to who have signed up already.

But back to where I was heading about the networking…..the interesting part is that this cruise is the result of our getting out and meeting new people. It’s about connecting.

The massages are being offered by Lincoln Park Massage Spa, a fellow Lincoln Park Chamber member. The wines are courtesy of PRP Wines International, a company we met at a Navy Pier event. And our marketing person is also in LPCC. So if we hadn’t become active enough to actually get out and meet people, we might not be putting together this awesome event.

In case you missed the blog post or newsletter or Facebook post or tweet about the cruise, here’s info: Merlot & Massage Cruise.

And boy are we ever ready to get back on Lake Michigan.

Crazy. There’s snow in Chicago. But, spring is only a few weeks away. 

Regardless, Joe and I are busy planning all sorts of fun new cruises for the upcoming season. By next week, we will be in the boat yard getting our yachts ready for launch. Spiffin’ up the Free Spirit and Gypsy Spirit so they’re perfect for your special event and locking in our slips at Burnham Harbor.

We can’t wait to “Get Your Party Started!”

Our private charter calendar is already filling up with wedding celebrations, birthday bashes, graduation gatherings, post prom cruises, corporate luncheons, company outings and more. It looks like it’s going to be a fabulous boating season!

We’re planning a number of open cruises this year, starting with our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Cruise on Sunday, May 9^th. So don’t forget to bookmark our events calendar to make sure you don’t miss anything.

And if you friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, you’ll be among the first to learn about upcoming cruise parties and any specials we might offer.

Stay tuned!  The Free Spirit and Gypsy Spirit will be in Burnham Harbor around the beginning of April. Less than two months away.

All of us at Free Spirit Yacht Cruises are excited to share another fabulous yachting season with you.

Now that Summer has truly arrived in our fair city, we’re moving into Fall….or at least what should be Fall.  This is the weather we were supposed to have in June. Sunny, warm and beautiful.

It’s been good news for our clients who’ve had fabulous weather for their Lake Michigan private charters. The Free Spirit and Gypsy Spirit have been busy and booked with a bunch of company outings, a tour group from Italy, a group of friends in town to see U2 and some birthday parties.

We did manage to sneak a little time in on Sunday for our own private family and friends cruise. Thanks, Captain Joe. You’re the best!