The Beneteau Owners Lake Tour is a flotilla exclusively for Great Lakes Beneteau sailors.
The BOLT is not a race, it is a casually organized group sail, with relaxed cruising to our destinations, & enjoying each port together as a group.

The flotilla is designed to give Great Lakes Beneteau Owners a glimpse into the cruising lifestyle, by living aboard and experiencing the fellowship of other Beneteau sailors.

From the arranged starting point, we will proceed to a variety of area ports and islands, and on the weekend, participants will take part in the owner's rendezvous sponsored by Beneteau USA and hosted by Freeman/Eckley, our area Beneteau dealer.

For 2005, the flotilla will be divided into two separate week long trips, with the Beneteau rally being held on the weekend between them.

As is the case with most sailing tours, the BOLT is a flotilla of friends going on a trip together, and as the captain & crew of each yacht are responsible for all matters involving safety & seamanship, it is the decision of each captain & crew to proceed from one port to another, or to remain in harbor rather than continue with the tour as scheduled.

Although we would definitely prefer that participation of each yacht in the BOLT would be for the full trip, being realistic, we are open to situations where people might not be able to remove themselves from work & may only be able to join the fleet for a limited time.

There are no entry forms or registration fees to participate in the BOLT, however, we do ask for the co-operation of those who participate to indicate their intention to join the flotilla, so that necessary marina reservations, etc, can be made for the group.

It is also requested that all BOLT yachts fly a "Club Beneteau" burgee during the BOLT & if anyone should need one, please let us know.

We look very forward to spending time with those of you who will be sailing in the BOLT flotilla this summer & also to seeing everyone again at our annual Beneteau Owner's Rendezvous.

Regards,
Paul & Mary Ouellette,
S/V Winpipe.