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Let’s Sail Away

SV Vagari and crew enjoy sailing to and exploring new places while DIYing.
Cruising = Fixing your boat in exotic locations.

Explore and learn with us.

Welcome Aboard!


Mark and Christy welcome you aboard their classic vessels as they sail to new places, restore their Whitby 45 (Vagari), and launch their new sailing-focused business, Windy Escapes. Adventures abound as we entertain and educate; creating sailing converts along the way.

Haldimand Bay, Lake Huron

Off the shores of Mackinac Island, Michigan

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“Sailing on Vagari is always fun. A sparrow sailed with us for 4 hours on Lake Michigan after it miscalculated the offshore wind and got out too far. It enjoyed eating dead flies and spiders while visiting with us. Once we got a reasonable distance from shore she left without saying goodbye. That memory will stick with me forever.”

Hendrikus Bowmeester

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“Captain Mark not only is an expert sailor, he is also a wonderful teacher; allowing his passengers to learn how to sail as they cruise with him on their adventure. My favorite adventure on Vagari was sailing under the Mackinac Bridge; something I always wanted to do.”

Bill Semarau

All About Adventures with Vagari


Mark and Christy

About Us

Mark and Christy Case are avid sailors with experience sailing the Great Lakes and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Combined they have 44 years of sailing experience. Learn more about their experience, passions, and life.

Port of Call

Haldimand Bay

Main transportation port of the historic Mackinac Island. All visitors to the island arrive via this port. The mooring field is the traditional home of resident vessels in the summer season. Learn more about this historic bay.

1969 Whitby 45

SV Vagari

Vagari is a unique and beautifully designed sailing vessel. She is a 1969 Whitby 45 designed by George Cuthbertson. Those who know sailboats often guess she is an old C&C as she has similar lines to the joint projects of Cuthbertson and Cassian. Learn about her history and current state.

Language of Sailing

Learn About Sailing

Interested in sailing but feel like sailors speak a foreign language. We have you covered. Our goal is to create quick bites of information in hopes that it will both prepare you for your first sailing adventure and ensure you are ready for more. Access lessons as they are created.

Patrons and Supporters

Why support us

Entertainment

We keep our adventure and DIY stories real. That means you get to see all the crazy, sometimes funny, sometimes horrifying moments.

Learn More

Our passionate for sailing and bringing the thrills of sailing to more people brings our readers full boats of information to find their own passion for sailing.

Enjoy a Drink

Because Mark and Christy are just awesome and you want to enjoy a drink with us. That’s right, come on out and have a drink while we enjoy new adventures.

15+

SAILING CONVERTS

45

YEARS OF SAILING EXPERIENCE

10

# OF VESSELS RESCUED

Windy Escapes

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Sailboating DIY

From standard maintenance to major remodeling, follow our fun.

CRUISING NOTES

Ports and Routes

Good stories about our travels but resources for other sailors as they travel the Great Lakes and beyond.

SERVICES

Charters

Coming soon… charter sails from Mackinac Island. Work is underway to prepare a vessel for this venture.

WE ENJOYING HEARING FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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