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By Captain Mike Nowak – Keeper of Lore, Crusty Truths, and Your Favorite Bay Buddy Let’s just get this out of the way: beneath Grand

Because nobody wants to become a human buoy. Ahoy, fellow paddle warriors! Captain Mike Nowak here—your friendly neighborhood boat boss and self-appointed lifeguard of common

By Captain Mike Nowak, the guy who’s yelled “Paddle smarter, not harder!” more times than he’s paddled sober. If you’re planning to stand on a

By Captain Mike Nowak, the salty (freshwater only) skipper of AmbitiousCharters.com Ahoy, wannabe captains of Grand Traverse Bay!Let’s talk about a subject near and dear

Ahoy, landlubbers and would-be sailors! It’s your friendly neighborhood charter captain, Mike Nowak, here to tell you there’s a better way to do the National

Let’s talk about the one thing that absolutely ruins a perfect day on the lake: watching your boat sink. Whether you’re boating for pleasure, fishing,

Boating Safety on Grand Traverse Bay. Whether you’re on a sunset cruise, a fishing trip, or a full-day charter, boating safety should be your top priority.

Seven Surprising Facts About Red 8Discover the quirky legend, surprising depth, and local lore behind West Grand Traverse Bay’s most famous buoy If you’ve ever

Keeping It Real at West End Beach West End Beach, nestled in West Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, MI, is a cherished destination for

10 Ways to Enjoy Being on the Water in West Grand Traverse Bay Ahoy there, friends! Captain Mike Nowak here from Ambitious Charters, your go-to

Ahoy there, Instagram explorers! Captain Mike Nowak here, your trusty skipper from Ambitious Charters, ready to navigate you through the most Instagram-worthy spots on or

10 Ways You Can Have a Career on the Water at West Grand Traverse Bay Ahoy there, future water enthusiasts! Captain Mike Nowak of Ambitious

Ahoy there, adventurers! Captain Mike here from Ambitious Charters, your trusty guide to all things West Grand Traverse Bay. Whether you’re cruising the waves, fishing

Embarking on a geocaching adventure to Power Island in Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay is an experience like no other, and there’s one name that stands out in making this journey both memorable and enjoyable: Captain Mike Nowak of Ambitious Charters.