NOURSE CHARTERS 715-292-9115
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About your Captain
About your USCG Captain, Jeff Nourse, I was born and raised on Lake Superior. My Grandfather and Grandmother ran a resort and fish camp on Rocky Island from 1941 to 1974. I have spent much time in the islands as my Father is also a Captain and so is his brother and his son, not to mention the rest of the uncles that ran fishing boats, research vessels, touring and water taxi services. I have been navigating these waters on my own for the past 35 years either fishing, exploring or just riding the waves
email: noursej@centurytel.net LinkedIn :www.linkedin.com/in/NourseCharters
email: noursej@centurytel.net LinkedIn :www.linkedin.com/in/NourseCharters
Hi Folks, Well the boat is in the water at BlackHawk Marina in Bayfield, WI. Have you ever been "in" the Apostle Islands, actually feeling the water and walking a remote beach? Now's your chance! Get it off your bucket list.... Call me for a custom cruise in the Apostle Islands, Guaranteed a special moment in your life's travels.... Call or Text me @ 715-292-9115 or call the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore @ 715-779-3397 for camping reservations
Get here and enjoy the weather! Our most popular tours are listed below.
1. Devils Island Sea Caves
2. Devils Island Caves and Manitou Fish Camp
3. Mainland Sea Caves and Raspberry Island
4. Stockton Island Sea Stacks
5. Basswood and Hermit Islands
6. Sand Island Sea Caves and Light House
7. Chequamegon Bay Shoreline and Light House
Trips range from 2 to 4 hours Reserve your trip now...
Call for best price and personal service 715-292-9115
For Campers, Kayakers, Hikers, Photographers, and the like. Let me know where you'd like to go or stop, all trips are custom tailored for your safety and enjoyment. I can put you on any of the Apostle Islands and get you back to the Mainland
On Your Schedule! We accept all major credit cards.
Get your camping reservations early
1. Devils Island Sea Caves
2. Devils Island Caves and Manitou Fish Camp
3. Mainland Sea Caves and Raspberry Island
4. Stockton Island Sea Stacks
5. Basswood and Hermit Islands
6. Sand Island Sea Caves and Light House
7. Chequamegon Bay Shoreline and Light House
Trips range from 2 to 4 hours Reserve your trip now...
Call for best price and personal service 715-292-9115
For Campers, Kayakers, Hikers, Photographers, and the like. Let me know where you'd like to go or stop, all trips are custom tailored for your safety and enjoyment. I can put you on any of the Apostle Islands and get you back to the Mainland
On Your Schedule! We accept all major credit cards.
Get your camping reservations early
The Island hopping tour boat....
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The boat is a Wellcraft Genesis Mini Yacht. Its fiberglass hull with an "air-slot" design very similar to a Boston Whaler. It is extremely stable and with the forward seating provides a smooth ride. Also added a Kayak Rack to get you and your Kayak to any island in the park
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Apostle Islands Boat Tour
As Owner/Operator of Nourse Charters I have developed an itinerary that allows my customers to see some of the spectacular sights in the Apostle islands while also allowing time for beach combing and exploring the history of some of the islands
I run this tour only once per day, weather permitting. I call it the grandiose tour. It is approximately 4-5 hours long.
The tour starts in Bayfield WI and first heads along the Bayfield shoreline for photo ops. We next travel over to Basswood Island to view an immense Bald Eagle nest which has been active annually with a great chance of Eagle sightings. We travel down the west side of Basswood then cross the west channel and head to Oak Island. A popular island for campers and possibly a bear sighting along the shoreline. Next we head out across to Bear Island for a shoreline pass to view the beautiful shoreline. As we get to the north end of Bear Island, Devils Island is within site approximately 5 miles to the north across the open water. A stop at the boat house dock if needed for a nature call, then on to the caves. An incredible up close look at the brownstone cliffs and caves. With time and weather permitting, I will drop you off on the north end of the island for exploring. Next we head SE towards Rocky Island with a stop at South Twin for some beach combing and a little swimming if its warm enough. Our next destination is Manitou Island for a stop at the historic fish camps. After a walking tour of the camp we head back toward Bayfield passing by the shoreline of Hermit Island to see Inspiration Point and the remains of an old brownstone quarry, as we head back to Bayfield we pass a couple ship wrecks that we slow for and have a look.
The Cost of the tour is $400 for four people, I can take up to six passengers, park rules, at $25 per person additional.
Reservations Recommended
Call or text Captain Jeff at 715-292-9115 for details
See the website at www.noursecharters.com
As Owner/Operator of Nourse Charters I have developed an itinerary that allows my customers to see some of the spectacular sights in the Apostle islands while also allowing time for beach combing and exploring the history of some of the islands
I run this tour only once per day, weather permitting. I call it the grandiose tour. It is approximately 4-5 hours long.
The tour starts in Bayfield WI and first heads along the Bayfield shoreline for photo ops. We next travel over to Basswood Island to view an immense Bald Eagle nest which has been active annually with a great chance of Eagle sightings. We travel down the west side of Basswood then cross the west channel and head to Oak Island. A popular island for campers and possibly a bear sighting along the shoreline. Next we head out across to Bear Island for a shoreline pass to view the beautiful shoreline. As we get to the north end of Bear Island, Devils Island is within site approximately 5 miles to the north across the open water. A stop at the boat house dock if needed for a nature call, then on to the caves. An incredible up close look at the brownstone cliffs and caves. With time and weather permitting, I will drop you off on the north end of the island for exploring. Next we head SE towards Rocky Island with a stop at South Twin for some beach combing and a little swimming if its warm enough. Our next destination is Manitou Island for a stop at the historic fish camps. After a walking tour of the camp we head back toward Bayfield passing by the shoreline of Hermit Island to see Inspiration Point and the remains of an old brownstone quarry, as we head back to Bayfield we pass a couple ship wrecks that we slow for and have a look.
The Cost of the tour is $400 for four people, I can take up to six passengers, park rules, at $25 per person additional.
Reservations Recommended
Call or text Captain Jeff at 715-292-9115 for details
See the website at www.noursecharters.com
Apostle Island Camping
WATER TAXI
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Aboard the Ella J II, a 25’ Wellcraft for 1-6 people. Price includes dropoff,
pick-up & taxes. Stay out a few hours or days, we’ll pick you up on
your schedule. IMPORTANT: Call National Park Service (715-779-3397) for
camping reservations before departure. Dogs ride free. $20/kayak
Island Miles RT Cost Campsites Dock
Basswood..........................4.............$200................ 6 & 1 group site..........................yes
Cat Island Spit................ 18...........$430................. 1....................................................no
Devils................................. 22...........$450................. 1................................................yes
Ironwood.......................... 16...........$400................ 1....................................................no
Stockton............................ 16...........$350................. 21 & 2 group sites......................yes
Manitou............................. 12............$325................ 1..................................................yes
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Michigan............................ 16...........$375................. 1.................................................yes
Long....................................6.............$200................. 1.................................................no
Oak..................................... 10...........$250................ 5 & 2 group sites........................yes
Outer................................. 24...........$500............... 1....................................................no
Otter.................................. 14...........$350............... 1....................................................yes
Rocky................................. 18...........$425................. 5 & 1 group sites........................yes
Sand....................................20..........$450................ 4 & 2 group sites..........................yes
South Twin........................ 18...........$425................. 4..................................................yes
York.....................................16...........$375................3.....................................................no
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Aboard the Ella J II, a 25’ Wellcraft for 1-6 people. Price includes dropoff,
pick-up & taxes. Stay out a few hours or days, we’ll pick you up on
your schedule. IMPORTANT: Call National Park Service (715-779-3397) for
camping reservations before departure. Dogs ride free. $20/kayak
Island Miles RT Cost Campsites Dock
Basswood..........................4.............$200................ 6 & 1 group site..........................yes
Cat Island Spit................ 18...........$430................. 1....................................................no
Devils................................. 22...........$450................. 1................................................yes
Ironwood.......................... 16...........$400................ 1....................................................no
Stockton............................ 16...........$350................. 21 & 2 group sites......................yes
Manitou............................. 12............$325................ 1..................................................yes
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Michigan............................ 16...........$375................. 1.................................................yes
Long....................................6.............$200................. 1.................................................no
Oak..................................... 10...........$250................ 5 & 2 group sites........................yes
Outer................................. 24...........$500............... 1....................................................no
Otter.................................. 14...........$350............... 1....................................................yes
Rocky................................. 18...........$425................. 5 & 1 group sites........................yes
Sand....................................20..........$450................ 4 & 2 group sites..........................yes
South Twin........................ 18...........$425................. 4..................................................yes
York.....................................16...........$375................3.....................................................no
Deposit
Non Refundable $50 deposit for all trips. Make sure you have secured your reservation dates. Captain has final word on cancellations
$
50.00
Click this link for current wave heights
http://infosapostles.cee.wisc.edu/new_model_waves.html
http://infosapostles.cee.wisc.edu/new_model_waves.html
Mailing Address:
Nourse Charters
78390 Washington Ave
Washburn, WI. 54891
Nourse Charters
78390 Washington Ave
Washburn, WI. 54891
