Touch Water: The Upgrade from Touch Grass You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you have been online recently, you may be familiar with the phrase “touch grass.” It’s the internet’s gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge to log off, unplug, and reconnect with the real world. But here on the shores of Lake Superior, we say: why just touch grass… when you can Touch Water?
We’re talking about setting sail in the pristine waters of the Apostle Islands—where touching water means diving into something deeper, wilder, and way more refreshing than any backyard stroll.
Why “Touch Water”?
Because Lake Superior isn’t just any body of water. It’s the largest freshwater lake on the planet by surface area, and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is one of the most jaw-dropping, soul-restoring places in the Midwest—maybe even the world.
When you charter a sailboat here, you’re not just escaping screens or trading notifications for sunshine. You’re immersing yourself in ancient sandstone cliffs, hidden sea caves, remote beaches, and some of the cleanest air and water you’ll ever experience. No algorithm can compete with the feeling of the wind in your sails and the horizon stretched wide open before you.
What Happens When You Touch Water?
- Your brain exhales. Science backs it: water has a calming, meditative effect on the mind. Sailing in open water slows everything down in the best way.
- Your body resets. Moving with the rhythm of the waves, feeling the sun on your skin, jumping in for a swim—it’s nature’s full-body refresh.
- Your soul remembers. Something within stirs when you’re navigating by wind and wave. It’s adventure, peace, and presence all at once.
Why the Apostle Islands?
Because nowhere else offers this mix of wild beauty and accessible solitude. Think of it as the boundary waters’ saltier cousin—minus the salt, but plus lighthouses, shipwrecks, and 21 forested islands to explore.
You can:
- Drop anchor at a quiet beach on Stockton Island and experience the ‘squeaky sand’ between your toes.
- Glide through the glittering sea caves at Devils Island.
- Watch the stars bloom over the water from your deck, far from city lights.
Touch Water with Us
At Superior Charters, we offer personalized sailboat charters that let you truly unplug and let Lake Superior do the talking. Whether you’re looking for a short adventure, a long weekend getaway, or a full-on expedition, we’ll guide you into the heart of the Apostle Islands. Skipper your own yacht or sail with an experienced captain and just enough structure to keep it chill.
So yeah, by all means—touch grass when you need to. But when you’re ready for the next level? Come touch water. Lake Superior is waiting.
Book your escape today. Your signal can’t follow you out here—and that’s kind of the point.
-Superior Charters Crew