Magic number Bad luck may comes in 3's, but the Midwest's greatest come in 5's . Keeps the riffraff out. Fishing charters troll in search of some action and some dinner. Excursion boats haul passengers on half-day island tours and lighthouse expeditions. Most of all, this is heaven for sailors drawn by the quiet water, favorable winds, minimal motorized traffic, broad channels and islands that enliven the horizon.
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It's not usual for those of us who don't know a jib from a fleagle to meet new friends looking for the flimsiest excuse to leave the shop and show off their skills and their 38-footers. I spotted a mom on Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield's main street, who was surrounded by four kids ranging from maybe 7 to 12 years old. Five people, five smiles. And eating fudge. There's no joint quite like Tom's Burned Down Cafe in LaPointe.