Captain's (B)Log

Lake Minnetonka is a stunning destination that offers an ideal setting for scenic rides. Its vast waters, charming shoreline, and...

There’s nothing like September on Lake Minnetonka.  The water settles, the air turns crisp, and the shoreline starts showing off those...

Summer might be flying by, but the best days on Lake Minnetonka are still ahead. August isn't just the end of summer—it's the golden...

Big Island: the lake’s floating neighborhood On the Fourth, Big Island swells into a pop-up city of hundreds of boats, jet skis, and...

Aerial photo of Minnetonka Power Squadron 1. A Brief History Long before Lake Minnetonka was dotted with wake-surf boats and Bluetooth...

Steamboat Era Beginnings (1860s–1900s) In 1868, Excelsior earned its name—Latin for “ever upward”—with the arrival of the sidewheel...

When you step aboard for a charter on Lake Minnetonka, your only job is to relax, enjoy the water, and soak up the sunshine. But behind...