
Lake Michigan Fishing
Deep-water fishing on Lake Michigan. Charter boats, big catches, and great camaraderie on one of the Great Lakes.
Our Journey So Far
Every trip leaves a mark, on the places we've visited and on the relationships we've built along the way. Trips are ordered by completion date with the most recent completed trip first.
Johanna Schuessler plans every club trip. Reach her directly about dates, fit, or pricing.

Deep-water fishing on Lake Michigan. Charter boats, big catches, and great camaraderie on one of the Great Lakes.

Deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting sailfish. Fast action, experienced guides, and open water as far as the eye can see.

Exceptional deep-sea fishing off the coast of Australia. Some of the most productive offshore waters on earth, with professional outfitters who know every hot spot.

AU's annual Illinois duck hunt. Early mornings, good dogs, and the camaraderie that only comes from a day in the blind.

Wingshooting in Kansas. Wide open skies, great hunting, and the AU community at its most adventurous.

Goose hunting in the Kansas fields. Big decoy spreads, high-flying birds, and a great day in the blind with fellow members.

The ultimate New Zealand adventure. Deep sea fishing off the coast combined with a Himalayan tahr hunt in the Southern Alps. A dual-adventure trip unlike anything else.

A 7-night crewed catamaran escape through the British Virgin Islands. Private captain, chef-prepared meals, and a personalized island-hopping route through some of the Caribbean's most pristine waters.

Sailing the Croatian Adriatic on a private catamaran, island-hopping through Hvar, Korcula, and Brac, with stops along Dubrovnik's ancient walls and the Dalmatian Coast's turquoise waters. Fresh seafood, crystal-clear water, and spectacular sunsets throughout.

The British Virgin Islands by catamaran, crewed, catered, and handled end to end. Island hopping through some of the Caribbean's most beautiful waters.

A third BVI catamaran adventure. Proof that some trips are worth repeating. New members, new routes, same incredible experience.

Sailing the US Virgin Islands. St. John, St. Thomas, and the surrounding cays on a crewed catamaran. Snorkeling, beach stops, and Caribbean sunsets.

Rainforests, coastlines, zip lines, and wildlife. Costa Rica delivered the full adventure package. Members explored the country's natural wonders and forged lifelong bonds along the way.

A 9-day journey through Milan, Modena, and Cinque Terre with culinary adventures, luxury stays, private transportation, and behind-the-scenes motorsport moments. Optional Formula 1 Grand Prix access at Monza.

Three days at the Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky. VIP distillery tours at Maker's Mark Star Hill Farm, Limestone Branch, and Castle & Key, plus a private horse farm experience at Double Dan Horsemanship and bourbon tastings around an outdoor fire pit.

AU's Napa Valley wine trip. Private vineyard tours, exclusive tastings, exceptional dining, and the kind of conversations that only happen over great wine.

A journey through the Land of Smiles, from the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the lantern-lit nights of Chiang Mai. AU members explored ancient temples, local markets, cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes together.

Rolling hills, vineyard estates, and centuries of culinary tradition. AU members explored Tuscany's most iconic landscapes and flavors.

Another year, another memorable Napa trip. Private tastings, vineyard dinners, and great company in the heart of California wine country.

A grand tour of Southern Italy, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the whitewashed towns of Apulia. Culture, cuisine, and coastline at every turn.

Napa Valley in February. Quieter crowds, incredible wine, and the AU community at its best.

A fall Napa trip. Harvest season in wine country, with private tastings and vineyard dinners.

AU's Napa tradition continues. Great wine, great people, and the rolling hills of California wine country.

The Napa tradition begins. AU's first wine country trip, setting the stage for what would become an annual pilgrimage.

Where it all started. The original Napa trip that showed what AU group travel could be.

A dedicated women's retreat to Alaska. Wilderness, wildlife, and the kind of deep connection that only comes from shared adventure in one of the world's last great frontiers.

At the bottom of the world. AU members trekked through Patagonia's legendary landscapes, from the towers of Torres del Paine to the glaciers of El Calafate.

The land of fire and ice. AU members explored Iceland's geysers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and the midnight sun. A bucket-list destination made even better with the right people.

A local AU adventure. Members loaded up side-by-sides for a New Year's ride through Missouri terrain, combining outdoor fun with great company.

AU members explored the dramatic peaks and valleys of Italy's Dolomites. Exceptional skiing, breathtaking alpine scenery, and authentic Northern Italian culture.

Table Mountain, Cape Point, safari, wine country, and the vibrant energy of Cape Town. South Africa at its finest, shared with the AU community.

Side-by-side off-roading through the mountains of Ouray, Colorado. One of the most scenic and thrilling driving destinations in the country.

A true African safari. The Okavango Delta's floodplains and wildlife, elephant encounters, lion sightings, and the raw beauty of Botswana's wilderness. One of AU's most extraordinary trips.
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