BaySail is a leader in education and adventure under sail on the Great Lakes. In ten years our two schooners have taken over 26,000 youths on exciting educational sailing expeditions. Sailing aboard the 85 ft schooner Appledore IV or the 65ft schooner Appledore V Windward Bound is a highly unique voyaging program on the beautiful Great Lakes. Two types of voyages are offered: Seamanship and Freshwater Science. Seamanship voyages focus on learning the arts of traditional sailing such as pilotage and navigation, sail handling, watch keeping, and ship handling. Freshwater science voyages combine traditional sailing with study of Great Lakes habitats, aquatic species, shoreline geology, water quality, and nautical science. Life onboard the schooner is spartan, but comfortable. Each participant has their own bunk and a small amount of space for belongings. As the ship sails between ports participants stand a regular watch while learning every aspect of running the ship, from navigation to meal preparation. The ships anchor most nights in one of the thousands of secluded coves on the lakes, or occasionally visit a small port town. Voyage highlights include trips ashore in the ship's tenders, exploration of uninhabited islands, and possible all-night sails. 2011 voyages are 5 days long with departures on Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Van transportation from Bay City return included in all voyages except for Cleveland. The Appledore IV and Appledore V are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and are crewed by a licensed captain and mate, and two youth crew. Windward Bound is licensed by the State of Michigan as a youth travel camp.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day  Travel Year Established: 1999 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 12 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): BaySail Camp Director(s): Roger Nugent Nearest Large City: Detroit, MI Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ?  Michigan Family Independence Agency - Travel Camp

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science Academic and Pre-College Camps: Other Academics Adventure Camps: Sailing Teen Tours and Travel Camps: United States

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2011 Voyage Schedule

 

Voyage 1: Seamanship

June 13 – 17, Cleveland to Cleveland

Ports of Call: Bass Island Archipelago. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 2: Seamanship

June 19 – 23, Lake Erie & Detroit RIver

Ports of Call: Bass Island Archipelago. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 3: Seamanship

June 27 – July 1, Lake Huron Transit

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 4: Seamanship

July 11 – July 15, Straits Discovery

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 5: Seamanship

July 18 - 22, Straits Discovery

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 6: Seamanship

July 25 – 29, Straits Discovery

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 7: Seamanship

August 1 – 5, Straits Discovery

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 8: Seamanship

August 8 – 12, Straits Discovery

Ports of Call: Drummond Island. Mackinac Island, Presque Isle. 

Cost: $550.00

 

Voyage 9: Freshwater Science

August 22 – 26, Lake Bound Fresh Water Ecology

Ports of Call: Drummond Island, Meldrum Bay, Mackinac Island and Manitoulin Island.

Cost: $700.00