• Hands-On Sailing: Take the helm, raise and lower the sails, and master essential knots as you work alongside the experienced crew.
• Daily Tasks: Participate in the daily routines of the ship, including scrubbing the decks and polishing the brass.
• Sailing Knowledge: Learn the art of setting and striking sails while the crew shares their knowledge of sailing and knot-tying.
• Meals with the Crew: Enjoy two lunches, a dinner and a breakfast with the crew while anchored in a sheltered bay. Depending on the weather, we may visit a beach, sail over a wreck, tour a lighthouse, or go for a swim. Then we'll hoist the anchor, set the sails, and let the wind guide us back to Bayfield.

Details:

• Cost: $490 per person, plus any credit card processing fees.
• Age Limit: This experience is limited to 6 deckhands, aged 18 and older, or children aged 12 to 17 accompanied by a legal guardian.

Minimum Crew

We have room for 6 trainees.  As this training requires crew to stand watch in different positions, we require a minimum of four trainees on each trip.  If a trip is undersold, we may ask trainees to transfer to a different sailing date.  If a trip sells out, we may add additional availabilities.

• Departure: Sign on at 9:00 AM in Bayfield, Wisconsin, and help slip the lines as we set sail for a picturesque bay.
• Return: We anticipate our return to the dock the next day about 4:00 PM.
• Boarding: Participants can sleep on the boat and sleep on the boat the night before the trip for an additional $50.

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

We sail under most weather conditions except for those that are deemed unsafe, such as thunder/lightning, sheeting rain, and/or extremely high winds, so please check the forecast the day of your sail and be sure to dress for the weather.  We do not cancel sails based on weather forecasts, so cancellations usually occur the day of the scheduled sail, although we make every effort to provide as much notice as possible.

If the weather looks questionable, you may call 262-422-0607 to check on the status of your sail. In case of a weather-related cancellation, you will be contacted by a crew member at the cell phone number you provided.

Should we cancel a trip due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances , you may elect a full refund or have your reservation transferred to another sail of your choosing as availability allows.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you made a reservation and need to cancel or reschedule your sail.  If you cancel more than 72 hours (3 days) prior to the start of your scheduled trip, we will be happy to offer a full refund, less the 8% booking and credit card transaction fees.  If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to your scheduled trip, we can reschedule you for a future sail, or provide a gift card for the amount that was paid.

If you fail to show up or are late arriving at the dock prior to the scheduled departure time, you will be considered a No Show and your ticket is non-refundable.