Windward Bound Tall Ship Voyages
Summer Address:
Bay City, Michigan, USAShow Phone #
Off-Season Address:
Bay City, Michigan, USAShow Phone #
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. 2008 voyages range from 5 to 6 days with departures on Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Van transportation from Bay City return included in all voyages. 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
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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 |
- Arts and Crafts
Sports Activities:
- Swimming
- Water Sports
Adventure Activities:
- Assorted Adventures
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Wilderness
Academic Activities:
- Culinary
- Marine Science
- Science
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Team Building
- Travel/Trips
Additional Activities:
Tall Ships Races
2008 Voyage Schedule
Voyage 1: Seamanship
June 9 – 11, Bay City to Cheboygan
Ports of Call: Thunder Bay, Tawas. Cost: $550.00
Voyage 2: Seamanship
June 15 – 20, Straits to Green Bay
Ports of Call: Cheboygan, Beaver Island, Washington Island.
Cost: $660.00
Voyage 3: Seamanship
June 22 – 26, Cheboygan to Port Huron
Ports of Call: Mackinac Island, Presque Isle, Tawas.
Cost: $550.00
Voyage 4: Seamanship
June 29 – July 3, Lake Huron to Lake Erie
Ports of Call: Port Huron, Kelley’s Island, South Bass Island, Sandusky. Cost: $550.00
Voyage 5: Seamanship - 12-13 Year Old
July 8 - 12, Western Lake Erie Islands
Ports of Call: Sandusky, South Bass Island, Kelley’s Island.
Cost: $550.00
Voyage 6: Seamanship
July 13 – 17, Western Lake Erie Islands
Ports of Call: Sandusky, South Bass Island, Kelley’s Island, Lorain.
Cost: $550.00
Voyage 7: Seamanship
August 4 – 8, Buffalo to Cleveland
Ports of Call: Erie, Fairport, Kelley’s Island, South Bass Island.
Cost: $550.00
Voyage 8: Seamanship
August 11 – 15, Lake Erie to Lake Huron
Ports of Call: Cleveland, Kelley’s Island, South Bass Island, Port Huron. Cost: $550.00
Voyage 9: Seamanship
August 17 – 22, Port Huron to Cheboygan
Ports of Call: Tawas, Presque Isle, Mackinac Island.
Cost: $660.00
Voyage 10: Seamanship
August 24–28, Wilderness Expedition Ports of Call: Drummond Island, Harbor Island, Mackinac Island.
Cost: $550.00
