2013 Summer Schedule & Fees
Feel free to contact the office at 416 596-7117 with any inquiries or to book a course.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Redpath Waterfront Festival Toronto
June 20-23
See the boats in their Home Port along with many other Tall Ships! Toronto is the host of the official launch of the Tall Ships 1812 Tour and the Tall Ships Challenge – Great Lakes 2013 Tour. Redpath Waterfront festival out on a great show last year, this one looks to be even bigger! Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of Sail.
Course 1- Lake Ontario, Welland Canal, Lake Erie
June 27th to July 4th (7 Days)
Depart:Toronto Arrive: Cleveland, OH FEE: $770
Leave our homeport of Toronto and travel through the historic and significant Welland Canal. After exploring the east end of Lake Erie, finally arrive in Cleveland, OH in time for the Cleveland Tall Ships Festival.
Course 2- Welland Canal, Lake Erie, Lake Huron
July 1st to July 12th (12 Days)
Depart: Port TBD Arrive: Bay City, MI FEE: $1320
Wave goodbye to Lake Ontario as you enter the Welland Canal. Work the lines and fenders as the Ships travel from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie through the 42km lock system. A strong bow watch and good sail handlers are needed as we travel the length of Lake Erie and the Detroit and St Clair rivers, a major shipping channel in North America. Finally, join the rest of the Tall Ships in Bay City!
Course 3- Lake Huron and Georgian Bay
July 14th to July 26th (12 Days)
Depart: Bay City, MI Arrive: Tobermory FEE: $1540
Begin your 12 day course with a Tall Ships Festival in Bay City, MI. Explore Saguinaw Bay, cross Lake Huron and explore the Flowerpot Islands at the gateway to some of the best sailing grounds in the world. Depart from the ship in the friendly port of Tobermory, home of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry, on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula.
Course 4- Georgian Bay Part 1
July 27th to August 10th (15 Days)
Depart: Tobermory Arrive: Collingwood FEE: $1500
Explore Georgian Bay, some of the best sailing grounds in the world. Begin in Tobermory, sail past the limestone formations and caves on the Bruce Penninsula. Possible destinations include The North Channel and Manitoulin Island, to only list a few.
Course 5- Georgian Bay, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan
July 27th to August 8th (13 Days)
Depart: Tobermory Arrive: Chicago, IL FEE: $1690
Start in Georgian Bay and travel across Lake Huron on a 13 day course. This experience will take you through the Straits of Makinac and into Lake Michigan. From there, re-join the Tall Ships Challenge Series as you participate in one of the largest Parade’s of Sail arriving in the windy city!
Course 6- Georgian Bay Part 2
August 10th to August 16th (7 Days)
Depart: Collingwood Arrive: Owen Sound FEE: $770
Wave goodbye to the Blue Mountains from Collingwood to explore the southern end of Georgian Bay and the 30,000 Island, a UNESCO world heritage site. Join the Tall Ships Festivities again in Owen Sound.
Course 7- Lake Michigan and Lake Huron
August 11th to August 23rd (13 Days)
Depart: Chicago, IL Arrive: Kincardine FEE:$1690
Experience the Windy City and the Tall Ships festival on Navy Pier. Travel the length of Lake Michigan, through the Straits of Makinac and into Lake Huron.
Course 8- Georgian Bay and Lake Huron
August 18th to August 23rd (6 Days)
Depart: Owen Sound Arrive: Kincardine FEE: $660
Leave Owen Sound behind as you sail around the Bruce Peninsula, exploring Georgian Bay on the way to Kincardine. The two ships will reunite ahead of their homeward bound voyages.
Course 9-Lake Huron and Lake Erie
August 25th to August 30th (6 Days)
Depart: Kincardine Arrive: Port Clinton FEE:$600
Enjoy a brief time in Kincardine before setting sail on the first leg of the homebound voyage. Travel in company south down Lake Huron and through the St. Clair and Detroit River system. Arrive in Lake Erie en route to Port Clinton. Meet up with the rest of the Tall Ships fleet as they prepare for the reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE