TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE(r) 2025 Great Lakes
Jun
19
to Aug 24

TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE(r) 2025 Great Lakes

  • Bayfront Festival Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Tall Ships are expected to return to Lake Superior in 2025, although the final port schedule and list of vessels has not yet been release by Tall Ships America. We are planning to participate with both the Zeeto and the Abbey Road. If you cant’ wait until next summer to see a Tall Ship, come to Bayfield and sail on one of our boats!

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2024 Offshore Adventure
Aug
27
to Sep 1

2024 Offshore Adventure

  • Lake Superior Tall Ships, Inc., Pikes Bay Marina, Slip 202 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Offshore Adventures is a six-day sailing trip designed to create more competent, confident sailors. Improve your sailing skills and experience night sailing, standing watches and sailing offshore in varying weather conditions.

Under the command of a licensed captain, six trainees will actively participate in the operation of the ship. They will live, cook, eat and sleep on board the Abbey Road while exploring Lake Superior. By the end of a voyage they will know the fundamentals of how to sail a 60' schooner.

Everyone is involved in planning the passage. The captain will review navigation procedures, use of charts, dead reckoning, radar, and GPS in an easy to understand and relaxed environment. This exciting adventure covers over 200 nautical miles (weather depending) with destinations such as Isle Royale National Park, the Keweenaw Peninsula, and/or Grand Marais, MN.

We have room for 6 trainees over the age of 18, (or 13 and over accompanied by a parent or guardian) who are willing to stand watch, tend the sails, and steer by the stars as we transit Lake Superior overnight and explore distant shores. We recommend that you have some prior sailing experience to prepare for this long-distance cruise.

You may board the Abbey Road any time after 7 pm the night before the trip, and we may depart that evening if conditions are favorable. We expect to be back in Bayfield before 4 pm on the last day

The cost is $1,200 per trainee.

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Jun
2
1:00 PM13:00

Join us at the Bayfield Blessing of the Fleet 2024

  • Lake Superior Tall Ships, Inc., Pikes Bay Marina, Slip 202 (map)
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History comes to life with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., as commercial fishing boats, tugs, powerboats, sailboats, excursion crafts, kayaks, and rowboats parade through Bayfield’s City Harbor. As they pass by the tip of the pier, clergy from the Apostle Islands community will grant each vessel a blessing for safe passage and a prosperous season on Lake Superior.

The Abbey Road and Zeeto are planning to participate in the ecumenical service and Blessing Ceremony. The service begins at 1:00 p.m. in Memorial Park. The Abbey Road and Zeeto will be at the City Dock before and after the ceremony, so please stop by and say Hi!

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2022 Annual Pirates' Ball Fundraiser
Oct
15
5:00 PM17:00
Pirates Ball

2022 Annual Pirates' Ball Fundraiser

Ahoy Matey's! The seas have calmed and the winds are again in our favor. Our second annual (not counting 2020 or 2021) Pirates’ Ball FUNdraiser is back on course with an Oct 15th ETA!

Join us for an evenin' specifically fer adult (21 and over) pirates, renegades, wenches, rogues, mermaids, scallywags, damsels, scurvy dogs, buccaneers, scoundrels and rascals to show up in their finest attire. Costumes are encouraged; having fun is required! The evening will conclude with the crowning of the Pirate King & Queen! All proceeds support our youth sailing programs and scholarships. Click for details.

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Festival of Sail: Tall Ships in Two Harbors 2022
Aug
4
to Aug 7
Port Visit

Festival of Sail: Tall Ships in Two Harbors 2022

  • Two Harbors, MN, 55616 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Festival of Sail will be sailing to Two Harbors, Minnesota, August 4-7, 2022. Abbey Road and the Sea Scouts will again be part of the fleet!

Join us for a rare, intimate sailing opportunity to sail aboard the S/V Abbey Road in Two Harbors.. There are a limited number of tickets available. Dates and times will be found on the festival website. Hurry, tickets will not last long

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2021 Annual Pirates' Ball Fundraiser - Postponed
Sep
11
6:00 PM18:00
Pirates Ball

2021 Annual Pirates' Ball Fundraiser - Postponed

  • Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Given the recent news from the Bayfield County Health Department that COVID-19 cases are again on an upward trajectory in our region, that disease activity remains high due to our low population, and that outbreaks are being detected after social events, music festivals, and sporting events, the LSTS board members unanimously voted to postpone the 2021 Pirates' Ball until this storm passes and we can hold our gala event without putting anybody at risk. Click for details.

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2021 Annual Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous
Sep
10
to Sep 12
Rendezvous

2021 Annual Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous

  • Bayfield Waterfront (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have been cautiously making plans for the 2021 Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous. As the Bayfield Festival of Arts will be in Memorial Park the same weekend, we are not planning anything elaborate for the event, other than having interesting and unique boats at the City Dock for viewing, and the boat parade at 1pm on September 11th.

There is no admission fee to walk the docks.

We have postponed our Pirates’ Ball FUNdraiser until we can determine it is safe for indoor events!

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Festival of Sail: Tall Ships in Duluth 2019!
Aug
11
to Aug 13
Port Visit

Festival of Sail: Tall Ships in Duluth 2019!

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Festival of Sail will be coming to Lake Superior August 11–13, 2019, and Abbey Road and the Sea Scouts will again be part of the fleet! 

We have a rare, intimate sailing opportunity aboard the S/V Abbey Road. There are a limited number of tickets available. Dates and times are at the link below, hurry, these will not last: https://www.showclix.com/event/festofsailduluth-com.

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