Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

2014 Schedule for Community Funded Sailing Trips

Free of charge, sponsored by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey/Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. All morning (AM) sails are from 9am-12pm, all afternoon (PM) sails are from 2pm–5pm unless otherwise stated.

• August 24, (AM & PM) Charlevoix
• August 25, (AM & PM) Boyne City
• August 27, (AM & PM) Petoskey
• August 28, 3pm–6pm, Harbor Springs
• August 29, (PM) Petoskey

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A unique hands-on experience for the entire family. Learn more about the Great Lakes ecosystem by trawling for fish, collecting plankton, sampling the lake bottom, and completing water quality tests. Become part of the maritime sailing tradition by raising the anchor, hoisting the sails, and steering the schooner. Learn about issues that face the Great Lakes and the plans to address these issues. Each sail is 3 hours in length (please arrive 20–30 min prior to sail).

This program is sponsored by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, in partnership with Grand Valley State's Annis Water Resources Institute, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and BaySail.

(Ages 5 and up; No Cost)

2014 Schedule for Making the Great Lakes Great

Free of charge, paid for by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. All morning (AM) sails are from 9am-12pm, all afternoon (PM) sails are from 2pm–5pm unless otherwise stated.

• June 19, (AM) Traverse City
• June 25, (AM) Escanaba
• July 2, (AM) Suttons Bay
• July 20, (PM) Charlevoix, Venetian Festival
• August 2, (AM) Elk Rapids, Harbor Days
• August 13, (AM) Leland
• August 15, (AM) Frankfort
• August 26, (AM) Boyne City
• August 28, (AM) Petoskey
• August 29, (AM) Harbor Springs

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Curious about the 77’ schooner docked in town? Come check it out! Boat tours of Inland Seas provide a unique opportunity to walk around and peer below the deck of a traditionally-rigged schooner. Tours also include information about our Schoolship programs and a glimpse into the science taught on them.

Want more? Join us for one of our sails this summer!

2014 Schedule for Boat Tours Aboard the Schooner

• June 25–26, 6pm–8pm, Escanaba
• July 5–6, 4pm–8pm, Traverse City
• July 7, 10am–11:30am & 6pm–8pm, Traverse City
• July 10–11, 10am–11:30am & 6pm–8pm, Traverse City
• July 12, 2pm–6pm, Traverse City
• July 19-20, 6pm–8pm, Charlevoix
• July 26, 11am–5pm, Classic Boat Show
• July 31, 6pm–8pm, Elk Rapids
• August 1, 6pm–8pm, Elk Rapids
• August 16, 11am–6pm, Frankfort Classic Boat Show
• August 27, 6pm–8pm, Petoskey
• August 29, 6pm–8pm, Harbor Springs

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org

Inland Seas Education Association's Young Men in Science and Young Women in Science is a time when high-school ages students will become scientists and crew for two days onboard the schooner Inland Seas. They will conduct research projects related to the ecology of Lake Michigan. To accomplish their research objectives, students will learn to perform water chemistry analyses; determine the thermal structure of the lake; collect fish, plankton, and benthos; and analyze lake sediment. Students will also record weather observations several times a day for the National Weather Service. Students will enter their data on the shipboard computer for analysis, and prepare and present a short research report. Research results will be posted on ISEA’s website.

Young Women and Men in Science is a two-day overnight research-based program for high school students with a strong interest in science. The ten participants will work in small groups to design and complete a research project on Great Lakes invasive species or other water related issues. Students finish the program with a public presentation of their research results. Students have meals and sleep aboard the schooner. Sponsored by Michigan Zonta International. Call the Inland Seas Education Association office at 231-271-3077 for application details.

(High School aged students - $360, scholarships available)

Students will also experience shipboard life and the demands of sailing a traditionally-rigged vessel. Students will learn boating safety, navigation and sailing theory. They will stand watch, help in the galley, and assist the crew with all phases of vessel operation including raising the anchor, hoisting sails, sail handling, and steering the boat. Team-building techniques will promote the students’ ability to work cooperatively with their peers.

Call Emily Shaw 231-271-3077, ext 104 or email eshaw@schoolship.org for more information or to submit your application.

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This Making the Great Lakes Great - Educator Workshop will provide formal and non-formal educators the opportunity to further explore current Great Lakes issues on-board the schooner Inland Seas. Participants will collect and analyze limnological samples and will build upon their previously existing understanding of the interactions between different trophic levels. This workshop will also provide the opportunity to learn about the impacts of invasive species from Great Lakes professionals. Participants are eligible to receive a small stipend thanks to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, who is sponsoring this workshop. Additionally, participants will receive some educational materials that can be shared with colleagues and students.

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Click here to view the program agenda
Click here to apply for the program

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