Meeting Calendar & Events
The 38th Annual BOAT AUCTION and NAUTICAL GEAR SALE
On June 1st join us for our 38th annual boat auction and nautical gear sale! Viewing begins at 9am and Bidding begins at 11! You will find what you need for your on the water adventure or boat project! Pictures of some of the boats will be available soon as well with a limited selection available for sale before hand!
Keep it Sharp!
We are excite to offer our tool sharpening class again this spring so you can keep your tools sharp for your own projects! This popular class is taught by Rod Jones and Bruce Davis and is in person in building 1. Sign up will begin on March 1st and the link will be here!
Old Skills, New Thrills: Racing to Alaska with tall ship sailors
The Race to Alaska is an engineless, unsupported race from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan Alaska. 750 miles through one of the most difficult waterways in the world: www.r2ak.com. What happens when a group of tall ship sailors joins forces tackle the challenge on a modern sport boat? Find out in this lively evening presentation with photos and video from the team “Unsalted Nuts” who competed in 2023, presented by one of the original nuts and MHA Executive Coordinator, Heather Jankens. Team bio from the race here: Bio
Shipwrecks of the Manitous
Off the shores of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the most dangerous spots on Lake Michigan, the Manitou Passage. Below the majestic views and beautiful scenery lies a graveyard of shipwrecks, some found, others waiting to be discovered. Join author and shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson on an exploration of the histories and mysteries of this legendary area.
Volunteer Open House
Join us and learn how you get involved with MHA-on the water or off!!!
Holiday Party!
Join us for an informal chance to connect before the New Year inside the Edwin and Mary Brown Boat Shop! (Building 1) Bring a dish to pass, and your own place setting. RSVP’s are appreciated sent to heather@maritimeheritagealliance.org
Downtown TC Shop your community day!
It’s time to go shopping for a good cause! Get a jump on your holiday shopping and help support the Maritime Heritage Alliance! More details to follow as information becomes available!
Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan.
Spend an evening with Ross Richardson, author and shipwreck hunter who has found a multitude of wrecks in Lake Michigan.
Old Skills, New thrills-Racing to Alaska with a group of Tall Ship Sailors on a Modern Sport Boat
Have you heard of the Race to Alaska? If you haven’t-your need to! Called “The America’s Cup for Dirtbags” this engineless and unsupported race is a grueling 750-mile journey from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. Listen to a presentation by “UnSalted Nuts” team Captain-Heather Jankens a Northern Michigan based team that took on the race this year and finished! Pictures, video and some foul language is to be anticipated for this fun presentation at the Grand Traverse Yacht Club.
Keep It Sharp!
Learn to keep to sharpen hand tools! Bring your own Chisels, planers and knives or use some of ours to learn on!!!
Maritime Heritage Alliance Open House!!!
Do you love seeing the Schooners on West Bay? Have you dreamed of being out there? Or do you want to learn a new woodworking skill and hone what you know for your own adventures? Come join us on Saturday for Soup, Sails and a shop tour! Get to know MHA and everything we do, sign up for basic crew training, or learn where you can help! All are welcome and we would love to meet you!
The Sail, Paddle and Row Show!
Tallships, activities and fun all day on Discovery Pier! This is a free community event hosted by the Maritime Heritage Alliance. There will be opportunities to sail on our small fleet, ship tours, games, arts and crafts!
Madeline’s 30+ Birthday Bash
Help us celebrate Madeline’s 32nd Birthday! There will be music, Speakers, deck tours and a coast guard Flyover! More details to follow!!
Crew Training
Would you like to be part of the volunteer crew? Join us via zoom for our next crew training.
Shanty Sessions
Join us on the Pier for a Shanty sing a long the Second Wednesday of every month! Bring your instrument, your voice or just come down to enjoy some fine company and fun tunes. In case of rain or bad weather we are in Building 1.