Sail Champion

The Maritime Heritage Alliance’s 38’ Concordia Cutter, Champion is devoted to getting youth out on the water in a multitude of forms. One day or multi-experiences are planned by each groups needs. In 2022 over 140 youth walked across Champions Deck. Many experiencing the Great Lakes for the first time.

Champion was donated by Henry Barkhausen, Sr. of Harbor Springs. We are delighted to care for her and introduce a new generation to traditional sailing.

Introducing:

Halyards for Healers

Halyards for Healers is closed for 2023…We are looking forward to 2024. Check out this great article in the Record Eagle!

Healing for Healers

Offered on select Thursday evenings on Grand Traverse Bay. Beginning On July 20th!

The Halyards 4 Healers program is a program hosted by the Maritime Heritage Alliance.

Step aboard the cutter, Champion, for a break from the front lines of health care. The Maritime Heritage Alliance and Captain Brendan O’Donnel have planned several restorative sailing cruises on West Grand Traverse Bay this summer for social workers, counselors, nurses, and other folks who provide healing work in our region. This is a chance to connect, unwind, and set down the stress that comes from supporting people across the community. 

Folks will be welcomed to the vessel and invited aboard. We will get underway after a short safety orientation and the deckhand will invite passengers to assist with setting sail. After this, Brendan will engage the group in a brief guided intervention to relieve stress and resource with the natural aquatic environment. Then, everyone will be invited to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of sailing in a Northern Michigan summer evening.

Available Thursdays are July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd, 10th, and 17th.


Charter to Change Lives

 

Sail With Us!

Get a crew together and Charter Champion! You’re charter helps to change lives. A total of six guests can sail together with our experienced captain and one other crew member. There are many options on the Bay, but Champion is a great way to relax in a small group of your choice, and it contributes to our programming for youth and adults on the Bay.

Interested in getting out on the water aboard Champion? Contact the office directly at 231.946.2647.