Inland Seas (ISEA) – Public Day Sails
Inspiring Great Lakes curiosity, stewardship, and passion!
Our public and family programs provide an opportunity for individuals and families to experience and learn about the Great Lakes through a variety of options. Collect and analyze lake samples. Raise the sails and steer the ship. Or just relax and take in the beauty of northern Michigan. These experiences will bring you closer to understanding the importance of protecting and preserving our freshwater resources. Click on a link below to learn more about our science and specialty sails.
Day Science Sails
Learn about the health of the Great Lakes through our public science sails. Each sail is two hours in length (except the Great Lakes Discovery sail which is three hours). Sail dates, times, and pricing for these science adventures can be found on our FareHarbor page.
- Great Lakes Discovery Sail – Join us on a Great Lakes Discovery sail for a three-hour, hands-on adventure aboard the 77-foot schooner Inland Seas to find out!
- Fishes of Lake Michigan – Have you ever wondered what fish species live in the Great Lakes? Are you curious how researchers collect and identify the fish that live here? Do you want to touch or hold a real fish? This two-hour program will introduce you to the fish that thrive in Lake Michigan.
- Steady the Ship – Raise the anchor! Hoist the sails! On this two-hour sailing adventure, you’ll play the part of a schooner sailor as you explore the history of sailing on the Great Lakes.
Specialty Sails
In addition to our science sails, Inland Seas offers two-hour specialty sails. Guests aboard these sails experience the joy of being on the water with family and friends as they appreciate the Great Lakes.
- Night Sail – The open water is an ideal place to experience the brilliance of the Northern Michigan dark sky, and there is no more informative place to view them than from the deck of our schooner. On this two-hour sailing experience you’ll be joined on your sail by a local astronomer who will orient you to the vastness of the night sky, point out constellations, and share extensive knowledge of galaxies, stars, observational astronomy, and history.
- Fall Sail – Enjoy the beautiful fall season from the deck of the 77′ schooner Inland Seas as she sails around Suttons Bay. Fall is a relaxing season in northern Michigan as temperatures are comfortable and traffic is light. On this two-hour sailing adventure you’ll feel the crisp fall air on your face and observe the beautiful lanscape.