BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships

Please consider donating to BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships, Bay Sail Bay City
this Giving Tuesday, 28-NOV-2023. All monies raised go towards providing a unique, educational experience for Elementary thru Highschool aged youth to attend our Science Under Sail Programs, 14-17 year olds to enroll in a Windward Bound Adventure, or the general public during a Great Lakes 101 daysail!

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Our Science Under Sail program just got a great boost: a $9,000 grant from SC Johnson, A Family Company — the company that makes Windex, Ziploc and Glade.

Thanks SC Johnson, A Family Company!

Traffic on the river!! Thank you Capt. Todd Shorkey!

BaySail is looking for a female volunteer for our next Windward Bound sail from Aug 13 to 16. It’s a Saginaw Bay Voyage with a stop in Tawas City. Please contact the boat at 989 891-6541.

BaySail is looking for volunteers for our Science Under Sail programs next week. July 11th, 12th and 13th. We have one SUS each day from 9 am to 12 pm. This program is a blast for the kids but we need some help!!! Please call or text the boat at (989) 891-6541

BaySail is looking for a adult female volunteer (18 or older) to come sail with us during a Windward Bound trip from July 23 to July 26. We are departing Alpena in the evening and sailing to Mackinaw Island. Please call or text (989) 891-6541 or email [email protected]

UPDATE 15-June: we have enough volunteers for the Transit! Thank you all for your interest and for Sharing the post!!!
NEEDED: Volunteer Crew for Transit (must be over 18)Depart Bay City, MI Weds 21-June at 0600 with ETA in Put-In-Bay, OH on Thurs 22-June 2100. Volunteer will assist with all aspects of navigating and sailing, including Watch shift duties (4 on, 4 off). If interested please contact Capt Matt.
Approx 180nm transit over approx 36 hours. Meals provided.
Perfect for those in need of sea time!

BaySail is looking for Deckhand volunteers for all upcoming sails locally and away (all in Lake Huron)! Throw dock lines, hoist, tend and strike sails, bow watch, interact with passengers and have fun aboard a traditional Schooner! If you are available to volunteer please call or text (989) 891-6541. Sailing schedule: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/baysailbaycity/items/?flow=34369&full-items=yes&back=https://www.baysailbaycity.org/

Tomorrow is the Bay Area Community Foundation Giving Day. You can donate to our fund starting tonight at Midnight.

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Give Local Bay is a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for favorite local charities. It unites our community in supporting our local nonprofits, agencies, and parks in Bay and Arenac counties. Your donations help these nonprofits build their endowment funds at Bay Area Community Foundation so that they are able to provide for many generations to come. Donate on May 2nd and your gift will be increased by an incentive pool and prizes! The more you help each nonprofit raise, the more incentive money they receive. By donating on May 2, you’re helping to unite our community during a time of uncertainty. We are better together!

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https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2023/04/baysail-prepares-for-summer-2023-voyages-and-sail-training-for-teens.html

BaySail prepares for summer 2023 voyages and sail training for teens BaySail, a nonprofit organization offering voyages to Great Lakes ports and sail training for teens, is getting ready for the 2023 summer season ahead.

BaySail is hiring Deckhands for 2023 Crew! Please see the attached link for details. Sailing this year in Put-In-Bay (Lake Erie), Tawas, Alpena and Mackinac Island (Lake Huron)… And of course Bay City!!

Deckhand/Mate - Bay City, MI 48708 - Indeed.com BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships

Windward Bound Application is officially posted! Dates are listed in the link on this page! http://www.baysailbaycity.org/windward-bound-sail-training-camp/

This year we have trips planned to Tawas City, Alpena, and Mackinac Island! Questions...[email protected]

Windward Bound Sail Training Camp | BaySail  Windward Bound Summer Camp   ProgramOverviewVoyageScheduleDownloadApplicationQuestionsAnswered    Teens between 14 and 18 sail the Appledore while learning seamanship and science.Set sail on one of the world’s largest freshwater resources – the Great Lakes.Click here for the summer prog...

Update Time!! So far we have raised $3,325 in matched donations!! We have been live for two weeks and we still need help getting to our goal. Thank you to all of have donated!!

Matching Gift Announcement!!!

Thanks to the generous donations from the Gougeon Family, Gougeon Employees Foundation, Rowleys Wholesale and Douglas and Victoria Wirt every donation you make will be matched!

Winter maintenance is in full swing on Appledore IV and we need your help!! Funds donated during our campaign will be used to offset the cost of all yearly maintenance on Appledore IV. Our goal for the campaign is $17,000.

Help us reach our goal today with a gift to support Appledore IV for the upcoming 2023 sailing season!!

You can donate from the link below or checks can be mailed to BaySail, 107 5th St. Upper Fl. Bay City, MI 48708.

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Matching Gift Announcement!!!

Thanks to the generous donations from the Gougeon Family, Gougeon Employees Foundation, Rowleys Wholesale and Douglas and Victoria Wirt every donation you make will be matched!

Winter maintenance is in full swing on Appledore IV and we need your help!! Funds donated during our campaign will be used to offset the cost of all yearly maintenance on Appledore IV. Our goal for the campaign is $17,000.

Help us reach our goal today with a gift to support Appledore IV for the upcoming 2023 sailing season!!

You can donate from the link below or checks can be mailed to BaySail, 107 5th St. Upper Fl. Bay City, MI 48708.

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IV just chillin’ last Friday in the thick Winter’s fog… we couldn’t see either bridge or across the river 👀

Giving Tuesday is Here!!

BaySail has been providing students with unforgettable environmental education experiences aboard our schooners, the Appledore IV & Appledore V. Over 47,000 students have come aboard the ships to take part in various education programs that enhance classroom lessons, introduce new ideas, and build the foundation for creating lifelong stewards of the Great Lakes.

Please consider a donation today to support our Educational Programs!!

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BaySail Appledore IV Downrigging Process

Dow Charter in the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay
Beautiful Fall day for a sail, and a beautiful charcuterie board from !
Friday, September 30th
Departed Dock: 13:00
Seas: 0-1
Wind: 5-10 kts
Docked: 16:00

Ever wonder what a compass calibration like oks like? This.

Emmanuel Lutheran Science Under Sail
Wednesday, September 28th
Departed Dock: 1300
Wind: NNW 18-25
Seas: 0-1
Docked: 1612

Science Under Sail
Sunday, September 25th
We had a blast with the Girl Scouts today for a somewhat rainy sail down the Saginaw River and into the Saginaw. We got lucky, and had weather enough to raise some sails! Thanks for coming, Girl Scouts!
Departed Dock: 1000
Winds: W 10-15 kts
Seas: calm
Docked: 1300

Private Charter in Saginaw Bay!
Saturday, September 24th
We had the hint of hosting the sweetest anniversary party aboard the Appledore IV! Perfect weather, perfect conditions, and a perfect couple!
Departed Dock: 1805
Winds: SE 5-10
Waves: 0-1
Docked: 2100

Daysail on the Saginaw River
Saturday, September 24
Fall is coming in strong! The wind and rain chased us out of the bay early, but we still managed a lovely river cruise! Thank you to our wonderful passengers, hope to see you again!
Departed Dock: 11:00
Seas: 0-1
Winds: SSE 10-12
Docked: 14:07

Sunset Sail in Saginaw Bay!
Friday, September 24th
Departed Dock: 18:00
Seas: Calm
Sail Plan: Staysail, Foresail, Mainsail
Docked: 21:00

Science Under Sail!
Friday, September 23rd
We had an awesome trip down the river and a great sail on the bay with the middle school students from Carrollton!
Departed Dock: 09:05
Seas: 0-1
Wind: 15-20
Sail Plan: Staysail and Mainsail
Docked: 12:10

State of the Bay Charter
Thursday, September 22nd
This was a beautiful trip down the river! Such a great group and plenty of of sunshine!
Departed Dock: 16:32
Seas: calm
Wind: light and variable
Docked: 18:30

What does BaySail crew do on a day with no sails??? Help our neighbor non-profit Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association haul and clean their DaySailers for end of season!

Daysail on Saginaw Bay!
Sunday, September 18th
Departed Dock: 13:57
Seas: calm
Wind: W 10-15 kts
Sail Plan: jib, staysail, foresail, mainsail
Docked: 14:01