Sailing the dream
to inspire others
to make their dream a reality.
“If you don't name your dream it will never happen,” Julie said.
“If you stand around and just talk about what you want to achieve it will never get done,” Capt. Hugh said. “You have to actually do it, you have to make it happen and there's no time better than the present.”
These statements exemplify the Covert's philosophy in life and helped them successfully build Schooner Huron Jewel, a 78-foot schooner, in two-and-a-half years.
Beginning mid-August 2022 Capt. Hugh, Julie, and their crew will take a nine-month voyage on Schooner Huron Jewel to spread their message that they had a dream to build a schooner, they did what it took to make it happen and others can too! They will sail from their homeport of Drummond Island, MI through the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Seaway, south along the eastern seaboard to participate in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race and Annapolis Sail Boat Show, all the while at each port of call they will encourage people to live their dreams. They'll then continue south for the winter spreading their message and head home in Spring 2023.
On their Dream Inspiration Tour of over 8000 nautical miles, they will tell their story to thousands of people to inspire them that when you name your dream and follow it you can make it happen, just as they did, as exemplified by their company's motto of “Sailing the Dream.”
The Coverts invite you to join their voyage by supporting their mission because as Capt. Hugh is known to say “there's no better time than the present.”
Call today to become an Inspiration sponsor! Call Julie at 906-430-5854.
Corporate and private sponsorships are available.
Please inquire directly about private sponsorship levels - they include free swag, shirts, and social media and video shout-outs!
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover."
~ Mark Twain
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
All corporate sponsors will get lots of visibility through our swag bags, social media shout-outs, and other fun benefits. Sponsorships of equipment will also get online product reviews and unpacking and installation videos, where appropriate.
We're planning on handing out at least 1000 swag bags on our trip. Bags to include stickers, buttons, magnets, flyers, drink coasters, and a special edition Schooner Huron Jewel newspaper. Other items with your name on them will include Dream Inspiration Tour t-shirts, frisbees, bandanas, and hats!
Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Choose from one of our sponsorship sail plans
or let us custom tailor a sponsorship package for you.
The Fores'l - $1000+ level - The schooner's foresail helps keep us on course.
- Your company's name on the Dream Inspiration Tour Shirt - will be a promo item and available for sale
- Your company's name on the Dream Inspiration Tour videos
- Your flyer in the swag bag - 1000 swag bags to be handed out
- Your logo in Dream Inspiration Tour newspaper, full of stories and photos related to Schooner Huron Jewel, along with nautical puzzles and jokes - 1000 full-color newspapers to be printed
The Mains'l - $2000+ level - The mains'l gives the schooner her driving power.
- All the above plus:
- Your company's logo on video
- Your company's logo on tour shirt
- Your ad in Schooner newspaper
And pick one:
- Name on swag bag (4)
- Name/logo on bumper sticker (2) - 1000 to be printed
The Main Tops'l - $5000+ level - The main tops'l adds extra speed and beauty.
All Fores'l/Mains'l benefits - logo on video and tour shirt, flyer in swag bag,
Logo and ad in Schooner newspaper, plus:
- Logo on swag bag
And pick one:
- Name on frisbee (2) - 500 to be produced
- Your promo item in swag bag (2)
- Logo on drink coaster (1) - 2500 to be printed
The Pennant $10,000+ level - The pennant heralds who we are for all to see!
All Fores'l/Main/Main Tops'l benefits - logo on video, swag bag and on tour shirt, flyer in swag bag,
Logo and ad in Schooner newspaper, plus:
And pick one:
- Logo on Schooner bandana (1) - 500 to be produced
- Seat in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (1) - be part of the crew for the big race!
- Name on Schooner hat (1) - will be promo item and available for sale