Ishtar, a 20 foot garvey, a type of scow, with a balanced lug sail built by Capt. Hugh.
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Welcome aboard Ishtar
Specifications
Flag: United States
Rig: Lug rigged
Model: New Jersey Garvey, a type of scow
Homeport: Drummond Island, MI
Waters: Lake Huron
Season: June - September
Built: 2012 - Drummond Island, Michigan
Designer: Hugh Covert
Length: 20 feet
Beam: 5 ft
Draft: 5 inches with center board raised
Rig Height: 25 ft
Sail Area: 250 ft
Displacement: 600 lbs
Spar Material: Wood
Hull: Wood and epoxy
Power: Wind and oars
Hull Speed: 6.7 knots
Passengers: 6 passengers plus crew
Crew: Sails with one
Ownership: Drummond Island Tall Ship Company
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Where We Sail
Ishtar can be seen sailing the waters around Drummond Island on Lake Huron or trailered to other locations by special request.
Book your cruise
Now is the time to book your sailing trip aboard one of Drummond Island Tall Ship Company's sailboat. Don't delay as there's only a limited number of sailing days in the calendar.
Her Name
Launched on Easter 2012, it only seemed appropriate to give a sailboat new that spring the name of the Spring goddess - Ishtar. Quite often she is the first of our sailboats launched each year.