November 22, 2018 As the schooner is put away for the winter and the weather is cold, there is not as much to do. Planning next year’s schedule and various projects that are on the list, but haven’t had a sketch or worklist made, have been occupying our time. Since … Read More
October 27, 2018 Thanks to all who came for a sail with us in 2018! We had a lot of good sailing and fun trips, but now Winter approaches. Right before we hauled her out we were able to finally get all her sails flying for a photo shoot. We … Read More
September 21, 2018 Sailing the Dream! We have been busy sailing, mostly in Potagannissing Bay (full name: Bootaagan-mnising Bay, meaning Mill (Drummond) Island Bay) and the St. Marys River by DeTour Village. There is still plenty of rigging work underway, though we have been flying a spinnaker from time to … Read More
VIDEO August 29, 2018 The third week of August Corey and Stephanie Adkins of 9 & 10 News came up to Drummond to do a story about Schooner Huron Jewel. The video can be seen at https://www.9and10news.com/2018/08/29/northern-michigan-in-focus-schooner-huron-jewel/ And if you’re interested in sailing with us check out all the sailing … Read More
August 21, 2018 Sailing at last! After being at Nate’s Marina, thanks to Gordy Mackay and Rich Curtis, we got more carpentry work done and the lead ballast bricks in, which meant that the masts and rigging could then be put on. Josh Baareman of L & B Builders did … Read More
VIDEO June 23, 2018 The schooner was launched and floating properly at Drummond Island Yacht Haven’s marina on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us as we formally named her Huron Jewel. And if you’re interested in sailing with us check out … Read More