9&10 News: On the Road with Schooner Huron Jewel

by admin on July 16, 2021 with No Comments

VIDEO July 16, 2021 Mid-July, 2021 Gabriella Galloway and Stephanie Adkins of 9 & 10 News came up to Drummond to do a story about Schooner Huron Jewel. It was a blustery but great day for sailing! The series of videos can be seen at https://www.9and10news.com/2021/07/16/mtm-on-the-road-finishing-up-otr-across-the-state-aboard-the-schooner-huron-jewel/ And if you’re interested … Read More

Huron Jewel in Duluth

by admin on August 9, 2020 with No Comments

VIDEO August 9, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Drummond Island Tall Ship Company and crew were not able to offer public trips in 2020. Instead, we traveled the Great Lakes bringing Schooner Huron Jewel to people’s backyards to put smiles on their faces and inspire people to make … Read More

Drummond Island Couple Visits Sault Ste. Marie to Showcase “Huron Jewel”

by admin on June 15, 2019 with No Comments

VIDEO June 15, 2019 When we’re not sailing we love giving people tours Schooner Huron Jewel and telling them our story about how we made our dream a reality. We hope that it encourages them to never give up on their own dreams. Here’s a video that 9 & 10 … Read More

Northern Michigan in Focus: Schooner Huron Jewel Video

by admin on August 30, 2018 with No Comments

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

Christening Schooner Huron Jewel Video

by admin on June 25, 2018 with No Comments

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

Building Schooner Huron Jewel Video

by admin on March 4, 2018 with 1 Comment

VIDEO March 4, 2018 Many folks have come by the boat house at various times to see the different stages of the building of Schooner Huron Jewel. Others follow this blog or our articles in the monthly newspaper Drummond Island Digest. For those who are new to our project or … Read More

Meet an Islander

by admin on April 11, 2017 with No Comments

VIDEO April 7, 2017 On a fine Sunday in April, Sean Heiney of Manitou Media stopped by to check out Schooner Huron Jewel. He was so impressed he pulled out the camera, drone, and video equipment to do this terrific video. Want to come sailing this summer? Be sure to … Read More

Rolling the Schooner

by admin on December 7, 2016 with 5 Comments

VIDEODecember 7, 2016After working on and off for about a week to build “square wheels” and clean out the boat house, we were ready to roll Schooner Huron Jewel’s hull over so we could begin working on the interior.In this time lapse video we roll over the course of two … Read More

Planking a Schooner

by admin on July 17, 2016 with No Comments

VIDEOJuly 17, 2016For three solid days during the week of July 4th, Captain Hugh and Julie along with 14 friends planked Schooner Huron Jewel.In this time lapse video we plank Huron Jewel with 2″ x 6″ tongue and groove Douglas fir boards 16 feet long, applying epoxy to their edges … Read More

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Drummond Island Tall Ship Co LLC is at Queens Bath Eleuthera.

Queens Bath Eleuthera

Day #161 Friday, January 27, 2023 Part 2
Eddy, Julie and Torie went ashore to walk to the Glass Window bridge (see previous post) and to see the Queen’s Baths (also knows as the Hot Tubs).

We were mesmerized watching the waves roll in and crash ashore, slowly wearing away the limestone and creating intriguing holes and tide pools.
While we’re in The Bahamas we’re happy to give at anchor tours, so if you see us - come say “Ahoy!”

Follow our progress at ditallship.com/wherehuronjewel

It’s Bahamas time - want to join the fun as a trainee or passenger? Contact Julie!

Want us to bring Schooner Huron Jewel to your home port as part of our Dream Inspiration Tour? Drop us a line or give Julie a call!

We’re sailing to encourage you to follow your dream; we did what it took to make our dream come true by building Schooner Huron Jewel - may you be inspired to make your dreams happen!

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Drummond Island Tall Ship Co LLC is at Glass Window Bridge-Eleuthera.

Glass Window Bridge-Eleuthera

Day #161 Friday, January 27, 2023 Part 1
Friday we headed east to the Glass Window on Eleuthra to anchor for a couple of nights.

There had been a natural arch, under which one can see or look through, hence window, the ferocious Atlantic waters raging through to the tranquil Bight of Eleuthra. The natural arch had a road over it and after much storm damage it was removed in the 1980s and a modern bridge was built.

Eddy, Julie and Torie went ashore to walk to the bridge and to see the Queen’s Baths (also knows as the Hot Tubs).

We were mesmerized watching the waves roll in and crash ashore, slowly wearing away the limestone and creating intriguing holes and tide pools.

And Torie found a hubcap set in concrete in the side of a boulder - a rock window?

It was also the day we had used up all the water in one of our fresh water tanks. We calculated that we’d used 6.5 gallons per day for 10 days, which is a great conservative use of water. We’d used it for cooking, washing dishes, and occasionally washing our hair or a sponge bath. We have snorkeled or swam often enough that we haven’t yet felt the need to fire up the on-board fresh water shower.

Fresh water, in The Bahamas is not easy to come by. First, there aren’t that many marinas, let alone available to accommodate our 78 ft length. And not all marinas have water available. When water is available we will probably have to buy it.
Therefore, we anticipate having to fill portable water jugs to fill our tanks when we can find water. So we’re trying to be as conservative with water as possible. It’s not difficult, it’s just practicing different habits, such as using a trickle of water for hand washing, tooth brushing and rinsing dishes. Try it - you’ll be amazed at how little water you actually need.

While we’re in The Bahamas we’re happy to give at anchor tours, so if you see us - come say “Ahoy!”

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Drummond Island Tall Ship Co LLC is in The Bahamas.

The Bahamas

Day #160 Thursday, January 26, 2023
We had fun at Hoffman Cay, but are glad to be leaving this anchorage that has strong currents running in and out, depending upon the tide. Capt Hugh and Julie often were up a couple times each night making sure we hadn’t dragged anchor or some one drag into us.

We left the Berry Islands and sailed across the North Province Channel to drop anchor for the night behind Current Island on the western end of Eleuthra Island.

On our way, around 2 pm, Capt Hugh called for the sails to be struck as a squall line had formed. Over his shoulder we saw small funnels dropping out of the clouds. Although it would have been neat to see a water spout, we really didn’t want to encounter one. None formed near where we were, but much further south one did form and cause some excitement for other sailors.

While we’re in The Bahamas we’re happy to give at anchor tours, so if you see us - come say “Ahoy!”

Follow our progress at ditallship.com/wherehuronjewel

It’s Bahamas time - want to join the fun as a trainee or passenger? Contact Julie!

Want us to bring Schooner Huron Jewel to your home port as part of our Dream Inspiration Tour? Drop us a line or give Julie a call!

We’re sailing to encourage you to follow your dream; we did what it took to make our dream come true by building Schooner Huron Jewel - may you be inspired to make your dreams happen!

#dreaminspirationtour
#experience #tallshipsamerica
#ditallship #huronjewel #tallship #schooner #woodenboat #drummondisland #michigan #dream #inspire #buildaboat #sailing #bahamas

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Videos

Please enjoy these videos about Schooner Huron Jewel.

9&10 News: On the Road with Schooner Huron Jewel

Huron Jewel in Duluth

Drummond Island Couple Visits Sault Ste. Marie to Showcase “Huron Jewel”

Northern Michigan in Focus: Schooner Huron Jewel Video

Christening Schooner Huron Jewel Video

Building Schooner Huron Jewel Video

Meet an Islander

Rolling the Schooner

Planking a Schooner

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