Great Lakes Sailing Adventure 2024
MCC Great Lakes Sailing Adventure - Summer 2024
Ahoy! Come set sail aboard Michigan Crossroads Council's sail training vessel S/V Retriever!
The Retriever, a 52' ketch, is an offshore sail training program where youth will learn the fundamentals of sailboat handling, steering, waterway navigation, marine safety, and various cruising techniques used by seasoned sailors!
Based in its home port of Mackinaw City, Michigan, the Retriever will utilize harbors throughout the northern Great Lakes as classrooms to teach youth how to sail. Program options include two-night weekend cruises, and six (6) day – five (5) night programs. There is an extended holiday weekend program on Labor Day weekend too! The Retriever is designed to accommodate a maximum of 10 youth and two (2) adults. Co-ed crews are welcome, but the advisor must contact the council in advance to discuss options.
Programs are available for any BSA Troop, Team, Crew, or Ship. Non-BSA groups must contact the council for information about Great Lakes Sailing Adventure programs. Participants must be at least 13 years of age by September 1st of the year they participate in the program. Boy Scout Troops are limited to 10 eligible youth and two (2) adult male leaders. Co-ed Venture Crews or Sea Scout Ships must have co-ed adult leadership and may have a maximum of eight (8) youth members due to the sleeping accommodations on the vessel. All participants must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
Straits Harbor
Sunday 06-09-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 06-14-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 2
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Sunday 06-16-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 06-21-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 3
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Sunday 06-23-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 06-28-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 4
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Sunday 06-30-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-05-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 5
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Sunday 07-07-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-12-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 6
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Sunday 07-14-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-19-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 7
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Sunday 07-21-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-26-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 8
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Sunday 07-28-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 08-02-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 9
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Sunday 08-04-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 08-09-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 10
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Sunday 08-11-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 08-16-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Weeklong 11
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Sunday 08-18-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Friday 08-23-2024 12:00 PM ET Past
Extended Weekend (Labor Day)
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Friday 08-30-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Monday 09-02-2024 12:00 PM ET Past