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Ropework: Knot Tying Workshopwith Ted Gephart6/21/13Can you tie down that canoe? Lash up those sails? Throwa half hitch around the docking lines? Spend the daylearning the craft of knot work and open the door to anindispensable skill that will last a lifetime. This course beginsby introducing landlubbers and sailors to rope workused aboard traditional and modern vessels, and progressesto learning the 15 knots everyone needs to know.You will learn to tie whippings, bends, hitches, lashingsand splices...and what to do the next time someone asksyou to show them your bowline.length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pmtuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75materials $15 age with adult 8+newSail Training Trip:Grand Marais to Knife River(via the Apostle IslandsNational Lakeshore)with Mark & Katya Gordon6/26/13-6/30/13Join us for an adventurous sail training expedition thatcombines the rigors of offshore sailing with the moretranquil waters of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.The trip will begin at the North House FolkSchool dock as we prepare for the 46 mile, open watercrossing to the Apostle Islands. During the crossing youwill have the opportunity to participate in all aspectsof sailing Amicus II - from sail handling to steering tooffshore navigation. Once in the Apostle Islands, wewill enjoy the beaches and explore the islands and thenprepare for the 37 mile crossing to Knife River. Duringthis leg you will learn about anchoring, coastal navigationand chart reading. If all goes according to plan, we willspend the first night at the North House Folk SchoolDock, three nights in the Apostle Islands and cross toKnife River on the last day. Limited to four students –discounts for a group of four. Tuition includes food andlodging throughout the course. Separate tuition payment& cancellation policies apply to this course.length (days) 5 hours Day 1: start at 5 pm,Day 5: arrive in Knife River at 5 pmtuition $650 includes all meals and lodgingearly bird tuition (6+ weeks in advance) $600materials included age with adult 13+ at full price888-387-9762Sail Training: Harbor-BasedSail Training Trip:Isle Royale Circumnavigationwith Mark & Katya Gordon6/16/13-6/25/13In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a uniqueand remote island archipelago. Isle Royale NationalPark preserves 132,018 acres of land that were federallydesignated as wilderness on October 20, 1976. Thepark consists of one large island surrounded by over 450smaller islands, located in the largest fresh water lake inthe world. Isle Royale’s unique ecosystem led to it beingdesignated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980.Set sail for an adventure that only miles of wilderness, aseaworthy sailboat, and a seasoned captain can provide.NHFS is partnering with Amicus Adventure Sailing toprovide a 10-day circumnavigation of Isle Royale. Theisland provides an ideal setting to bring you into a worldwithout cell phones and other modern “conveniences.”The hundreds of secluded bays and inlets around IsleRoyale are ideal for exploring from a sailboat, and we willalso bring two kayaks and a rowing dinghy for exploringthe bays and streams around our anchorages andaccessing the hundreds of miles of hiking trails that lacethe island. Bring your sense of adventure and get readyto discover one of Lake Superior’s most precious gemsas we sail, kayak and hike our way around Isle RoyaleNational Park.As a participant you will have the total sailing experience:from sail handling to navigation and anchoring you willhave the opportunity to participate in all aspects sailingand cruising Amicus II. There will be plenty of time forhiking the trails and exploring the bays and streams bykayak and dinghy. Discussion topics throughoutthe trip include the unique eco-system of Isle Royale, thebiology and geology of Lake Superior, fish and exoticspecies, and the rich history of the island.By the end of this adventure you will have developeda new appreciation for the lake, formed a unique bondwith your shipmates, and gained some incredible sailingexperience. This course is open to children (ages 13+)but the tuition rate is the same as adults. Maximumgroup size is four, discounted rate for groups of 4.length (days) 10 hours Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day:5pm finishtuition $1550 $1550-$2100 single berth; $3300-$3800 sharedearly bird tuition (6+ weeks in advance) $1550materials included age with adult 13+ at full priceSail Training: Harbor-Basedwith Matt Thomas8/23/13-8/24/13Raise a sail, drop an anchor, plot a course, make an eyesplice and take command of our 50’ gaff-rigged schooner,Hjørdis. Minds and hands will be kept busy as weset sail on Lake Superior applying classroom theory andpractical experience. This class will help develop the skillsit takes to be confident and competent on the largest ofinland seas. Aspects from age-old wisdom to moderntechniques will all be covered including navigation, ropework, points of sail, rigging, GPS, boat handling, weatherforecasting, heavy weather sailing, rules of the road andsail theory. Participants may utilize local lodging or inquireabout accommodations aboard Hjørdis. Maximumclass size is six participants.length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pmtuition $300 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $280materials included37daily sailsLake Superior SchoonerAdventure: Two-hour SailMemorial Weekend through SeptemberDeparture times - 9am; 11 am; 1 pm; 3 pm & 5pmSet sail on Lake Superior aboard Grand Marais’signature boat, the Hjørdis - a 50’ traditionallyrigged schooner. Your two-hour sailing adventureincludes an introduction to the craft of sail and, asopportunities arise, a colorful look at the ecology,geology, and history of Lake Superior. The twohoursail begins with a tour of the Grand MaraisHarbor and, as conditions permit, a journey past thelighthouse and onto the largest freshwater lake inthe world - Lake Superior. Your sailing experiencemay include views of the Sawtooth Mountains alongthe North Shore or nearby commercial fishing netsset up to 200 feet deep. Sails most days of the weekfrom Memorial Day weekend through September.Call for reservations - six passenger maximum.Some sailing times may vary by month - call toconfirm departure availability.Cost - $45 for adults/$35 for children under 12All 9 am sails are $35 per personSunset Over The Sawtooths SailJuly through SeptemberDeparture 1 hour before sunsetHop aboard the Hjørdis as she sets sail at dusk,capturing the spectacular sunsets on the NorthShore of Lake Superior. As the sun creeps behindthe Sawtooth Mountain range in the west, you willenjoy the ‘red’ skies over the Sawtooth Mountainrange along the shore. As the sun sets, a feast ofrising stars is a dazzling experience not to be missed.Starting times vary depending on the time of sunset- call ahead.Cost - $55 for adults and childrenSuperior Full Moon SailJuly through AugustDeparture times - duskSet sail aboard the Hjørdis at dusk and witnessthe full moon rising over Lake Superior. Getmystified by moonshadows and learn more aboutlunar cycles and ‘tides’ on Lake Superior. Enjoy therising stars as they make their way across the sky.Starting times and dates vary depending on time ofmoonrise- call ahead. Sails are scheduled the eveningbefore, after and the actual full moon dates.Cost - $55 for adults and childrenmore details, more photos: www.northhouse.org