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Well, it’s been a whirlwind of activity at the Tall Ship Company over these last few months!  In addition to schooner Manitou’s annual start-up ritual we’ve been immersed in the daunting but exciting task of purchasing, delivering, prepping and now chartering our new vessel, Scout.  Capt. […]

Scout has been sailing with charter guests for about three weeks now, and we’ve been having a great time!  We’ve done a bit of everything so far, including our standard 3 hour cruise, a Power Island Adventure, and some Sail […]

When you step aboard the tall ship Manitou, our goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime.  In a world of prepackaged, cookie cutter experiences we pride ourselves in the authenticity of our sailing adventures.  In keeping with […]

As I look outside on this dreary, rainy November day, it’s hard to believe just how quickly summer flew by this year.  Captain Brendan and First Mate Brett spent a long day yesterday getting Manitou’s winter cover secured.  Before we […]

Part 1  For those of you who have yet to experience the joy, exhilaration and relaxation that are part and parcel of sailing a windjammer, we thought we’d give you a taste.  So let’s get a feel for a typical […]

“Remember, she has a delayed response so you have to anticipate where you want her to go, not react to what she does.  If you do that you’ll always be playing catch-up.”  Wise words from our Captain, but who is […]

Greetings! As we write this, a cold October rain is beating down on the roof and a stripped down Manitou rolls at her dock in a big north swell. Within a week the winter house will be secured and she’ll […]

CELEBRATE WITH US! Traverse Tall Ship Co. is celebrating 30 years of sailing this season. To celebrate, we will be sharing photos and stories from current crew, former crew and we’d like to invite you to contribute to the season-long celebration. […]