MANITOU
Certification
USCG Certification
Passenger Vessel (Subchapter T)Story
Owned and operated by Traverse Tall Ship Co., LLC, the schooner Manitou is one of the largest sailing vessels on the Great Lakes. This replica of a 19th century “coaster” can accommodate 24 overnight guests and 62 passengers for day excursions. Manitou is fully certified by the US Coast Guard and offers day sails on Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan. In addition, join us for an adventurous overnight as part of our “Floating Bed & Breakfast.” Wake up in the morning to hot coffee and fresh baked muffins from the galley before sitting down to a full breakfast prepared from scratch on the wood stove. For a more in depth experience, Manitou offers three and four day sailing adventures to the islands, bays and coastal villages of northern Lake Michigan. In conjunction with Inland Seas Education Association Manitou operates the Schoolship Program, which provides an environmental, historical, and sail training education for students during the spring. The schooner offers partial as well as private charter service to family, company, and motor coach groups.

Specifications
Rig: Schooner
Homeport: Traverse City, MI
Sparred Length: 114'
LOD: 77'
LWL: 65'
Beam: 21'
Rig height: 77'
Freeboard: 6'
Sail Area: 3,000 square feet
Tons: 82
Hull: steel
Facts
Program Type: Maritime History, Marine Science
Normal cruising waters: Great Lakes
Season: May-October
Built: 1982
Crew: 5
Contact: Captain Dave McGinnis
Tel: 231-941-2000
E-mail: manitou@tallshipsailing.com
Website: https://tallshipsailing.com/