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I grew up on the family farm on the shore of Lake Erie where hard work and perseverance were valued above all other qualities. Days were long in the hot summer sun and my daily reward was a swim in Lake Erie.

As luck would have it, when I was about 10, I vacationed with family at a waterside cottage and invited to sail on a small sailboat. I had never seen a sailboat up close before and was hooked after one sail! Little did I know that twenty-four years would pass before I would get another chance. Sailing had made an indelible mark on me and I was determined to seek it out. How though? I knew no one with a boat.

I seized my second chance when it came, and for the past 17 years learned to sail as part of a crew in our local weeknight races on Presque Isle Bay. Racing sailboats is similar to racing cars. One learns the impact that each adjustment has on boat speed. Racing also teaches you how to handle a boat in all weather conditions. I’ve also spent time teaching high schoolers how to sail, to build wooden boats, and to navigate them. I love sharing the experience.

I quickly realized what a privilege it is to experience sailing in one of the few naturally protected ports on the Great Lakes. I learned that those of us who call Erie our home are fortunate to utilize this rare natural resource and made the decision to share it with others.

In 2020, I studied intently for the formidable US Coast Guard captains exam and earned a 25 ton master credential including auxiliary sailing and towing endorsements.

I founded this company with the goal to share the sailing experience with everyone. I’ve loved it since I was a kid and I hope you will too.