BaySail's info
BaySail's Mission
>> To foster environmental stewardship of the Saginaw Bay Watershed and the Great Lakes ecosystem and to provide personal development opportunities for learners of all ages through ship board and land based educational experiences. <<
Donors
- Alden and Vada Dow Foundation
- Bay Area Community Foundation
- Bay City Morning Rotary
- Bay City Noon Rotary
- The Bay City Times
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
- Consumer's Energy Foundation
- Dow Chemical Foundation
- Gougeon Brothers
- General Motors Powertrain
- Kantzler Foundation
- Michigan Sea Grant
- Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
- Realtor's Association of Bay County
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Russell & Maxine Smith Foundation
- Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
- Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation
- S.C. Johnson Foundation
- Wienlander Fitzhugh
Private Charters

Treat your guests to the most creative destination for any group outing or party – the deck of a tall ship! Come aboard and let us pamper your group during a marvelous sail, or enjoy our beautiful riverside location in Bay City during a dockside reception.

What kind of large gathering are you planning? Looking for something a little different? If you have the idea, let us help you complete your plans by hosting your event on one of the Appledore schooners. We can accomodate up to 48 on the Appledore IV and up to 29 on the Appledore V.
Charters are typically three or four hours in duration, in addition to time for boarding and disembarking.
For additional information about chartering either of the Appledore schooners please contact us.

Captains, Crew & Ships:
Our schooners are certified passenger vessels subject to annual inspections by the US Coast Guard. The Appledore Captains are also certified by the Coast Guard, and our crew are experienced sailors. During your charter they will work closely with you to create the perfect outing; one that will be truly memorable and fun. Do you want to help sail the ship? Just let us know and we will have you hauling on halyards and taking a trick on the wheel!
Catering:
Click here to see our charter menus.
Pricing:
Click here for current pricing.
Weddings:
Click here for current pricing.
Availability:
Ft. Myers Beach: Everyday, Nov - April 30.
Bay City: Everyday, May - October 30.
Mackinaw City: Weekends, Memorial Day - Labor Day
“… our wedding was PERFECT! We had the most amazing day that I didn't want to end; like our own fairytale.” – Rebecca and Eric Mailette, 2009




