Pirate Chaser Sails
Friends Good Will is a tall ship sailing out of the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Michigan. The square topsail sloop is a replica of a ship of that name that fought for both the US and Great Britain during the War of 1812. The ship takes regularly scheduled sails on Lake Michigan, with crew dressed in full 1812 era regalia from mid May through Mid September. During the summer months special “Pirate Chaser Adventure Sails” are scheduled for the younger set at 10 AM, Wednesday though Saturday. The Captain briefs the young recruits on operations and procedures that will insure not only the sighting of pirates, but a guarantee of capturing the scoundrels and, in the tradition of the buccaneers, sharing in their loot. Never has so much adventure been packed into one 90 minute sail. For details and reservations call 1 800 747 3810 or purchase tickets online.
How to Catch a Pirate
- Book passage on a Friends Good Will Pirate Chaser Sail.
- Get a dockside briefing by the Captain on recent pirate sightings in the area.
- Board the tall ship Friends Good Will with your fellow recruits, cast off the dock, and follow the Black River into Lake Michigan … then hoist the sails high.
- Look for pirates.
- Upon sighting, fire a warning shot over their bow, overtake their ship…or if the pirates are attacking repel them with gusto.
- Capture the scoundrels, recover their treasure, and sail for home to divide the spoils.
Specifics:
Sails open to children 4 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tariff: $35 per person.
90 minute Pirate Chaser Sails will take place on Lake Michigan.
In the event of inclement weather fares will be refunded or accredited to a future sail.
Go/No Go weather decisions at sole discretion of the captain.
Fun for the whole family.
