S.V. ALEKONA

From the STURDY helm of ALEKONA it is possible to access EARTH’S FIVE oceanS & SEVEN continentS. bUT IT IS right HERE in lake michigan, one of the grandest fresh water lakes in the world and WE ARE KEEN TO SHARE WITH YOU. NORTHPORT, MICHIGAN IS A REMARKABLE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - offerING some of the WORLD’S clearest waters and legendary sailing. Adventure in our backyard and to near islands. Experience a night at anchor, or an overnight passage under the stars. Sail & anchor. swim & paddle board. Learn and explore.

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Wind shadowed behind the tippy top of Leelanau, Northport bay is protected from prevailing westerly winds, most often providing light air and gentle seas. ALEKONA presents afternoon and sunset sails for groups of 2-6.

Reserve an afternoon or sundowner sail, home-made suppers at anchor, or an overnight at the dock with friends.

 

ADVENTURE SAILOR…

For the adrenaline junkies ready to explore beyond the confines of Traverse Bay, our steel hauled ALEKONA has journeyed through hell & high-seas all the way from the South Pacific. Her seaworthiness and stability ratio allow us to safely build itineraries to take sailors further. Beaver and Mackinac island await.

With SAIL UP NORTH you can personalize a 3-7 day voyage aligned with your goals. These are get-your-hands-dirty-everybodies-participating-voyages. This is the caliber of adventure SAIL UP NORTH is most excited to share with you. Experience is not required, enthusiasm is.

BUILT FOR THE BRAVE,

ALEKONA WILL TAKE YOU THERE.

The Great Lakes are the largest fresh-water system in the world. Let that sink in. What we have here is 20% of the globe’s fresh water source. We have an absolute gold mine for water sport and grounds to develop credible seamanship.

The sailing we can accomplish in the Great Lakes can be as boisterous as ocean sailing. With swift weather changes and shifting sea states, navigating the Great Lakes can teach us some of the most important elements of sail handling. Alternatively we are able to offer day & evening sails within the protection of Northport Bay, facilitating those who are looking to kick back and enjoy a gentler ride.