Madeline is the State of Michigans good will ambassador and the ambassador of her home port, Traverse City Michigan. She is 92’ LOA and is completely built by, and maintained by volunteers. Anyone can learn to crew. This year we are celebrating her 30+ years on the Great Lakes!!

Champion was generously donated to us by the Barkhausen family in 2008. She is a 38’ Concordia Cutter that was built to be the “Ultimate Cruising Machine” In 1968. She is used for the SAIL Champion Program. The programs primary mission is to work with at-risk and disadvantaged youth.

The Sandpiper is a 16’ Marshall Catboat. She is a small, resilient craft with a gaff rig that is stable and easy to handle. She is often seen on the bay as we love to take her and whoever wants to join us out. She is an excellent training craft for beginners and fun for old salts, as well.

Witchcraft was built in 1968 in Northport, Michigan by Bill Livingston as a gift to his wife. When she was no longer able to care for the vessel she was donated to the MHA. We have had care of her for over 35 years. Witchcraft is 33’ long, with a 5’6” beam. She is engineless and incredibly quick moving on the water. For 2022 we have an unknown launch date due to spacial concerns.

Gracie L. is the first vessel that the Maritime Heritage Alliance ever built. In 2022 she is turning 40! She is a scaled down version of a Mackinaw boat, the small vessels that would bring the cargo from the larger ships to shore, and would also operate as fishing vessels in their own right. Gracie is 23’ and has 4 rowing stations. She is picture here in East Tawas without her foresail “racing” in 2019.