The sight of the burgundy sails of North House Folk School’s Hjordis
is a welcome sign of summer for North Shore residents. It is a treat to see the big ship sailing in the harbor from any vantage point—at the east or west breakwalls, on the cobblestone beach or while enjoying a cup of coffee at Java Moose or lunch at Angry Trout. However, nothing can beat the thrill of boarding the vessel for an adventure.
During the Wooden Boat Show, North House is offering Lake Superior sailing aboard the 50-foot Hjordis.
Set sail on Saturday, June 19 at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m.; noon; 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a one-hour sail in the Grand Marais harbor. Raise and set the sails. See the Sawtooth Mountain ridge from a different perspective.
Reservations are required and there is maximum of six participants $25 per person.
On Sunday, June 20, North House is offering a Lake Superior schooner adventure, two-hour sail aboard the Hjordis.
Sailors will also learn a bit about the ecology, geology, and history of the largest freshwater lake in the world. The adventure also requires reservations and there is a maximum of six participants. The adventure sets sail at 9:00, 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. $45 for adults, $35 for kids.
Above: Like the first robin or hummingbird, the arrival of the North House Folk School’s sailing vessel Hjordis is one of the first signs of spring. The folks who will be captaining the Hjordis this summer are Adam Harju, Matthew Thomas, Vicki Staudte, Tyler Howell, Carolyn Fritz, Matthew Brown. (Not pictured: Mark Gordon, Nathanael Kuenzli, Ben Doornbos)
For more information or to reserve a time to sail, call North House Folk School at (218) 387-9762.
A tale of two Matthews— Matthew Thomas (top) and Matthew Brown (bottom) are both returning to Hjordis this summer.
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