Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Sailing Lake Erie Documentary by Martin Antkowiak

LEARN TO SAIL with ODYSEA ADVENTURES
Please contact mactavious@hotmail.com so that we can arrange a package that fits your budget this year.

SAILING LAKE ERIE PART 1

SAILING LAKE ERIE PART 2

SAILING Lake Erie Port Stanley Ontario


SAILING Lake Erie from Port Stanley Ontario
1 hour Sailing introduction Tour departing Port Stanley Ontario
$150

WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF ... ODYSEA ADVENTURES
Sail aboard a 30 foot vessel on the Great Lakes. Why over spend on trips down south when all you need is right here on Lake Erie.

Packages offered :
* Learn to Sail - Seamanship, Navigation, Piloting, Small engine repairs
* Romantic evening/day sails with a loved one
* Group / Corporate Parties of up to 4 people
* Family trips of up to four people
* Anniversary / Engagement photo-shoots as you sail
* Across the lake excursions or Canadian coasts for weekends and up to a week




Sunset Sail - Evening sail
- $250
- 2 people
- Departure - Port Stanley -Start time 4pm to 9pm
- includes professional photos from the day compiled on CD

Romancing the Lady - Sailing - 1 day
- $380
- 2 people
- Departure - Port Stanley- Start time is 9am or 10am to 9pm
- includes professional photos of the day complied on CD

Moon Cruise - 2 days
- $600
- 2 people - Forward sleeping berth for 2
- Departure - Port Stanley- Start time 9am or 10am. Sail at night under the moon. Anchor in the Harbor, or if calm across
from a private beach for a night bonfire.
- includes professional photos of the day complied on CD

Nature Preserve Experience - 4 days
- $1000
- 2 people or 2 couples
- Departure - Port Stanley - Start time 8am
- Sail all day to Rondeau Harbour.
This is a pristine Nature Preserve with a natural Harbor great for fishing. Spend the nights on
a beach to enjoy bonfires. Fish out for a day for Salmon or Walley (Pickerel ), and Trout.
(Fishing license must be purchased.)
- includes professional photos of the trip complied on CD
- Please note that you may need to arrange a pick-up by car from Rondeau if the weather does
not allow us to return on the fourth day.

ISLANDS ADVENTURE - up to 2 weeks
-$2500
- 2 people
- Departure - Port Stanley- Start time 8am and gone for two weeks
- Sail to Rondau Harour for the first day. On the second day sail to Pelee Island. Tour around by bicycle. Visit the Pelee Island Winery. Anchor at Pelee Island Fish Point, a kilometer sand spit which is the most southern part of Canada.
- Sail to South Bass Island, Put N Bay. An island occupied by U.S.A. You must apply for an I-68 at the border at least 2 months prior to departure, in order to visit the U.S.A.
- Depending on the weather we will sail to and explore the islands of Lake Erie, and on return stay one more night at Rondeau Harbor. If weather is not permitting for a return after 2 weeks, crew may need to arrange a pick-up from either Leamington or Rondeau.
- includes professional photos of the trip complied on CD


All sailing excursion include Skilled Captain with Certification
London Power and Sail Squadron
- Pleasure Craft Certified
- Marine Radio Operator Certified
- Advanced Piloting and Navigation Certified

Please book with me at least one week ahead of intended departure, and include the day(s) or evening you would like to go out. I require a 50% non-refundable deposit to book.
Depending on weather, if its too rough, we re-shedule once.

THE VESSEL - ODYSEA

A fast, sensitive MORC competitor. A stable, forgiving comfortable cruising boat ready for day or all summer long sails.
- six berth accommodation , 2 person V berth, 2 quarter berths
- dinette layout that turns into a double berth
- fully enclosed head
- six foot galley
- two separate cabins with door between
- Icebox

LOA- 29'4"
DWL- 23'
Beam- 8'2"
Draft- 4'6"
Displacement- 6500lbs
Ballast- 3000lbs

SAILS :
2 mainsail - 155 sq.ft
working jib - 183 sq.ft
No 1 Genoa- 306 sq.ft
Spinnaker - assymetrical
Sail bags and covers

Cockpit Wheel Steering with S2 Auto Pilot
Universal Atomic Four Engine - 4 stroke Gas

ANCHORING:
-400+ feet of rode
-40 feet of chain
-35lb plow anchor
-two 12 lb danforths

SAFETY:
-Fire Extinguisher
-Spotlight
-Flares
-Stern Swim ladder
-Radar reflector
-Maunal bilge pump

EXTRAS:
-Dodger
-Cockpit cushions
-Galley cushions
-Steel Cradle
-Rail mount Marine Propane BBQ
-Propane stove
-Cruising Guides and Cruising Charts
-Plotter - Navigation / Piloting toolsPlenty of cabinet space

ELECTRONICS :
- Raymarine S2 Autopilot- Brand new
- Seimans stern mounted Solar Panel
- Battery meter and charge controler
- Garmin GPS Receiver 48
- Garmin GPS E-trex
- Loran C Marine 99L-C
- Fish finder/ Depth reader / Speed guage / Humminbird Wide optic
- VHF5 Handheld Marine Radio
- 2/ 12 volt Marine Batteries
- Gemini Compass
- Uniden Oceanus VHF Radio
- Maxima Marine Radio/cassette player
- Speed/distance guage

WHAT TO BRING TO GO SAILING:
Bathing suit
Sunglasses
Camera / Video Camera
Fast drying towel
Water proof LED Flashlight
Backpack / Duffel Bag
Sun-screen 30+UPS
Hat
socks
T-shirt/Jacket
Pants/shorts
Sandals
Non-skid shoes white soles
Pen/paper/note-book
Sound signaling device / whistle
Snacks / beverages for the crew
Sleeping Bag for overnight sails
Small tent for over night sails
a bottle of dark-rum for the Capt'n...arrrg

For further information or booking requests, please message me for full details, or call
519 668 9358

Cheers, The Captain
ODYSEA ADVENTURES
mactavious@hotmail.com

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Note : This is an "adventure", meaning there are dangers and perils on the lake as they are at sea. ODYSEA ADVENTURES or its affiliates will not be responsible for injury or death. All crew are expected to fill out waiver prior to departures.