Sailing Adventure with Lettie G. Howard in Erie

Photo: South Street Seaport Museum

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Price (per person):

• Adults (age 13+) - $30
• Children (age 12 & under) - $20
• Flagship Niagara League members receive a $5 discount on adult tickets.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sails sell out quickly and we have a limited number of sail dates and spots available during our sailing season!

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Duration:

• Lettie G. Howard departs from Dobbins Landing at the foot of State Street in Erie, PA

• 1 1/2 hours sailing in Presque Isle Bay. Exact sailing route and sail plan is at the Captain’s discretion, subject to change, and dependent on wind and weather conditions.

• Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the sail to check in. The ship departs from the dock at the scheduled time of the sail with or without you on it.

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About Lettie G. Howard:

Sail on one of the last surviving vessels of her kind!

Lettie G. Howard is one of the last surviving wooden Fredonia style fishing schooners. She was built in Essex, Massachusetts in 1893 and fished off the Northeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts. She arrived at South Street Seaport Museum in New York City in 1968 and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. She underwent an extensive two-year rebuild that restored her to her original appearance in the 1990s.

Lettie G. Howard is owned by the South Street Seaport Museum and is operated as a programmatic collaboration between the South Street Seaport Museum and the Flagship Niagara League.

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On a typical day sail:

We will check everyone in 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the sail and then board everyone. The Captain or Chief Mate will give a short introduction before maneuvering off the dock and heading into Presque Isle Bay. You’ll help the crew set some of the larger sails and sit back, relax, and enjoy sailing. You’ll meet the crew, learn about Lettie G. Howard’s unique history, and experience Erie from the water by sailing in its natural harbor, Presque Isle Bay.

This is a general plan for a sail, however, please know that sailing plans are subject to change. Exact sailing route and sail plan is at the Captain’s discretion and dependent on wind and weather conditions.

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Key Points:

• Rain or shine event. Umbrellas are not permitted onboard. If it will look like rain, please bring a rain jacket/pants/boots instead.
• There are benches for seating onboard.
• No food or drink included. You are welcome to bring your own non-perishable snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in non-glass/closed containers. Water will be available onboard.
• Onboard restroom is rustic and intended for urgent situations only.
• Contact: (844) 573-7245 Info@SailFNL.org.

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Fine Print:

• Rain or shine event. Tickets are only valid for the date, time, and type of sail indicated on them. Refunds will only be given in the event that the sail is cancelled by management due to circumstances including but not limited to weather, maintenance problems, and/or scheduling changes. Whether or not to sail is ultimately the sole decision of the Captain. No-shows will not be issued refunds nor credit.
• By sailing, you agree and consent to FNL and/or SSSM using pictures and/or any other form of media material for publication and/or promotional purposes.

Lettie G. Howard is owned by the South Street Seaport Museum and is operated as a programmatic collaboration between the South Street Seaport Museum and the Flagship Niagara League.