SMDPA, Western Colony, is hosting the second summer sailing event aboard the Lettie G. Howard on Presque Isle Bay in Erie.  After the 90-minute afternoon sail, we will take a short walk to The Cove Restaurant & Tavern for lunch.

The Lettie G. Howard an 1893 schooner now based in Erie, PA, is one of the last surviving Fredonia-style fishing schooners, built in Essex, Massachusetts.

On our 90 minute Day Sail, we will travel around Presque Isle Bay while learning about the boat’s history and even have a chance to help the crew set some of the larger sails.

The captain and crew will relate sailing experiences that our ancestors may have had on the Mayflower’s Atlantic crossing in 1620. 

Lunch will be at The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant & Tavern for our 3:00pm reservation.  Lunch costs are on your own.

We will walk to the restaurant for lunch immediately after the sail.  We have reservations at The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant. The restaurant is on the Presque Bay and offers a full menu  from starters, salads, wraps, burgers, and  sandwiches.  See their website for more information thecoveerie.com Family members and friends who want to meet and socialize for lunch are welcomed too.

Free and metered parking available in the area. There is also a parking garage.

There is LIMITED SEATING (and last year was a sold-out event!)  Must RSVP by July 3rd.

For More information, contact Keith Kammenzind [email protected]

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