Spend your summer on the high seas

Are you 12 to 18 years old and want to try something new this summer? Why not spend time on the water, travel, learn new skills and challenge yourself to reach new heights sailing a tall ship!

Aboard the 110-foot Fair Jeanne, youth 14-18 can chose between five different sailing adventures including the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Youth 12-14 can sail on board the Black Jack and explore the St. Lawrence River in a 5 day, 4 night adventure on the Ottawa River.

Once you step aboard, the ship’s company is divided into smaller watch groups, a new set of friends with whom you will learn the ropes, sleep, cook and yes…even clean a bit. You might find yourself 30-feet in the air unfurling sails, learning how to navigate the ship at the helm with the Captain, or take a break reading on deck under the setting sun.

But don’t worry, it’s not all work; we take shore excursions, swim from the ship, play tall ships Olympics and make memorable experiences happen.

- 1000 Islands and Lake Ontario: July 3-8 and July 10-15

- St. Lawrence Seaway and River to Quebec City: July 17-21

- Gulf of St. Lawrence - Saguenay, Gaspé Peninsula, Anticosti Island: July 23 to August 5

- Gaspé, Anticosti and Saguenay to Quebec City: August 7-20

- Quebec City to Brockville: August 22 -27

Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure inspires leadership, good citizenship and lifelong friendships sailing tall ships! So put the cell phone aside for a few days (don’t worry, you can have it on shore leave) and step aboard for the adventure of a lifetime. www.TallshipsAdventure.org