https://www.sailtraversecity.com/home-compass-rose-sailing-company-althea-traverse-city-sailing daily 1.0 2025-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1646017514222-STGX76VMLP6QR18YHVWO/althea+home+page+white.png Compass Rose Sailing Company Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1644463299032-TBDMQPAC3OCSTNUD4BYR/Althea+anchor+edit+gold+and+black+cropped+lighter+stripe.png Compass Rose Sailing Company Home - Reserve a custom, private sailing adventure for you and your family At 46 feet, Althea is Traverse City’s largest private charter sailing yacht. She has relaxing accommodations both on deck and below. Experience the joys of cruising on Grand Traverse Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/6e5d6c35-0e28-4f46-a7ac-e0bc4ddfda26/althea+interior+sail+traverse+city+sailing.jpg Compass Rose Sailing Company Home - Traverse City Sailing at its finest We invite you to kick back and relax on a sailing cruise aboard the beautiful Althea and experience Traverse City and Grand Traverse Bay! This classic 1963 offshore racing yacht, designed and once owned by renowned yachtsman and America’s Cup winner Ted Hood, is perfectly suited for an exquisite sailing excursion on the Bay. Along with a professional captain and crew, Althea is rated to take 6 guests on board her historic decks. Create an unforgettable boating experience onboard the majestic Althea. https://www.sailtraversecity.com/about-classic-yacht-althea-traverse-city-sailing daily 0.75 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1646014520626-ZL08IFN6ROMIC3IH3WKW/0137B4D4-AFE6-496C-831B-2326D985DAB2.jpg Classic Yacht Althea CLASSIC YAWL ALTHEA Althea was designed by renowned designer and captain Fredrick “Ted” E. Hood and was built in Bresken, Netherlands by Frans Maas in 1963. She was owned and raced by Mr. Hood in the Newport to Bermuda, Marblehead to Halifax, and the SORC races in the early 60’s. In the Late 60’s early 70’s she was sold to a new home on the Great Lakes where she competed in the Mackinac races on Lake Huron. Since that time she has been retired to private ownership to the east coast of New York and New England until her delivery to Traverse City, Michigan in 2021. She is a beautiful yacht well suited for a relaxed or lively sailing charters on Grand Traverse Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657569841756-KF2I5VB6P63QMURJFQR1/port%2Btack%2Bwith%2Bcaleb.jpg Classic Yacht Althea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1644545537983-UXRZJSKAFYBVKG5E84MU/Robin%2BSI.jpg Classic Yacht Althea https://www.sailtraversecity.com/captain-sail-traverse-city daily 0.75 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657980491571-H7LKHSNFVGMVQXQCE598/Captain+Brett+crew+photo.jpg Captain & Crew - Captain Brett Derr Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657978927088-3AXXORQLKRU36PACJRHX/Jack+smiley+crew+photo+dock+line.JPG Captain & Crew - Jack Smiley Jack is entering his 4th summer season as a professional sailor. Though originally from Kentucky by way of Missouri by way of Texas; he now calls a live-aboard sailboat home in Florida when he is not sailing on the Great Lakes. Jack is an aspiring novelist and is working on his Merchant Mariner Credential to captain sail cargo vessels in Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657978490986-BWQGFSTOL6VDRS4IGCAW/Ethan+Gerds+crew+photo+shooter.jpg Captain & Crew - Ethan Gerds Eagle scout and NMC alum, Ethan is working his 5th season as a professional sailor. He is currently enrolled at Michigan Tech studying the correlation of GPA and mango margaritas. Next spring he will enter a masters program focused on environmental policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/15e3f364-e392-4d6f-9c20-5ab4c6ad7ee6/20220604_093954.jpg Captain & Crew Sailing Traverse City. Classic Yacht Althea Charter on Grand Traverse Bay. Crew setting sails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/6f62baf1-6e80-41c1-8baf-25df4a42f111/IMG_0830.jpg Captain & Crew Sail setting on Althea boat cruise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/4273b9b4-6033-4819-9b29-12b044eeb971/IMG_0804.jpg Captain & Crew Spinnaker set on Althea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/f0edc559-a064-4ab2-8585-3ed51d61916c/IMG_0865.CR2.jpg Captain & Crew Setting sails on Althea evening cruise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/e2a0f856-385a-4550-8ea3-1281eac175fe/IMG_0710.CR2.jpg Captain & Crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/ec1d46b2-2466-470f-a34a-46ff09a7fbe4/IMG_0791.CR2.jpg Captain & Crew https://www.sailtraversecity.com/boat-tour-information-classic-yacht-althea-traverse-city-sailing daily 0.75 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1643946567572-9QEQP4NYOBACI3NE5GP0/ALthea+Sail+Edit+dark+%281%29.png Boat Tour Info - Afternoon Sail 1:30 Departs Daily 2 or 3 hours, $430-$630 entire yacht, up to 6 passengers Spend the afternoon relaxing under sail on West Bay. Depart from the Discovery Pier in Traverse City at 1:30 and experience a private adventure with you and your guests. Assist the Captain and crew as they hoist the sails and then sit back and relax as you sail through the crystal clear waters of the Grand Traverse Bay. Read our feature in the Northern Express. Feel free to pack a lunch and some libations but please no hard coolers. Ice and water will be available onboard. Althea offers a truly unique boat tour experience. Please arrive at the Discovery Pier 15 minutes prior to departure. This allows time to get acquainted with the vessel and crew before dock lines are cast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657109966195-Z68BBYXF15HHBCF1VFW5/Althea+Drone+1.jpg Boat Tour Info - Evening Sail 5:30 Departs daily 2 or 3 hours, $475- $675 entire yacht, up to 6 passengers As featured in the New York Times, enjoy a beautiful evening on Grand Traverse Bay. Depart the Discovery Pier in Traverse City for a relaxing private evening onboard Althea. Settle back easy above or below decks in true classic style. Make it a dinner cruise and bring along snacks and beverages for your party or contact us about catering for your trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657571721684-OG1BF6O4RCO7EEGLVP3F/Althea+just+married+flag+.jpg Boat Tour Info - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1657571699951-RESN47Y28Y6VVEVKEMWX/Meat+and+Cheese+close.jpg Boat Tour Info - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0a8bd9b2f815bb6715d7b/1644545111049-32B0S7ZYPMW1J667XR5T/37041B5F-5385-4DC3-B451-240D03325256.jpeg Boat Tour Info - Custom Excursions Interested in reserving a longer sailing voyage or for a special occasion? Book a proposal, photoshoot, or anniversary. Want to get married by the captain during a private wedding ceremony? 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