Sail With Us
Step aboard the historic 1893 fishing schooner Lettie G. Howard for a maritime adventure like no other!
Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing day sail on Erie Bay, exploring during a port visit, or embarking on a multi-week educational voyage, Lettie offers something for everyone. Choose to hoist sails and practice traditional maritime skills or simply relax and immerse yourself in the stories of America’s seafaring past.
Discover the past aboard this living piece of history and create memories while helping to preserve maritime tradition.
Private Booking Options
In addition to our regular day sail program, we offer a series of custom experiences for groups of all shapes and sizes; take a look at some of the custom programs we offer below for inspiration.
Sailing programs on the Lettie G Howard have a maximum capacity of 34 passengers.
If you wish to book a private program or have any questions, please contact us via any of the methods below.
School Day Sails
Give your students a formative maritime experience
As part of the our commitment to outreach and education, The Flagship Niagara League offers educational sailing experiences for grades 8 through 12, encouraging students to explore Erie’s maritime heritage and delve into the science of sailing.
Team Building & Corporate Sails
Important Information
Where to board
Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the sail to check in. The ship departs promptly from the dock at the scheduled time of the sail.
Lettie G. Howard sails from Dobbins Landing near the Bicentennial Tower, at the foot of State Street in Erie, PA.
Free and metered parking is available within walking distance. During special events, holidays, and at peak times, parking spots may be harder to find or less conveniently located — please plan accordingly.
Boarding Location
What to expect
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 are welcome to help the crew set some of the larger sails or may sit back, relax, and enjoy sailing, though we highly encourage participation.
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.
Day Sails are typically 1 1/2 hours long while sunset sails run for 2 hours.
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.