Mark Gordon
Two Harbors, MN
Mark and Katya Gordon are co-owners of Amicus Adventure Sailing, a small family-owned charter business that operates out of Knife River, MN. Mark (captain) has more than 40 years experience in leading trips and over 18 years as a licensed Captain and EMT. Together they have sailed thousands of miles on Lake Superior and beyond with their two daughters Cedar and Lamar.
Current Courses Offered by Mark Gordon
3 days
Celestial Navigation: From Noon Sight To Dancing with the Stars
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Celestial navigation is one of the oldest forms of navigation. For thousands of years, an understanding of the sky has guided mariners safely across the trackless oceans of the world. It is a traditional craft that is rich in both history and romance. With the advent of modern electronics, one…
Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 – Sun, Sep 13th, 2020
9am-5pm, times will vary some during class
9am-5pm, times will vary some during class
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
10 Days
Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation
In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a unique and remote island archipelago. Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of federally designated wilderness. The Park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands, located in the largest freshwater lake in the world. Set sail for…
Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 – Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020
First Day: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
First Day: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Past Courses Offered by Mark Gordon
Celestial Navigation I: The Noon Sight for Latitude and Longitude
Celestial Navigation II: Spending the Day with the Sun
Celestial Navigation III: Navigating by the Stars
Sail Training Trip: Grand Marais to Knife River (via the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore)
Sail Training Trip: Knife River, MN to North House (via the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore)
Sail Training Trip: Learn to Cruise the North Shore, Grand Marais to Knife River
Sail Training Trip: Learn to Cruise the North Shore, Knife River to Grand Marais
Sail Training Trip: Slate Island Exploration
