Mark Gordon
Two Harbors, MN
Mark and Katya Gordon are co-owners of Amicus Adenture Sailing, a small family-owned charter business that operates out of Knife River, MN. Mark (captain) has more than 25 years experience in leading trips and over 18 years as a licensed Captain and EMT. Katya (first mate) is a lifelong sailor and is a veteran of outdoor wilderness experiences, with more than 15 years of experience leading trips in mountains, lakes, deserts, rivers and oceans. 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
2 Days
Celestial Navigation 1: The Noon Sight for Latitude and Longitude
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Celestial navigation is one of the oldest of all forms of navigation and for thousands of years 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 can now…
Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 – Fri, Oct 6th, 2017
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
2 days
Celestial Navigation 2 : Spending the Day with the Sun
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Once you've mastered the Noon Sight, it is time to spend a day with the sun, taking sextant sights throughout the day and advancing your position on the chart. This course will take students beyond the noon sight and teach them how to find a position by taking sextant sights…
Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 – Sun, Oct 8th, 2017
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
5 Days
Sail Training Trip: Grand Marais to Knife River (via the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore)
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Join us for an adventurous sail training expedition that combines the rigors of offshore sailing with the more tranquil waters of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The trip will begin at the North House Folk School dock as we prepare for the 46-mile open water crossing to the Apostle Islands.…
Fri, Jun 29th, 2018 – Tue, Jul 3rd, 2018
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
10 Days
Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a unique and remote island archipelago. Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of land that were federally designated as wilderness in 1976. The park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands, located in the largest fresh water…
Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 – Sat, Jun 16th, 2018
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
1 Day
Winter River Exploration
Come explore the wild rivers and gorges of the North Shore at its seasonal zenith, the end of winter. The unique combination of ice, snow, and sun conditions that generally occur at the end of winter provide excellent travel opportunities for those who want to explore. We will travel up…
Sat, Feb 10th, 2018