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Edith M Becker: Tall-ship Sailing Out of Sister Bay
A 2-hour tall-ship charter aboard the Edith M Becker offering hands-on sailing or relaxed sightseeing on the waters of Door County.
Edith M Becker: Tall-ship Sailing Out of Sister Bay.
The Edith M Becker is Door County’s registered tall ship and a mainstay on the waters off Sister Bay. On a two-hour charter with Sail Door County you can join skilled captains and crew, choose to heave a halyard and help sail, or sit back as the crew shuts down the engine and the ship slips along the shoreline and open water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An Iconic Registered Tall Ship
The Edith M Becker is described as a mainstay on the waters of Sister Bay — a tall ship that serves as the platform for short sailing charters around Door County.
Hands-On Sailing or Quiet Observation
Skilled captains and crew invite passengers to participate — heave a halyard and assist with sailing — or simply relax as the engine is shut down and the ship sails under wind.
Two Hours of Door County Waterways
The two-hour charter is designed to showcase the pristine waters and natural scenery of Door County from the unique vantage of a tall ship.
What the day feels like
What the 2-hour Charter Feels Like
Over the course of a two-hour outing aboard the Edith M Becker you move between powered and pure-sail moments guided by experienced captains and crew; the pace can be active and communal when guests assist with lines or quietly contemplative when the engine is cut and the ship sails along Door County’s shoreline.
THE SHIP
An Iconic Registered Tall Ship
The Edith M Becker is described as a mainstay on the waters of Sister Bay — a tall ship that serves as the platform for short sailing charters around Door County.
THE EXPERIENCE
Hands-On Sailing or Quiet Observation
Skilled captains and crew invite passengers to participate — heave a halyard and assist with sailing — or simply relax as the engine is shut down and the ship sails under wind.
THE SETTING
Two Hours of Door County Waterways
The two-hour charter is designed to showcase the pristine waters and natural scenery of Door County from the unique vantage of a tall ship.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this sail suits — and who might want a different experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a two-hour sailing charter aboard the Edith M Becker.
Charters operate with the operator Sail Door County and the ship’s captains and crew.
Passengers may actively participate in sailing (for example, heaving a halyard) or choose to relax while the crew manages the vessel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Edith M Becker charter?
The sailing charter is two hours long.
How many passengers can the tall ship carry?
The Edith M Becker carries up to 22 passengers.
Where does the trip operate from?
The charters operate out of Sister Bay in Door County, Wisconsin.
Can guests take part in sailing the ship?
Yes. Guests can heave a halyard and otherwise assist under the guidance of the skilled captains and crew, or opt to relax on deck.
Who runs the Edith M Becker charters?
Charters aboard the Edith M Becker are operated by Sail Door County with captains and crew aboard each sailing.
What will I see on the charter?
The two-hour sail is designed to showcase the pristine waters and natural scenery of Door County from the tall-ship vantage.