Instructors
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 30 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. Katya is an author, sailor, and adventurer and if you are lucky enough to be on one of her trips - she will amaze you with her ability to provide scrumptious, healthy meals from a kitchen smaller than a broom closet.
Current Courses Offered by Mark Gordon
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…
Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 – Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
10 days [Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish]
10 days [Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish]
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
Past Courses Offered by Mark Gordon
Canadian North Shore Exploration and Sail Training
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
Celestial Navigation: Dancing with the Stars
Isle Royale and the Sleeping Giant
Sail Training Trip: Cruise the North Shore, Grand Marais to Knife River
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: Learn to Cruise the North Shore, Knife River to Grand Marais
Sail Training Trip: Lonely Island Tour
Sail Training Trip: Slate Island Exploration
