Specialties
Captained charter sailing aboard Amicus II, a custom 40-foot steel cutter. There is no better way to experience the fantastic Lake Superior shoreline. Day sails, evening sails, moonlight sails, and trips up to two weeks. Individuals, families and organized groups. Located in Knife River,15 miles north of Duluth on the Scenic Highway.
Winter River Exploration!!
Travel the ice through deep gorges, hike up frozen waterfalls and duck into caves etched out over thousands of years. Come and explore these hidden gems of the North Shore! No experience necessary, families welcome.
History
Established in 2010.
Mark and Katya Gordon are co-owners of Amicus Adventure Sailing, a small family-owned charter sailing business that operates out of Knife River, MN. Mark (captain) has more than 25 years experience in directing wilderness programs and leading wilderness trips with people of all ages. He has 20 years as a licensed Captain and EMT. He currently holds a 50 Ton Masters license. Katya (first mate) is a lifelong sailor and veteran of outdoor wilderness experiences, with more than 20 years of experience leading trips in mountains, lakes, deserts, rivers, and oceans.
Together they have sailed well over 15,000 miles on Lake Superior and beyond with their their two daughters, Cedar (12) and Lamar (9). In June 2013 they completed their second sailing cruise to the Bahamas and back from Lake Superior, logging just over 5,000 miles in 10 months aboard Amicus II.
Meet the Business Owner: Mark and Katya G.
Katya and Mark began Amicus Adventure Sailing to bring their their passions for sailing, Lake Superior, and the northern wilderness, to others who might never otherwise have the opportunity to sail on Lake Superior.