My name is Griffin Hayes, and I’m not exaggerating when I say I wouldn’t be the person I am today, both personally and professionally, were it not for Niagara. I was born and raised here, in Erie. As a child I was always so excited to see our very own Flagship, out on...
My name is Frankie Tracey. I'm 17 years old and currently a tall ship deckhand. I started my career on tall ships on the US Brig Niagara. As you can probably tell by looking at my profile, I rarely ever post online. After reading the "Eulogy for Niagara" by Hope...
This is one of several testimonials that were written in late 2021 and early 2022 by US Brig Niagara volunteers in support of keeping Niagara sailing. They were sent to local state legislators and PHMC administrators. That's Leslie in the middle of the photo, at the...
This is one of several testimonials that were written in late 2021 and early 2022 by US Brig Niagara volunteers in support of keeping Niagara sailing. They were sent to local state legislators and PHMC administrators. October 9, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, The...
This is an open letter from Muriel Curtis. Muriel is the director of the Station Maine, a youth rowing & leadership development program which operates near Rockland, ME. Station Maine formed a collaborative partnership with the FNL to bring some of her students...
These are a collection of letters from Muriel Curtis to then Senior Captain & PHMC Site Administer, Walter Rybka. Muriel is the director of the Station Maine, a youth rowing & leadership development program which operates near Rockland, ME. Station Maine...
This is a blog post shared by Hope Collins, a former crewmember of Niagara, on her personal blog. We encourage you to visit and see the impact Niagara's sailing programs can have on the lives of her students and crew, few could say it better....