Find authentic adventure while learning traditional sailing and rowing.


Find out how to participate

Our mission is to teach people about the maritime history of the Great Lakes prior to Confederation. To do this, we offer hands-on sailing and rowing lessons aboard our boat. Our regularly-scheduled events are available to anyone interested in participating. No experience is required. It’s a small boat, so space is limited and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, but there will be many scheduled events in a season. Come sail with us, try it out, and if you like it, come back for more. There’s always something new to learn.

If you enjoy your initial experiences and want to sail regularly, consider becoming a Member of the Society. Members get priority access to our events and are offered space on the boat in advance of non-members.

For a fully immersive experience, attend our reenactment events. These events are held at historic sites and aim to recreate various aspects of life and naval combat during the War of 1812.

  • Sail with us

    View our schedule and sign up for cruises aboard our boat. Learn to row and sail, key knots, and basic seamanship. No experience necessary, but adventure guaranteed!

  • Join the Society

    Membership has benefits! Members of the Society get priority seating on the boat, access to exclusive Psyche merchandise, and a say in how the Society is run.

  • Reenact with us

    Hear the roar of cannons and muskets in rousing recreations of naval battles of the War of 1812, then experience authentic 19th century encampments and food.