Governor Stone Schooner - Panama City (FL)

5 /5 bobisgud no: My son completed two camps in 2024. He loved it. It was affordable, and lunch was included. Every time I picked my son up from the camp he had the brightest smile. His soul was very, very Happy. My son learned so much about sailing. Capt. Anderson and Mrs. Colleen are so knowledgable, respectful and kind. We cant wait for the next camp.

5 /5 s d: The schooner Governor Stone is a gulf coast treasure. The vessel has been plying these waters for over 145 years. There is nothing like raising the sails, feeling the wind fill them, and watching as the vessel comes to life. Sadly the G.S. had a run in with Hurricane Michael and the hurricane won. Now thanks to the herculean efforts of the Friends of the Governor Stone {also known as F.O.G.S.} and local Panama City Shipwrights, the vessel is well on the way to sailing these waters once again. Help with this effort by joining F.O.G.S. and be a part of the resurrection of this this historic part of gulf coast maritime history.

5 /5 Jason Hurst: I was a frequent visitor to the marina where the Governor Stone was usually berthed and had seen the placard with information about it. I was stunned to learn that it was not a static museum piece, but instead was a working functioning vessel and that, for a reasonable donation you could go sailing on her. I took it for granted that it would always be there and eventually I would "Get around to it." Enter Hurricane Michael. I was so wrapped up in making repairs to my own place that it was months before I thought about the Governor Stone. I thought to myself, "Surely they got it out and sailed it somewhere safe." Alas, the storm hit our area and gained strength faster than anyone predicted and she was wrecked. I have been a member of the Friends of the Governor Stone for several years now. This community needs to come together and help rebuild this proud vessel, so that she may once again ply the waters around Bay County and the Gulf Coast, as she was designed to do. SAVE THE SHIP!!

5 /5 Jo Maxhimer: I was only involved with the Governor Stone as a volunteer for a short time before Hurricane Michael destroyed it. In that short time, not only did I make new friends, but I learned a lot about a sailboat and all that it takes to keep it afloat. This, along with the marvelous rides aboard, make me look forward to lots more adventures to come!