Milford Lake Sails, which opened last summer, provides moonlight and sunset tours for a romantic atmosphere, day-long cruises for up to six people, and even sailing instruction. Passengers can also learn to sail during their tour, taking control of everything from steering, tying and untying of the winches, to raising the mainsail and the jib. Canelos said he will stick close by and give detailed instructions on exactly what to do. Canelos said he has had people from as far away as Colorado and Oklahoma come to Milford to sail aboard his 29-foot yacht, the Thermopylae. Milford Lake Sails is the only company of its kind in Kansas.
Similar companies exist in other areas of the United States.
Canelos said people should not worry about the safety of their sailing tour. Bill Canelos navigates his yacht, Thermopylae, around Milford Lake. He and his skippers follow Coast Guard rules, which are stricter than local lake laws, and there is insurance for passengers. Preparing to set sail, Thermopylae captain Bill Canelos raises the American flag before embarking on an afternoon sail across Milford Lake in Junction City. Canelos operates Milford Lake Sails.