Sailing Ship Adventures

06/29/2020

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For decades, schooners referred to as “windjammers” have sailed up and down the Maine coast carrying vacationers from May to October. This year, however, the pandemic has delayed the season and there are concerns that it may not start at … Continue reading →

03/07/2020

A long time building; a truly handsome vessel.

After more than six years of work on a project that many thought was impossible, the $6.3 million Matthew Turner tall ship is weeks away from starting the mission it was built for–taking yout…

01/29/2020

New Sail Training Programs aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara.
Two-week voyages for college-aged and high school-aged students.
Sailing round trip from Erie, Pennsylvania

May 15 to June 3, 2020. College History Program. Exploring the Great Lakes.

June 10-23, 2020. High School Program. Learn seamanship, leadership & teamwork.

August 5-20, 2020. College Science Program. Environmental Science Field School.

$1,800 tuition includes lodging & all meals aboard Niagara, instruction, and program materials. Academic credit available through partnering institutions.

Call Sailing Ship Adventures at 877-882-4395 for more information and application.

01/27/2020

Gun Battle on the Columbia River, Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain, courtesy of http://www.oldsaltblog.com/.

The tall ships from Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, engage in a mock battle sail.

01/16/2020

STAR CLIPPERS CARIBBEAN OFFER.
Eight 7-night voyages in February & March.
Air included from 11 air cities, plus $300 onboard credit and pre-paid gratuities. Book by January 22nd.
Call 1-877-882-4395. SAILING SHIP ADVENTURES.

01/08/2020

Mayflower II Restoration
She'll be returning to Plymouth in a few months.

The most important ship restoration project in America at this moment is attracting big crowds.

01/06/2020

Sailing 'round the world on a traditional square-rigged sailing ship. https://uproxx.com/life/crew-member-tall-ship-travel/

You can book passage at Sailing Ship Adventures

Erin Greig, Chief Mate on the tallship Picton Castle, corresponds to us from the South Pacific about life aboard a square-rig vessel.

12/27/2019

Cargo Sailing Vessel Kwai, on an environmental mission ...
http://svkwai.com/
On 18th of June, Kwai completed a 3 week charter to Ocean Voyages Limited to pick up ghost nets and plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. After 25 days and 3000 miles, Kwai landed over 40 tons. This is the most plastic debris ever collected in the Pacific by one vessel.