Sail Boston

Name: Sail Boston
Address: 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA, 02210, US
Telephone: +16174397700
Rating: 4.2

Sail Boston 2026 is an official port of Sail250®, a gathering of tall ships for America's 250th! Boston’s history stretches beyond the land to the sea.
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Boston has a wealth of maritime history—both past and present. Bostonians welcome crews and cadets from all over the world to their harbor on a continual basis as part of the Visiting Ship Program and are gearing up to greet the return of the Tall Ship fleet for Sail Boston 2026! From July 11 - 16, 2026, this spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgetta

ble experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year. Known as America’s Walking City, Boston is home to many historic sites that date back to the American Revolution. Visitors to Boston are encouraged to stroll the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile red brick walking trail that passes sixteen nationally significant historic sites. The Freedom Trail begins at Boston Common and ends at Bunker Hill, near the Charlestown Navy Yard and the home of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship afloat in the world. Sail Boston® will entertain its younger audience with educational programs focusing on US and international maritime history. Cadets and crewmembers will be available to educate children of all ages of their personal experiences at sea, home countries and more.

04/24/2025

We're always interested to hear about what Denis Sullivan and its crew are up to! After a quick overnight sail from Charleston, the ship is now docked at the Thunderbolt Marine shipyard just outside Savannah, Georgia — the perfect spot for a bit of springtime maintenance. ☀️ 🌊

Keeping a traditional wooden sailing vessel in top shape takes time, care, and the right conditions. The crew is using this window of time to focus on essential upkeep, ensuring the Sullivan is safe, strong, and ready for the voyages ahead. It’s all part of the long-term work needed to preserve these beautiful ships for future generations.

Learn more from World Ocean School about the ongoing work to keep this beautiful wooden schooner shipshape as we sail toward Sail Boston 2026!⛵️

📸: World Ocean School

04/17/2025

It's "knot" Friday yet, and since we’re all just trying to stay afloat until the weekend, we thought we'd share a new sailing not to keep your spirits buoyed ⚓

Today's knot is the "Buntline Hitch." This knot is used to tie buntlines (or ropes) to the bottom edge of square sails so they can be used to hoist or furl the sail properly.

📸: Animated Knots by Grog

04/09/2025

Things are looking UP with another 'Know Ship' fun fact! We’re keeping you in the loop with more facts as we look ahead to the Tall Ships’ arrival in 2026. ⛵⚓

Did you know that Tall Ships can be more than 200 ft. tall? Of the thousands of buildings that comprise downtown Boston and the surrounding area, only 122 are more than 200 feet tall. It's safe to say that Sail Boston will alter the city skyline from a more than a few vantage points next July.

04/07/2025

Time for another word of the day to teach you something new and keep your nautical knowledge afloat! Today’s word is “mast.”

04/03/2025

It’s always exciting to follow the incredible journey of Tall Ship Oosterschelde and its crew as they sail the open seas! After recently completing their amazing adventure to South Georgia, they have now arrived in Cape Town, finishing off this epic voyage. We hope everyone on board was able to soak in the stunning views and enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow Oosterschelde’s and share more updates about other ships heading to Sail Boston 2026! ⛵️

📸: Josh Clarke and Tall Ship Oosterschelde

04/02/2025

It's another "knot" Friday, and we're back with another sailing knot for you to learn about ⚓

Today we have the "Double Overhand Stopper" knot, which is used to create a reliable, moderately large, stopper knot. It can also be used to increase the security of another knot.

📸: Animated Knots by Grog

03/28/2025

Time for another "Know Ship" lesson! ⛵

Did you know the term "tall ship" was born during the Age of Sail in the 16th century? That’s when ships got taller, mightier, and more advanced, setting the stage for some epic adventures on the high seas! 🌊

03/20/2025

The Picton Castle isn’t resting as 2026 approaches. Before the ship makes its journey to Boston next year, some of the crew will be taking advantage of the upcoming summer months by hosting their next session of the Bosun School—an innovative hands-on marine skills training program in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. From June 9th to September 7th, 2025, this immersive experience takes students through the art of seamanship, leadership, and provides them with the technical skills needed for life on the high seas.

Tangible skills:
⚓ Rigging, sail repair, caulking, and anchor handling
⚓ Small boat handling in beautiful Lunenburg Harbour
⚓ Safety, teamwork, and leadership skills that are beneficial on any ship

If you've ever wondered about life at sea, applications for the program are now being accepted. Scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Learn more and apply here: picton-castle.com/bosun-school.

📸: Picton Castle

03/11/2025

This autumn, the 300 ton Picton Castle will set sail for the South Pacific Ocean.

Departing Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, on or before November 1, the Barque PICTON CASTLE casts off from her berth on the working waterfront, and catches the ocean’s winds to the South Pacific. She sets sail with her crew and trainees on an eight month voyage across the Caribbean Sea, through the Panama Canal, and for the enchanting Galapagos islands. She continues her ocean passage for the remote home of the BOUNTY Mutineers at Pitcairn Island, on to beckoning Tahiti and legendary islands of French Polynesia, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies and the Austral Islands. She’ll then return to the Caribbean by way of mysterious Rapa Nui (Easter Island), and join the grand convocation of the fleet of Tall Ships from many countries, gathering on the East Coast of North America on the 250th Anniversary of the United States by mid-June 2026. For more details: https://bit.ly/41Dc0fz

📸: Picton Castle

02/27/2025

Don't know much about sailing but want to be prepared 2026? We've got you covered with all the sailing vocabulary you could need! 🌊⚓ Today we'll start with "Aft."

02/20/2025

In case you couldn't tell its "knot" Friday... it's actually Thursday. But don't worry, we've got a new sailing knot for you to learn about. We hope this will brighten your day and get you through the rest of the week. 🌊 ⚓

Today we have the Alpine Butterfly Loop. This knot is useful anytime a secure loop is required in the middle of a rope. Also, if a length of rope is damaged, it is a wonderful way to isolate the damaged section so that the rope may still be used.

02/13/2025

As we get ready for 2026, we wanted to share some fun facts about Tall Ships to prepare you for their return to the Boston Harbor! We're starting with the basics today, folks!

What is a tall ship, anyway?⛵

02/07/2025

It's always exciting to read about the amazing adventures Bark Europa and its crew experience while sailing the seven seas! We hope everyone on board enjoys their time and stays warm on Greenwich Island, and please tell all the penguins we said hi! 🐧👋

And stay tuned for more updates about other ships that will join the fleet for Sail Boston 2026!

01/10/2025

We hope the everyone in Muscat enjoys the beauty of the Amerigo Vespucci, and we can't wait to see its tricolor flag in Boston Harbor next year! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

12/06/2024

This week, the Executive Director of Sail Boston 2026 Dusty Rhodes joined a panel hosted by Meet Boston to preview the excitement that 2026 will bring to the Boston area. In addition to hosting an array of commemorative events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Boston area will hold seven FIFA World Cup games in Foxborough, MA, and Sail Boston will bring millions of visitors to the city from July 11-16.

Joining Rhodes on the panel were (L to R) Martha Sheridan, President and CEO of Meet Boston, Yvonne Hao, Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, and Brian Biello, president of the New England Revolution and Boston Soccer. Meet Boston is a sponsor of Sail Boston, and we are greatly appreciative of their support!

📷: Jim Barbere Photography

12/05/2024

The Eagle has landed! ⚓ Representatives from Sail Boston, New Orleans, Sail Baltimore, Sail4th 250, and Norfolk met with U.S. Coast Guard to confirm the United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE's participation in all 5 ports. We're excited to welcome the Eagle and its crew to Boston in 2026, and can't wait to see its sails billowing in Boston Harbor.

09/05/2024

Happy Throwback Thursday! In 2017 El Galeón, a Spanish replica of a 17-century galleon, came to Sail Boston. Historically, galleons were used by the Spanish Crown to discover and establish trade routes. Now, El Galeón is a floating museum that sails the world sharing the history of Spanish maritime culture.⛵👑

08/15/2024

Happy Throwback Thursday! Since 1992, Sail Boston has brought more than 500 tall ships and vessels throughout Massachusetts. Sail Boston 2026 is extra special because it marks the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding in 1776. We can't wait to see you there for this monumental event! ⛵🌊🏙️ To learn more click here https://www.sailboston.com/.

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