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.

05/16/2025

Wave hello to a fresh new sailing term! 🌊 Today’s word is “sextant” — a tool that was (and still is) used by navigators of the open seas. The sextant can help crews determine the angle between the horizon and a celestial body, such as the sun, the mood, or a star, and can help determine ones latitude and longitude. These days, they can be used if modern technology fails onboard. Has anyone out there ever used a sextant?

📷: Marine Insight

05/15/2025

We’re thrilled to follow the incredible journey of the Buque Escuela a Vela BAP Unión , Peru’s majestic sail training ship, as it embarks on its 2025 Overseas Training Voyage! ⛵️

Unión departed from Callao on May 9, starting its journey to visit 10 ports across 9 countries in the Americas and Europe. The voyage will serve as a way to train future naval officers while proudly sharing Peruvian culture around the world. With 155 crew and 71 cadets aboard, this 178-day voyage will bring Unión to ports in England, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Panama and more, before returning to Callao in the fall.

We can't wait to follow along on the journey and we are excited to see the crew eventually make their way to Sail Boston in 2026! 🌎⚓️

📸: Buque Escuela a Vela BAP Unión

05/14/2025

Momentum is growing! Yesterday, Sail Boston helped host representatives and Naval Attachés from more than 20 countries in Washington D.C. for a luncheon and briefing on Sail250. Joined by representatives from Sail250 New Orleans, Sail250 Virginia, Sail Baltimore, and Sail4th 250, the meeting helped solidify ship commitments to the respective events and advance planning for the multi-state event. Planned to showcase the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the 2026 tour of tall and military ships will delight millions of attendees. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we roll along!

05/08/2025

We love following along with Bluenose II as the captain and crew continue their prep for the 2025 sailing season!

The Bluenose II crew is spending some time at its home port in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, putting work to keep the schooner looking spiffy. The deckhands are sanding and scraping the ship's bulwarks to prep for a fresh coat of paint while other parts of the ship have been sent away for servicing.

All of this work puts the ship another step closer to a smooth sailing season! Follow Bluenose II for more updates on the preparation needed for Tall Ships to operate 🌊

📸: Bluenose II

05/07/2025

We're back with another "Know Ship" fun fact! Here’s your latest piece of nautical knowledge as we set our sights on the Tall Ships’ arrival in 2026! Other ship classifications include Schooner, Brigantine, and Brig. ⚓🌊

📸: The Tall Ships Races Kotka

04/29/2025

It's time to anchor down some new sailing knowledge and today we're learning about different types of Tall Ships. ⛵ The word of the day is “barque."

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

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Boston, MA
02210

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http://sailboston.com/

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