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.

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/.

08/09/2024

Today it was great to welcome the United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Boston! Looking good!

08/08/2024

ALL ABOARD ⛵️⚓️ Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will rendezvous with USS Constitution near Castle Island. The historic Eagle will fire a 17-gun salute as it passes the U.S Coast Guard Base in Boston and will then moor at the Base for the weekend to offer tours to excited visitors 🎉. Check out this website for more details: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3865027/coast-guard-cutter-eagle-and-uss-constitution-get-underway-in-boston-with-a-21/

07/31/2024

Happy National Day! Sea you on the water 🌊 ⛵

07/24/2024

¡Viva España! 🇪🇸🏆 Spain might have won Euros this year but their beautiful ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano won our hearts when it docked in Boston Harbor in June 2024. We hope to see the Spanish flag waving in the wind again at Sail Boston 2026! ⛵️

📷: Sail Training International

07/17/2024

Put your hands together because Picton Castle returned to its home port in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on Saturday, July 13 after completing her eighth world voyage.👏 🌏 Picton Castle's 14-month journey began in May 2023 and she sailed 30,000 nautical miles to places like Fiji, Bali, Cape Town, and much more! ⛵

📷: Picton Castle

07/16/2024

Today marks two years until we say bon voyage to the spectacular ships at Sail Boston 2026! 👋⛵As we look ahead, let's gaze at a few breathtaking ships that set sail through Boston in 2017! 🌊

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Navy Jet Flyover in Boston Harbor to conclude the Parade of Sail!

The Grand Parade of Sail is beginning in Castle Island! We welcome Barque Eagle, leading the Parade, with our National Anthem!

Check out this quick clip of USCGC Eagle World Ocean School / Schooner Roseway and Schooner Adventure making their way to the start line!

Grand Parade of Sail Live on WCVB Saturday, June 17, 2017

We hope you're joining us tomorrow for the Grand Parade of Sail, but if you can't be there in person, be sure to watch the live coverage on WCVB Channel 5 Boston!

Not long until the ships are in the harbor again! Thank you to WCVB Channel 5 Boston for their video from Sail Boston 2009.

Sørlandet Sets Sail

Wishing the students of A+ World Academy and the entire Sørlandet crew safe travels in their journey to San Miguel, Azores. Check out this video we managed to catch on their way out! There's not much better than blue sky, ocean air, and smooth sailing ☀️ ⛵️

Need an excuse for margaritas this Monday? Ours are inspired by a bottle of tequila we received from the Captain of the Cuautémhoc. Cheers to a great visit and smooth sailing ahead!

Sail Boston 2017 WCVB TV Spot

Have you seen our WCVB TV spot? Check it out!

Congrats to Boston Light on your 300th Anniversary!

Congratulations to Boston Light's 300th Anniversary!