Tall Ship Sails 2024
Sail Aboard an Historic Tall Ship
If you’ve ever enjoyed or even imagined the thrill of sailing the high seas, Sail Portsmouth can help make it happen! Notice: Passengers must be ambulatory, agile, and at least 6 years old (8 years for the trip to Boston).
This is a fundraiser. All net proceeds go to the Sail Portsmouth Sea Challenge Scholarship Fund to support deserving high school youth who participate in experiential/adventure learning programs at sea on tall ships. Sail Portsmouth is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Parade of Sail Trip, Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey
July 26, 2024
Would you like the “best seat in the house” for Sail Portsmouth’s Parade of Sail?
Ride aboard the historic schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. As a passenger during the parade up the Piscataqua River you may join the crew, hoist the sails, and steer the ship. While underway, the ship’s crew will give a brief outline of the fascinating history of this original Grand Banks fishing schooner.
- The sail leaves from and returns to the UNH Pier, New Castle, New Hampshire.
- Free Parking
- Ship departs at 9:00 AM. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to park and check-in.
- For safety reasons, no child under age six will be permitted to board. All passengers must be ambulatory.
- You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of your purchase with information about when to arrive, parking, directions and cancellation policy.
Star Island and Parade of Sail, M/V Shining Star
July 26, 2024
You will be aboard the passenger vessel M/V Shining Star as she follows the tall ships up the Piscataqua River for this year’s Parade of Sail. You will have a great view of the vessels including five visiting tall ships along with Portsmouth’s own tall ship, the gundalow Piscataqua. As an added bonus, enjoy the pre-Parade ride to Star Island and watch the tall ships assemble before the Parade begins.
The Shining Star departs at 8:00 AM from the Kittery Town Dock and will return to the dock after the Parade concludes. Space is limited, so if you are interested, sign up today.
One-Way to Boston, Schooner Denis Sullivan
July 27, 2024
The Day Sail to Boston is a sail on the 3-masted schooner Denis Sullivan, as she returns to Boston. Passengers will depart from the UNH Pier, Sullivan Lane, New Castle, New Hampshire. You will enjoy the New Hampshire and Massachusetts coastline during the day and be wowed by the Boston Harbor skyline at dusk. Duration 8-10 hours.
- The sail leaves from the UNH Pier, New Castle, New Hampshire and arrives Moakley Courthouse Dock, Boston.
- For safety reasons, no child under age eight will be permitted to board. All passengers must be ambulatory.
- Free parking at the UNH Pier but no overnight parking allowed.
- Most passengers arrange to meet friends for dinner and rides back to New Hampshire. The C & J Bus terminal at South Station, Boston is a 10-minute walk from the dock.
- You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of your purchase with information about when to arrive, what to wear, parking, directions and cancellation policy.
Two-Hour Sail, Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey
July 25 to July 28, 2024
The trip is a 2-hour sail aboard the historic Ernestina-Morrissey. You will learn about the history of this original wooden vessel from her launch in 1894 as a Grand Banks fishing vessel. She later served as an Artic explorer, then a Cape Verdean packet, and, now, a training vessel for Mass Maritime Academy cadets.
You may help the cadets with raising and lowering sails and, perhaps, steering the ship. Or you may wish to sit back, relax to the motion of the ship, and enjoy the ride as the wind powers Ernestina-Morrissey while the passing scenery soothes and inspires.