The pair of tall ships scheduled to visit the San Francisco Bay Area this month have added six mid-week sailing excursions to accommodate guests who cannot sail on the weekends.
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, both U.S. Coast Guard inspected passenger vessels, arrive in Oakland February 20 for a 52-day stay, which includes stops in Antioch, Redwood City, and Sausalito. Most public excursions happen on the weekends, but many of the ships’ fans work on the weekends or have family obligations. The ships have added the following mid-week Evening Sails as another option for these guests.
Here’s the Evening Sail schedule:
- Antioch (City Marina): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 3.
- Antioch (City Marina): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9.
- Redwood City (Port of Redwood City): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 16.
- Redwood City (Port of Redwood City): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 23.
- Sausalito (Bay Model): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 31.
- Sausalito (Bay Model): 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 6.
The tall ship Evening Sails are value-priced at $35 per person. The two-hour excursions feature a chance for guests to help raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting. Tickets are available immediately at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239.
The ships have also scheduled two-ship cannon battles and single-ship sailing excursions from these ports:
- Oakland: February 20-29.
- Antioch: March 2-9.
- Redwood City: March 12-23.
- Sausalito: March 25 to April 11.
Purchase all tickets online at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239. No reservations are required for the walk-on tours, which are usually scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
For a detailed schedule of tours and sailings, visit www.historicalseaport.org.
