History will come alive in Blaine, Wash. this June as the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain make their return trip to Blaine Harbor Marina. The tall ships, part of the Aberdeen-based nonprofit Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, sail the waters of the Pacific each year offering educational programs, free deck tours, and sailing excursions.
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Tall ships - Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, courtesy photo from Grays Harbor Historical Seaport[/caption]
From June 1st - 5th, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be docked at Blaine Harbor Marina (235 Marine Drive, Blaine, Wash.) The tall ships will make a second visit to Blaine this August. On weekdays, schools can reserve a trip aboard the tall ships for the Historical Seaport's one-of-a-kind maritime heritage field trip Voyage of Explorers. On weekends the tall ships are open to the general public for ticketed Adventure Sail, Battle Sail, and Evening Sail events. For the seasickness-prone but curious, stationary dockside Vessel Tours are available Tuesday - Sunday for a $5 suggested donation.
The boats can also be Chartered for private events including weddings and workplace team builders.
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Lady Washington photo by Rick Horn[/caption]
Launched in 1989 in Aberdeen, Wash., Lady Washington is the official ambassador of the state of Washington and a replica of the original vessel of the same name, which was the first American ship to make landfall on the West Coast. The steel-hulled Hawaiian Chieftain was launched in 1988 in Lahaina, Hawaii. Together they are among the most active tall ships in America, visiting approximately 40 ports each year. The tall ships offer a glimpse into our historic past, introducing people of all ages to the sights and sounds of 18th and 19th-century maritime life.
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Hawaiian Chieftain, photo by Rick Horn[/caption]
