Originally Posted By peeaanuut So the tall ships are back in Newport, CA. and this year they have a disney feel. One of the ships on display was the Intercepter in the Black Pearl. Just thought that was kind of kewl. Im gonna be heading there this weekend and should have some photos for you all.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut also for those that cant make it to Newport this weekend, here is the rest of the locations for this year along the west coast. Newport Beach, CA - Jan. 31 - Feb. 7 Oxnard, CA - Feb. 8 - 14 Ventura, CA - Feb. 15 - 20 Morro Bay, CA - Feb. 23 - 27 San Francisco, CA - Mar. 2 - 7 Oakland, CA - Mar. 8 - 20 Redwood City, CA - Mar. 21 - Apr. 3 Sausalito, CA - Apr. 4 - 16 Eureka, CA - Apr. 21 - May 1 Coos Bay, OR - May 4 - 16 You can go their website at <a href="http://ladywashington.org/" target="_blank">http://ladywashington.org/</a> for futher details.
Originally Posted By trailsend Oh, please get pictures, nuut. These ships are one of my husband's biggest interests. I thank you already!
Originally Posted By DlandDug We saw the tall ships down in Dana Point. The below decks tours were really fascinating.
Originally Posted By DlandDug ANd for your viewing pleasure... <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4364319&a=32069954&p=73671168&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4364319&a=32069954&p=73671168&f=0</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Man I love the tall ships -- came through the Great Lakes and were in Chicago, oh I don;t know maybe 5 years ago -- very cool. btw-- would love to see the Interceptor, but how cool would a recreation of the Black Pearl be ?
Originally Posted By trailsend Well, thanks to you guys, we just found out about the H.M.S. Bounty and it is docked at the St. Petersburg Pier in Tampa Bay! This is something we can do! Thanks!
Originally Posted By DlandDug Here is the web site for the Tall Ships Festival: <a href="http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.tallshipsfestival.c om/index.html</a> Yhe site lists the following ships: The Brig Pilgrim The Spirit of Dana Point The Exy Johnson Privateer Lynx American Pride The Royaliste Californian Argus. There were more by the time the festival started. Oh== and their slide show with more ship pictures here: <a href="http://photo-escapes.com/stock_photos/index.php?category=gallery/Ships" target="_blank">http://photo-escapes.com/stock _photos/index.php?category=gallery/Ships</a>
Originally Posted By Elderp I remember being a cadet on the Tall Ship Californian for two weeks (back when I was in High School). We sailed from Chula Vista to Catalina Island to Santa Barbara Island then on to Dana Point. I believe I have some pictures I will have to scan them in. The certificate I got for completing my training was really nicely done, has a bunch of drawings on it. My favorite part was climbing on the netting then jumping off the ship. We did hit a storm on the way out however that was really bad (ripped a sail). There were 8 regular crew, myself, and one other crew fighting that storm. The rest of the cadets got sick.
Originally Posted By Ursula Ooooh, I love Tallships! I was lucky enough to be a pirate on the Pilgrim of Newport on a sail to Catalina. I know the Pilrim was sold and had a name change, and I saw her recently in Dana Point (last year) but I can't remember her new name. Boy, was that fun, though.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Does the American Pride do trips out of Long Beach? I remember doing a day sail on that ship a few years ago. It was great.
Originally Posted By Beast77 The Lady Washington is quite often docked near us when it's in its home port. As for tall ships there was a huge tall ships gathering this past summer out near Tacoma over the 4th of July weekend. I believe that they have it every year, but it's probably several of the same ones that you see at other gatherings.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan those were some beautiful pics!!! those ships looked really cool. i would like to go on one someday.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling This is totally cool! I am totally stoked that they are coming to Oregon. Thanks so much for posting about this.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut ok sad to say. I had to work today. No tall ships for me today. We are gonna go down there tomorrow but not sure if they are open to get onto. Oh well. Such is life. Glad Dug posted the pics now I dont really have to go, I could live vicariously through his. =)
