2026 Southern New England Cruise

Boston Tall Ships Kickoff | July 10–13

Sail into Boston Harbor for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration

The Tall Ships are coming to Boston to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the Blue Water Sailing Club Southern New England Cruise will be there to take part in the festivities.

This special cruise begins in Boston Harbor on July 10, where we’ll spend three unforgettable days surrounded by historic tall ships, waterfront celebrations, and the energy of a major national event—before continuing south as part of the Southern New England Cruise.

Because this is an exceptionally popular event, slips and moorings must be reserved well in advance, and space is limited. Early commitment is essential.

Why You’ll Want to Be There

• Sail among historic Tall Ships in Boston Harbor
• Experience a rare national celebration from the water
• Cruise with fellow BWSC members in a well-organized group
• Enjoy Boston’s waterfront, history, and summer atmosphere
• Continue on with the Southern New England Cruise itinerary

This is truly a bucket-list sailing experience—and one that’s best enjoyed together.

Boston Harbor Logistics (July 10–13)

To accommodate the group, BWSC is securing both slips and moorings. Availability depends on early commitments.

Slips — Charlestown Marina

 www.charlestownmarina.com

• Boats under 40 ft: $5.00 / ft / night
• Boats 40–60 ft: $6.50 / ft / night
• Event surcharge: $5.00 / ft (July 11–16)
• 3-night minimum required

Group discount possible if 10 boats commit early (discount amount TBD)

Moorings — Boston Mooring Company

• Typical rate: ~$65 / night
• Maximum boat length: 42 ft
• Event surcharge expected (amount TBD)

Group discount possible if 10 boats commit (discount TBD)

Important Commitment Information

Due to the scale and popularity of this event:

• Commitments are required now to hold space
• Members will be responsible for slip or mooring fees once billed
• Cancellation policies will be enforced by the marina or mooring provider

We believe you’ll agree this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is well worth the commitment.

Tentative Cruise Itinerary

July 10–13 — Boston Harbor (Tall Ships Event)
July 13–14 — Marblehead / Salem
July 15–16 — Provincetown
July 17–18 — Scituate

(Weather and conditions permitting)

Reserve Your Spot

Please complete the registration form below to request your Boston slip or mooring.

You’ll be asked to provide:

• Name
• Boat name
• Phone & email
• Slip or mooring preference
• Boat length (if requesting a slip)
• Agreement to payment and cancellation terms

? Space is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Questions?

If you have questions about the cruise, logistics, or suitability for your boat, please reach out to the cruise leadership team.

We look forward to sailing into Boston together for what promises to be an unforgettable start to the Southern New England Cruise.