It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about Roseway

Roseway: Photo Credit – Ted Davis

 

Where you’ll find the ship

New England and the Caribbean

Fun Facts

This summer, Roseway will be running both a Junior Watch Officer and Youth Ambassador programs. Both experiences would be opportune for any National Maritime Sailtraining Scholarship applicants to participate in!

The backstory

The 137ft Roseway was built in 1925 in Essex, MA as a private fishing yacht. She remains one of the last Grand Banks schooners built in Essex and is a registered US National Historic Landmark. Today, she is utilized as a sail training vessel for the World Ocean School which affords students a practical application for their studies as well as cultivating teamwork, community service, environmental responsibility, and cross-cultural friendships so that they gain insight into becoming empowered, motivated and engaged citizens.

Who Sails

Middle school through college students; individuals of all ages.

https://www.worldoceanschool.org/

 

Call for Summer Interns!

2016 SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES

TALL SHIPS AMERICA is seeking a summer intern who is interested in working in a unique nonprofit environment. Interns support the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE^® Race Team in various components of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE^® Race Series, which is an annual series of tall ships races and maritime port festivals that celebrate our rich maritime heritage and traditions and which inform the general public about the transformative power of ‘Adventure and Education Under Sail^®.’ Interns join the race team in working with the vessels, crews, trainees, port organizers, US Coast Guard, and others to execute a successful series of races and port festivals for traditional sailing ships.

Our summer intern will join TALL SHIPS AMERICA in Toronto on June 30^th and will depart from Duluth on August 22^nd. As a member of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE^® Race Team, we expect that the intern will support festival operations and dockside vessels in Toronto, ON (July 1-3); Fairport Harbor, OH (July 8-10); Bay City, MI (July 15-17); Chicago, IL (July 27-31); Green Bay, WI (August 5-7) and Duluth, MN (August 18-21). There is an option to stay on board through our stops in Erie, PA (September 8-11) and Brockville, ON (September 17-18) if the applicants’ availability allows.  

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about HMS Surprise

HMS Surprise (Formerly known as HMS Rose): Photo Credit – Google Images

Having just recently wrapped up Oscar Sunday this past weekend, we figured it would be fun to feature a tall ship vessel which had “won” an Oscar herself!

Where you’ll find the ship

Dockside at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Fun Facts

In 2003, the ship appeared as the HMS Surprise in the film Master and Commander: Far Side of the World starring Russell Crowe and directed by Peter Weir. This film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2004 and would go onto win two.

The backstory

The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain’s Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail.

http://www.tallshiprose.org/

Tune in next Tuesday to see which Tall Ship will be featured next!

Last Minute EAGLE Opportunity

USCGC Eagle. Photo Credit: Thad Koza

Enjoy a unique opportunity for Tall Ships America Members to advance their professional training, qualifications, skills, and credentials in a sail training program aboard America’s Tall Ship.

Experienced tall ships sailors are invited to join Captain Meilstrup and Coast Guard Officer Candidates on a voyage March 8^th-26^th . Restrictions apply. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

During this run, sailors will join Coast Guard crew and officer trainees. Participants will embark on Tuesday, March 8th, in Baltimore, MD. EAGLE will have a short port call in Little Creek before mooring in Savannah, GA on Wednesday, March 16^th. EAGLE will depart Savannah on Saturday, March 19^th and sail back to Baltimore for arrival on Saturday, March 26^th. Please note, the leg from Baltimore to Little Creek will be motoring ONLY.

This opportunity is open to new applicants only. Applicants must be current Tall Ships America members between 18 and 50 years of age and should be experienced mariners interested in professional development. Be advised that berthing is in the trainee accommodations and participant berths will be available from Monday, March 7th through midday on Sunday, march 27th.

This experience will be a great resume-enhancer and tonnage-time booster! Applications must be received no later than 1 March at 1700 EST.

See below for program and application details.

Program Details:

1.)You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 50 years old.

2.) You must be fit, willing and able to work aloft. You must pass a medical clearance.

3.) You must be a U.S. Citizen.

4.) You will be full a participant, along with the USCG trainees, in the operation of the ship: standing watch, helm, lookout, bridge, maintenance, working aloft, galley and all other regular trainee duties.

5.) You are welcome and STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend training classes with the USCG trainees.

6.) The ideal candidate is an experienced, rising sail training practitioner. This program is not for “Old Salts”, and it is not for first-timers.

7.) Upon successful completion of the program, EAGLE will issue to you (if you request it) a letter of Sea Service or other formal documentation of your sea service in EAGLE. 8.) Participants must pay $12/day for food and expenses, etc.

Application Details:

1.) All applications must be submitted electronically to Tall Ships America at erin@tallshipsamerica.org

2.) You must be a Tall Ships America member in good standing to apply. Not a member? Become one now!

3.) Applications must include the following:

a.) Resume of your traditional ship experience, as crew or as trainee

b.) Letter of recommendation from your current (or most recent) Captain or First Mate

c.) Completed Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (to be completed once application is received and accepted)

d.) Completed Guest Medical Forms. NOTE: This requires a consultation with a doctor.

This opportunity is available to you based on the mutual regard and respect that is shared between the EAGLE leadership and Tall Ships America, and in support of our shared mission in promoting leadership training under sail. This is truly a rare and special opportunity, and we are very happy to be able make it available to you, the up-and-coming next generation of sail training officers and crew.

We expect that all participants in this program will work hard and do their best to uphold the excellent relations that exist between EAGLE and the civilian sail training community, and in all ways observe and respect the policies, procedures, and rules of comportment as established aboard EAGLE.

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about Inland Seas

Inland Seas
Photo Google Images

Where you’ll find the ship

Lake Michigan

Fun Facts

Inland Seas just recently announced they would be hosting a 7-day Teen cruise through Lake Huron in conjunction with Crystalaire Adventures this upcoming summer. This would be an opportune experience for any National Maritime Sailtraining Scholarship applicants to participate in!

The backstory

Established in 1989, Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) set out to teach culturally diverse students throughout Michigan, the Midwest and beyond about the science and heritage of the Great Lakes. The goal of every program they run is to encourage young people to pursue scientific academic interests related to the Great Lakes to ensure an enhanced understanding and stewardship of the area in the future.

Who Sails

School groups and individuals of all ages.

http://schoolship.org/

Tune in next Tuesday to see what Oscar worthy Tall Ship will be featured next!

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about USS Constitution

U.S.S. Constitution

Just yesterday, the country celebrated President’s Day to honor the great leaders of the United States of America. Let’s pay homage to them by learning more about a vessel which is the oldest commissioned warship in the world still afloat.

Where you’ll find the ship

Charlestown Navy Yard in Charlestown, MA while she undergoes a refit.

Presidential Fun Facts

1. The name Constitution was selected by President George Washington.
2. President John Adams attended Constitution’s launching ceremony in 1797.
3. A figurehead of President Andrew Jackson  was installed under the bowsprit in 1875, which was subjected to controversy due to his unpopularity in Boston at the time.
4. In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt placed her in permanent commission.

The backstory

Launched in 1797, U.S.S. Constitution was one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794. Constitution was built in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard in the North End of Boston, MA. The vessel is most famous for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of “Old Ironsides” and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as flagship in the Mediterranean  and African squadrons, and circled the world in the 1840s. Retired from active service in 1881, she was designated a museum ship in 1907. Constitution sailed under her own power for her 200th birthday in 1997, and again in August 2012, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over Guerriere.

Who Sails

The United States Navy

https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

http://www.navy.mil/local/constitution/

Tune in next Tuesday to see what Tall Ship will be featured next!

Rockin’ and Rollin’ in 2016

Quebec City Photo Credit Sail Training International

We’ve been busy here at Tall Ships America HQ. Between battling snow storms, hosting 450 sail trainers and sailors from around the world in Quebec City, and gearing up for our TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2016 Race Series, January was a blur and February isn’t too far behind. Here is what you’ve missed:

We went to Quebec City for our annual conference and it was awesome. For presentations and video, visit the Agenda page on the blog

I recapped our award ceremonies, too:

TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Atlantic Coast 2015 awards

Annual Sail Training Awards

Captain Dan Moreland and Nancy Richard special recognition

You can find photos from the conference on our Flickr page and the Sail Training International website

It’s hard to believe but we are already planning our 2017 conference (it will be on the Atlantic Coast). Stay tuned!

From the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® department, we’ve had ship announcements from Bay City, Duluth and Toronto. More ports will be announcing their lineups in the next few weeks! (We will post the complete line up of ships on our website once all of the ports have announced their tall ships.)

A list of the Official TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Host Ports and schedule of events is on our website www.tallshipsamerica.org

Don’t miss anything – follow us on Twitter @tallshipsfleet and join our
TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® group on Facebook.

 

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about Niagara

The U.S. Brig Niagara

Where you’ll find the ship

Great Lakes

Fun Fact… It’s a Twofer!

1. The U.S. Brig Niagara is one of the many vessels in the Tall Ships America fleet which will be hosting National Maritime Sailtraining Scholarship winners this upcoming summer season!
2. They were also awarded the 2016 Tall Ship’s America Sail Training Program of the Year. You can read all about our award winners at the Annual Conference blog.

The backstory

The Flagship Niagara is one of the most historically authentic tall ships in the United States. She was built as an accurate reproduction of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s victorious flagship from the War of 1812’s Battle of Lake Erie. Niagara currently offers three distinctive educational programs to the public including day sails, individual training and for-credit experiences geared toward high school and college students.

Who sails

Anyone 16 years of age and older!

http://www.flagshipniagara.org/

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about Mystic Whaler

Mystic Whaler

Where you’ll find the ship

Southern New England and the Chesapeake Bay

Fun Fact

Her captain, Capt. John Eginton, recently was awarded Tall Ship America’s Sail Trainer of the Year at our joint Annual Conference in Quebec City this past weekend! If you get the chance, congratulate him on this great honor.

The backstory

Built in 1967 and rebuilt in 1993, the Mystic Whaler hosts a variety of cruises, ranging from 3 hours to 5 days out of the her homeport in New London, CT over the summer. The Mystic Whaler offers great sailing opportunities for both novice and experienced passengers. In the fall, she travels to Maryland for three weeks of 3-day overnight sails and to participate in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. This past season, she placed 3rd in her AA class in the competition. Some of the overnight cruises have special interest extras such as lighthouse tours, sea music and full moon cruises.

Who sails

Passengers and trainees of all ages

www.mysticwhalercruises.com

It’s #TALLSHIPSTUESDAY! Let’s learn about Bluenose II

Schooner Bluenose II Photo Credit Mark Krasnow

In anticipation for our Annual Conference this week, we figured we would feature a Canadian Flagged Tall Ship as a tip of the hat to our host city, Quebec. Time to learn a little about Bluenose II…

Where you’ll find the ship

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Fun Fact

There are four completely different local namesake theories explaining why the vessel is called Bluenose… Check them out here to see which theory you believe!

The backstory

While the original Bluenose launched in 1921, Bluenose II first launched in 1963 after being constructed from the same plans of the original and even the same boat builders. She serves as a goodwill ambassador for the Province of Nova Scotia, participating in tall ship events throughout the Western Hemisphere. She continues to sail in the tradition of the original vessel, encouraging all of their officers and deckhands to enhance their skills and certifications.

Who Sails

Individuals and groups

https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/

Tune in next Tuesday to see what Tall Ship will be featured next!