Marlinspike Magazine

06/09/2026

If only we had internal combustion.

06/08/2026

NAME THAT BOAT! We've removed *most* of the names from trailboards and burgees, to make you work a little harder. Photo: Mike Rutstein

06/07/2026

Why send a reporter when you can send a drone?

The French tall ship ‘Belle-Poule’ recently arrived in Bermuda, and the historic sailing vessel is currently in Hamilton Harbour. According to Sail Training International, Belle Poule was constructed in 1932 by the Chantier Naval de Normandie, in Fecamp, for the French naval academy, and the sch...

06/07/2026

Spiffy raisin!

06/07/2026

NAME THAT BOAT! We've removed *most* of the names from trailboards and burgees, to make you work a little harder. Photo: Charley Seavey

06/06/2026

Fair winds, Niagara!

06/06/2026

"The parade will be led by the USS Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, which was built in 1797 in the North End and is the world’s oldest commissioned warship."

A guide to the ships participating in Sail Boston 2026, including which ships hail from New England states.

06/06/2026

NAME THAT BOAT! We've removed *most* of the names from trailboards and burgees, to make you work a little harder. Sculpture: Joseph Keene. Photo: Jill Garland

06/05/2026

This seems more accurate!

🇺🇸⚓ Sail Between Two Historic Tall Ship Celebrations! ⚓🇺🇸

This summer, step aboard the schooner Harvey Gamage and become part of an extraordinary maritime journey from New York City to Boston during America's 250th Anniversary celebrations.

After participating in the international gathering of tall ships in New York Harbor, Harvey Gamage will sail north along the coast of Southern New England, culminating in the spectacular arrival of the fleet in Boston.

This is more than a cruise. It is an opportunity to live aboard a traditional schooner, stand watch, handle sails, learn seamanship, and experience life as part of a working tall ship crew.

🌊 Sail from one historic port to another
⚓ Participate in the operation of a traditional schooner
🧭 Learn navigation, sail handling, and watchstanding
🌅 Experience the beauty of the New England coast under sail
🇺🇸 Be part of America's 250th Anniversary maritime celebration

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or looking for the adventure of a lifetime, this voyage offers a rare chance to experience two of the largest tall ship events in the nation while sailing aboard one of Maine's most iconic schooners.

📅 July 6–13, 2026
📍 Board: New York City
📍 Disembark: Boston, Massachusetts
⚓ Adult Voyage – Limited Berths Available

The tall ships may only gather once, but the memories of sailing among them will last forever.

Reserve your berth today at:

🌐 Marine Learning Project Adult Voyages

06/05/2026

Well... it's been a while since I saw her in person...

This is for Will Horsman who likes to identify every vessel on "Name that Boat" as the GAMAGE.