America’s Tall Ship, United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, announced the 2026 sail training schedule for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) announced its 2026 schedule of port calls, including the five Sail250 ports of New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York City, and Boston and a stop in Florida. Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It will offer crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration.
“It is an immense honor for the Coast Guard Barque Eagle and crew to participate in the Sail250 festivities and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation,” said Capt. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of Eagle. “This voyage not only serves as a vital training experience for the next generation of Coast Guard officers but also allows us to share America’s proud maritime heritage with the public. We are thrilled to visit these historic ports and sail alongside magnificent vessels from around the world.”
The America’s Tall Ship summer schedule includes the following dates and locations:
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May 8 – 11: TBD
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May 23 – 25: Pensacola, Florida
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May 28 – June 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
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June 11 – 14: Charleston, South Carolina
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June 19 – 22: Norfolk, Virginia
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June 25 – 28: Baltimore, Maryland
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July 4 – 8: New York, City, New York
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July 11 – 14: Boston, Massachusetts
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July 24 – 27: Portland, Maine
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July 31 – August 3: Newport, Rhode Island
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August 7 – 10: Greenport, New York
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August 14: New London, Connecticut
For the first time since 1976, Eagle and its sister ships, Gorch Fock (Germany), Sagres (Portugal) and Mircea (Romania), will be competing for the Five Sisters Trophy. The sail race will be between New York City and Boston starting July 9th off the coast of New York.
Public tour schedules for the Eagle at each port will be announced closer to the event dates.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne
