2026 Schedule

Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change; this page will be updated as necessary.

Schedule Details:

Virginia (Norfolk / Chesapeake Bay)

June 18 – Anchor at Lynnhaven Roads
- Captain’s briefing + reception 1800-2100
June 19 – Parade of Sail into Norfolk
- Depart anchorage 0700
- Arrive Norfolk 1200-1300
- Public tours 1500-1800
- Mayors Welcome Reception 1500-1700
- Dockside Reception 2000-2230
June 20 – Public tours + Sail250 programming
- VIP/ED/Media 0900-1130
- Public tours 1200-1800
- State Dinner 1730-1830
- Governors State Dinner 1830-2130
- Governors Ball & Fire Works Reception 2100-0000
- Dockside Reception 200-2230 (ships)
June 21-22 – Public tours + Sail250 programming
- VIP/ED/Media 0900-1130
- Public tours 1200-1800
- Dockside Reception 200-2230
June 23 – Depart Norfolk 0800

New York

July 3
- Bowdoin arrives at Hell Gate anchorage 1300 informal parade of sail
- Firework time?
July 4 – Parade
- Arrive at assigned berth 1500
- Reception 2000-2300
July 5-6 – Public tours + Sail250 events
- VIP/ED/Media 0900-1130
- Public tours 1200-1600
- Reception 1800-2000
July 7 – Depart NY → transit to Boston

Boston