Sail Boston 2026: Officials prepare to welcome tall ships from across the globe

Just one year out from the return of the Sail Boston event functionaries and organizers are preparing for a historically massive showing of U S and international ships to mark the country s th anniversary This is about making memories for the kids and for people who come from all over the world next summer celebrating experiencing these majestic ships and working military vessels meeting real sailors and cadets in uniform bringing to life history geography navigation way of life and institution announced Gov Maura Healey This is going to be incredible And once again like in that spirit of unity of optimism will be centered in the Bay State Sail Boston will run from July to next year marking the nation s th anniversary with what organizers describe as an epic peacetime gathering of international tall ships and military ships The Boston Fire Boat sprays the water for the Sail Boston press conference Stuart Cahill Boston Herald The first gathering of the international tall ships in Boston Harbor took place in during the th anniversary of the U S and welcomed Queen Elizabeth along with the fleet The maritime gatherings took place again in and The celebration may be the the largest maritime event ever seen in New England declared Sail Boston Executive Director Dusty Rhodes We have ships established now representing different countries disclosed Rhodes The fleet will supposedly be about vessels We re continuing to get confirmation It takes several years to get commitments because you ve got to work with the Argentinian Navy or the President of Colombia In the historic event there were larger ships in the Harbor Rhodes noted The tall ships are typically around to feet in length Rhodes explained noting that Peru has the brand new largest ship coming at feet long The U K is expected to send two Gray Hulls along with one from the U S The fleet is expected to have about smaller Class B or Class C vessels attending Rhodes revealed The Sail Boston event will occur while FIFA World Cup matches draw international tourism to Boston next summer Mayor Michelle Wu announced the city is preparing to welcome millions of tourists and host both events in a way that prioritizes the safety mobility and excitement of our residents and visitors We re going to do everything we can to make sure that our transportation our citizens safety agencies are ready announced Healey All of the assets working together working in partnership Coast Guard authorities spoke to safety preparations as well Wednesday noting they are providing clear and advanced communication with the maritime district and the community to minimize disruptions and maintain safety as well as engaging early and often with maritime stakeholders waterfront businesses harbor users and the population In past years Wu noted Sale Boston has generated over million in economic activity for our small businesses boosting commerce tourism and hospitality Organizers declared they re planning for an even bigger turnout Related Articles Open Newbury kicks off summer series to last through September Mattapan street named for society leader Pastor Pearline James Councilor Flynn calls for Economic Opportunity and Inclusion chief s resignation Boston strikes deal opening union job opportunities for Madison Park grads Fastest Bostonians in the Boston Marathon honored The Sail Boston event will be accompanied by waterfront concessions entertainment offerings and markets speakers announced Sail Boston will reflect the very best that the city of Boston has to offer next summer stated Wu As they did years before tall ships will cross the horizon and our waterfront will be a spectacle of maritime history for millions of attendees creating lifetime memories I for one can t wait to bring the kids