Tall Ships on the Great Lakes - Summer 2010

2010 will be a very exciting year for Great Lakes sailors & enthusiasts. This summer the Denis Sullivan and others are leading an armada of international schooners, barks and sloops on the Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®2010. The ASTA Great Lakes Challenge is held every four years. ASTA (American Sail Training Association) is focused on youth education, leadership development and the preservation of the maritime heritage of North America. Six harbors will host the ships beginning in Toronto. Each city will welcome separate ship lineups. Sailing schedules will remain flexible to the last minute, since captains have final say over each vessel's course. Please make sure you read ASTA's Site of the Month - Travel to Germany and the Netherlands…without leaving the country

Linda Anderson and several artist members of Anderson Photo Works Community will be exhibiting their fabulous artwork at many of these exciting maritime festivals. Watch for their booths and remember to stop and say hello. Enjoy your summer on the Great Lakes! You can check my event schedule tab at the top of my website: Anderson Photo Works or my Events Blog.

I hope you enjoy the condensed schedule below!
Fair Winds All! - Linda
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Toronto Waterfront Festival - from June 30 to July 4th, 2010
Scheduled participating ships include:
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
185' Bark Europa from The Netherlands
198' US Brig Niagara from Erie, PA
72' Brigantine TS Pathfinder from Toronto, Ontario
72' Brigantine STV Playfair from Toronto, Ontario
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
118' Topsail Schooner STV Unicorn from Clinton, NJ
96' Schooner Challenge from Toronto, Ontario
200' Schooner Empire Sandy from Toronto, Ontario
165' Schooner Kajama from Toronto, Ontario

Tall Ships Cleveland 2010 - July 7 to July 11, 2010
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
185' Bark Europa from the Netherlands
198' US Brig Niagara from Erie, PA
72' Brigantine TS Pathfinder from Toronto, Ontario
72' Brigantine STV Playfair from Toronto, Ontario http
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
118' Topsail Schooner STV Unicorn from Clinton, NJ
122' Schooner Lynx from Newport Beach, CA
85' Schooner Appledore IV from Bay City, MI
65' Schooner Appledore V from Bay City, MI

Bay City Michigan Tall Ship Celebration - July 15 to July 18, 2010
Scheduled Participating Ships Include:
185' Bark Europa from the Netherlands
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
72' Brigantine TS Pathfinder from Toronto, Ontario
72' Brigantine STV Playfair from Toronto, Ontario
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
85' Schooner Appledore IV from Bay City, MI
65' Schooner Appledore V from Bay City, MI MI
92' Schooner Madeline from Traverse City, MI

Tall Ships Duluth 2010 - July 28 to August 3, 2010
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
185' Bark Europa from the Netherlands
198' US Brig Niagara from Erie, PA
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Green Bay's Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival 2010 - Aug 13 to Aug 15, 2010
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
185' Bark Europa from the Netherlands
198' US Brig Niagara from Erie, PA
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
118' Topsail Schooner STV Unicorn from Clinton, NJ
122' Schooner Lynx from Newport Beach, CA
101' Sloop Friends Good Will from South Haven, MI
85' Schooner Appledore IV from Bay City, MI
77' Schooner Inland Seas from Suttons Bay, MI
74' Schooner LaRevenante from Quebec, Canada
68’ Privateer Royaliste from San Francisco, CA

Chicago's Tall Ships Chicago 2010 - August 24 to August 29, 2010
Scheduled Participating Ships Include:
115' HMS Bounty from Greenport, NY
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
185' Bark Europa from the Netherlands
198' US Brig Niagara from Erie, PA http
72' Brigantine TS Pathfinder from Toronto, Ontario
72' Brigantine STV Playfair from Toronto, Ontario
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
165' Brig Roald Amundsen from Germany
137' Schooner Roseway from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands - book for sail-aways
118' Topsail Schooner STV Unicorn from Clinton, NJ
122' Schooner Lynx from Newport Beach, CA - book for sail-aways
85' Schooner Appledore IV from Bay City, MI - book for sail-aways
101' Sloop Friends Good Will from South Haven, MI - book for sail-aways
77' Schooner Inland Seas from Suttons Bay, MI
92' Schooner Madeline from Traverse City, MI
77' Schooner Red Witch from Chicago, IL - book for sail-aways
148' Schooner Windy from Chicago, IL - book for sail-aways
74' Schooner LaRevenante from Quebec, Canada
68’ Privateer Royaliste from San Francisco, CA
82' Fazisi from Chicago, IL
87' Armed Sloop Welcome from Traverse City, MI

OTHER GREAT LAKES MARITIME FESTIVALS FEATURING TALL SHIPS:

June 4 to June 6, 2010 - Pirate Festival in Port Washington, WI
Tall Ship Friends Good Will to be the invading ship. The event includes an Invasion, a Thieves Marketplace, Musicians, Comedians, A Treasure Hunt, Children's Activities, a Gruel Galley and Saturday evening fireworks. Advertised as "mayhem & merriment" this festival is situated in the heart of the beautiful Port Washington harbor and marina area.

June 25 to June 27, 2010 - Oswego Festival of Sail in Oswego, NY
The first ever Oswego Festival of Sail will host the Pride of Baltimore II, the Lynx and Roseway at the west pier of Oswego Harbor. Each day will include a simulated cannon firefight between the ships and Fort Ontario. The event will include roving pirates, ships mates, refreshments, entertainment and tall ship tours.

July 4, 2010 - Annual Thunder Bay Maritime Festival - Alpena, MI
The annual Thunder Bay Maritime Festival celebrates America's Independence and the area's rich Maritime History with great style. Always a spectacular day on the shores of Lake Huron, this event includes tall ships, maritime artists, great music and food. While there, visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center's array of maritime exhibits and walk the Maritime Heritage Trail! Listing of participating ships and website link will be added soon.

July 17, 2010 - Inland Seas Music Festival in Suttons Bay, MI
Held on the waterfront of the Inland Seas Education Center on the Leelanau Peninsula on Grand Traverse Bay. The festival is free and open to the public. The center's own 77 foot two masted schooner, Inland Seas, is open for tours. Music, displays and maritime festivities are celebrated during this community gathering.

July 24, 2010 - St Ignace Fish Feast in St. Ignace, MI
Deck Tours of the Tall Ship Welcome is just a part of the celebration. Samples of area fish delicacies, beer & wine tent, kids live trout fishing pond and activities, live entertainment, exhibits, US Coast Guard training vessel tours, Pride of Michigan tours and evening fireworks all take place at the St. Ignace Public Marina.

August 3 to August 8, 2010 - Nautical Festival in Rogers City, MI
The entire schedule will be posted soon for this Lake Huron town, not far from the Straits of Mackinac. 2009 events featured tours and cruises on the armed sloop Welcome, a replica of a boat built in 1774 by a Fort Michilimackinac merchant। There will be a voyageur encampment, a Saturday powwow of the Mackinac Bands of Ottawa and Chippewa and a grand parade on Saturday.

August 20 to 22, 2010 - Maritime Heritage Festival in Port Washington, WI
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
157' Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II from Baltimore, MD
137' Schooner Roseway from St। Croix, US Virgin Islands
118' Topsail Schooner STV Unicorn from Clinton, NJ
122' Schooner Lynx from Newport Beach, CA
PLUS A MYSTERY SHIP। Can you guess who she will be?
My absolute favorite event of the season! Purchase a "Passport" and tour or ride the ships! A full weekend of maritime festivities that begin with the Tall Ship Parade of Sail and include evening fireworks, maritime musicians & historical exhibits. Maritime artists from across the Midwest offer one of a kind nautical artwork. The charming harbor town is located just north of Milwaukee. All events are held in the harbor and marina areas with easy parking and access. You'll want to stay the weekend! Port Washington's Holiday Inn is at the core of all activities. Rooms go quickly so plan ahead.

August 20 to 22, 2010 – Tall Ships Trio in South Haven, MI
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
101' Sloop Friends Good Will from South Haven, MI
68’ Privateer Royaliste
More info to be released soon

September 10 to September 12, 2010 - Michigan Schooner Festival in Traverse City, MI
Maritime Heritage Alliance is sponsoring this wonderful gathering of the area's finest schooners in a festive celebration of maritime history. Set along the shores of beautiful Traverse Bay this event promises to be one that will be on every Great Lakes enthusiast's calendar for years to come!
Scheduled Participating Ships include:
137' Schooner S/V Denis Sullivan from Milwaukee, WI
68' Privateer Royaliste from San Francisco, CA
77' Inland Seas from Grand Traverse Bay, MI
39' Coaster II from Marquette, MI
114' Schooner Manitou from Grand Traverse Bay, MI
Additional ships to be announced.

September 9 to September 12, 2010 - Tall Ships Erie 2010 in Erie, PA
The Niagara will be joined at Dobbins Landing by six other ships in a fund raising event will be the first tall ships festival in a decade in that harbor. The festival is being held in partnership with the Erie County Historical Society's Heritage Festival. It is a friendship among the groups sailing on the Great Lakes that is making this year's event possible.

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