Labor Day Weekend Windjammer Sailing Cruises...
Set sail on the Liberty Clipper for the Gloucester Schooner Race and Schooner Weekend! This weekend of special sailing events is an annual favorite and space is limited, so book today! We won't be in Boston this weekend - we'll be sailing offshore and racing in Gloucester, MA! Join us for the fun and true offshore sailing experience...
The 26th Annual Gloucester Schooner Race will be held on Labor Day Weekend! In 2009, over 20 schooners plied the waters off of Cape Ann, Massachusetts during this annual gathering of tall-ships. Gloucester is a wonderful seaport village steeped in maritime history and lore.
Scheduled Events...
Saturday September 4th:
Offshore sailing!! 8:30am - 4:00pm: The ship will sail offshore from Boston to Gloucester, MA. The ship will sail out of Boston Harbor and pass Boston Light while making passage to the beautiful Cape Ann. On this leg of the cruise, you may see whales in Massachusetts Bay and will likely sail in the company of other schooners on their way to Gloucester for the 25th annual Gloucester Schooner Race.
Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Cruise: The Liberty Clipper will sail in Gloucester from 7:30pm till approximately 10:00pm to watch a lighted Parade of Sail and watch the fireworks! This year's fireworks will be extra special as Gloucester cancelled their July 4th celebration over weather concerns and will double up this display.
Sunday September 6th:
26th Annual Gloucester Schooner Race Cruise!! 9:00am - 4:00 / 5:00 pm (approx.): The Liberty Clipper will compete in the 25th annual Mayor's Cup racing in the coastal waters off of Cape Ann against a large fleet of tall ships! Bring your camera - events like this present rare opportunities to get some great pictures of a fleet of tall ships pressing forward under sail!
Monday September 7th:
Offshore sailing!! 8:30am - 4:00pm: The ship will sail offshore from Gloucester, MA to Boston, MA. The ship will sail out of Gloucester bound south for Boston. On this leg of the cruise, you may see whales in Massachusetts Bay and will likely sail in the company of other schooners on their way home from the 25th annual Gloucester Schooner Race. Hear the crew tell their stories of the race and crew parties ashore. We'll be having a special BBQ hosted by our grill-master, Joe!
Cost: $600 / person
We hope to see you on the water this Labor Day Weekend!
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Sailing a Tall Ship...