Join the Liberty Clipper on this 5-day racing cruise, sailing amongst a fleet of tall ships and schooners as you race from Baltimore to Portsmouth. This adventure includes a parade of sail and a crew party in Baltimore, and the schooner race and the awards ceremony with pig and oyster roast in Portsmouth. Join the crew as they look to earn another victory in the race - the Liberty Clipper sailed at 14.7 knots and set a new ship speed record! This was done while sailing past the mouth of the Potomac River. Experience the thrill of racing amidst a fleet of tall-ships!
Highlights
Experience the thrill of racing amidst a fleet of over 50 tall ships
Enjoy sunset under full sail in Chesapeake Bay and some night-time sailing
Savor the chef's wonderful food to keep you going during the race
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the ship between 12:00 noon and 3pm to kick off this annual Windjammer Race event! The Liberty Clipper participates in the Parade of Sail at 5:00pm and sails Baltimore Harbor in the company of a fleet of tall ships! Be sure to have your camera ready as over 50 ships participate in this event. As a guest aboard the Liberty Clipper you can join the party ashore later that evening at the Schooner Party held in the Latin Room. The festivities continue with the Sailors' Evening in Fells Point.
In the morning feel the excitement in the harbor as the Fleet heads out into Chesapeake Bay and heads towards the starting line of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race with a starting gun at 1:00pm. The Liberty Clipper is the 2005 Champion - this is the year to win back the title!
The itinerary of this cruise is determined by the winds. The fastest race time to date is 11 hours 18 minutes, set in 2007. If the winds are light, unusual at this time of year, the race can be significantly longer and may last up to 20 hours. In either event, you can enjoy sunset under full sail in Chesapeake Bay and some night-time sailing. Your Chef prepares wonderful food to keep you going during the excitement of the race.
Once you arrive at the finish line, 127 miles south in Portsmouth, Virginia, stay for the award ceremonies and explore the town.
Day 5: Portsmouth | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark in the morning, at 10:00am in Portsmouth. The Norfolk and Newport News airports are very close or you may take an easy train ride back to Baltimore for a round-trip flight.
This cruise is a favorite and space is limited so book your spot now for this historic race down the Chesapeake!
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Notes
All rates are per person based on double occupancy. A select number of premium cabins are available for an additional fee.
Cruise fares do not include port taxes, an additional 5% of total cost.
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