Explore Maritime Heritage and History at Downrigging 2018 in Chestertown

Boating Kent, MD

Flyer: Downrigging WeekendEnjoy a free slate of presentations and talks by experts in Chesapeake and maritime culture, history and literature throughout the weekend!

PRESENTATIONS

FEATURED PRESENTERS:

FRIDAY, 7:30 PM. SEF Holt Center

Join John Brady, President of the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, tells the story of the USS OLYMPIA, one of two remaining U.S. warships from World War One, and the cornerstone of the Museum’s collection.

OLYMPIA is the oldest remaining steel ship afloat, built during a transformative time in American culture, science, and technology.

Saturday, Oct 27:

11 AM: Vince Leggett on black watermen at the Bookplate

1 PM: Jaques Baker on Gilbert Byron at the Bookplate

2 PM: Press Harding, “Boy in the Boatyard” at SEF Holt Center

To see all presentations and for more information: http://bit.ly/2OxX0NB

Sails on the Tall Ships

There are eight ships/schooners/skipjacks coming to Chestertown for Downrigging Weekend that will be offering public sails to accommodate about 1000 passengers. Tickets for these public sails are selling fast. Many are already Sold Out

Ticket prices begin at $25 per person. Order Your Ticket by Clicking HERE

Dates/times of the Downrigging Weekend 2018 Tall Ship sails:

Friday, October 26
3:00-5:00pm

Saturday, October 27
10:30am-1:00pm

Saturday, October 27
2:30-5:00pm

Sunday, October 28
1:00-3:30pm

Even if the Public Sail is Sold Out you can still do a Tall Ship Tour.

Times for Downrigging Weekend 2018 (free / children must be accompanied / no tickets required)

Friday, October 26, 2018 / 12:00-2:00pm

Saturday, October 27, 2018 / 9:00-10:00am

Sunday, October 28, 2018 / 10:00am-Noon

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~ Sultana Education Foundation

Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners for Downrigging Weekend 2018