Those interested in sailing on a “tall ship” will have three opportunities during Downrigging Weekend to voyage out onto the waters of the Chester River onboard their choice of seven of the visiting vessels. All three sails will feature the entire Downrigging Weekend fleet loosening their canvas and proceeding under sail-power alone. Ticket prices range from $25-$55 per person, depending upon the vessel.  Children under 5 years of age are not permitted to sail.

Chestertown, Maryland:  Due to a posted GALE WARNING and forecast for heavy rain, the 10:00am and 2:00pm public sails on KALMAR NYCKEL, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE, II, LADY MARYLAND, A.J. MEERWALD, ELSWORTH, SIGSBEE and SULTANA for Saturday, October 29 have been cancelled. These sails will not be rescheduled and all reservation holders will receive a full refund.   Please note it may take up to a week to process refund payments.   

We do not anticipate canceling any other Downrigging Weekend activities - including Public Sails on Sunday, October 30.  Certain activities, including Saturday's Downrigging Wooden Boat Show at the foot of High Street, may be curtailed due to the weather.   The scheduled exhibitions by The British Marines and the Washington Ship Model Society will not take place.

There is still limited availability for Sunday's public sails. Sultana Projects will be taking phone reservations (410-778-5954)  for Sunday's sails on Saturday between 9:00am and 3:00pm, and any remaining sailing spaces will be available at the Chestertown waterfront on Sunday morning.