Some Tall Ships have already entered the Charleston harbor including the Russian ship Kruzenshtern and the Spirit of South Carolina, which has just returned from Bermuda after an exhibition race in the C2B event. Thursday June 25 is when the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle arrives with Captain Chris Sinnett of S.C. at the helm. The official start of Harborfest is Thursday's Captain's Welcome Reception from 7 to 9 at the Charleston Maritime Center with Mayor Joe Riley set to greet the sailors. Friday June 26 at 10:30 a.m. will be the start time for Tall Ship fans to board and tour some of the vessels that are tied up at the Maritime Center and at the Passenger Terminal. Two French Ships, the Belle Poule and Etoile, will visit the holy city for the first time in 77 years! They will join all of the foreign crews at Friday nights International Tall Ships Soiree from 8 to 11 at the Passenger Terminal, which will include some special presentations such as the French Legion of Honor pin to be awarded to a WWII veteran. Saturday and Sunday activities include pirates, music, wooden boatbuilding demos and more, which is followed by Monday's Parade of Sail when the Tall Ships leave Charleston. Join Lowcountryoutdoors.com on the docks to celebrate our maritime heritage, and to support the South Carolina Maritime Foundation.
Photo By Priscilla Parker: The Tall Ship Spirit of South Carolina sails through Charleston Harbor
Photo By Clinch Heyward: There is no telling who may show up at the docks during Harborfest
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