Sail Yorktown Festival
Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbor event!
From June 12–14, 2026, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River during the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbor event!
Tall Ships
- Godspeed – A small, fully rigged merchant ship that made the historic 1606-1607 voyage from England to North America, carrying 105 passengers and 39 crew.
- Luna – a replica of an 18th-century colonial sloop built and operated by the Colonial Seaport Foundation
- Picton Castle – a three-masted barque originally built as a steam powered fishing trawler in 1928 in Selby, Yorkshire.
- Alliance II – Historic Yorktown’s homeported schooner, offering patrons the chance to explore history and scenic beauty on the York River.
