Archives for July 21, 2016 3: 16 pm

TALL SHIPS TO VISIT BLAINE DURING DRAYTON HARBOR DAYS

Blaine, Wash., August 4-8, 2016.

The Drayton Harbor Festival, Blaine’s annual maritime celebration, will host the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain at Drayton Harbor Marina. The ships are scheduled to arrive August 4, and they’ll offer tours and sailing excursions over the festival weekend. New this year are special discounts for popular Battle Sails and the Sunday Adventure Sail. Here’s the ships’ sailing schedule:

8/5
Tours: Noon to 5 p.m. ($5 donation)
Evening Sail: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($45)
8/6
Tours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($5 donation)
Battle Sail: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ($75/$67/$39)
Evening Sail: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($45)
8/7
Tours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($5 donation)
Adventure Sail: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($47/$39)
Battle Sail: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ($75/$67/$39)

The three-hour Battle Sail features both ships recreating a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon, real gunpowder, but no cannon balls. Guests are urged to verbally taunt their adversaries. Tickets are $75 adults, $67 students/seniors/active military, $39 children 12/under. The Adventure Sail and Evening Sail are family-oriented experiences with opportunities to help raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and hear maritime stories. Tickets for the Adventure Sail are $47 adults, $39 children 12/under. Tickets for the Evening Sail are $45 all ages.

Purchasers of four or more Battle Sail and/or Adventure Sail tickets online enjoy an automatic 15 percent discount off the ticket price. The discount is not available for phone or walk-up orders. To purchase, visit the Public Sail Schedule or call 800-200-5239.

Walk-on tours are a chance to visit the ships and speak with the crews about their adventures. A $5 donation per person is appreciated.