July 23-28th, 2008

San Francisco Bay welcomes Tall Ships® from all over the world as they proudly sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the hearts of young and old for one week in July 2008! The awe-inspiring vessels will be docked along the waterfront offering the public the unique opportunity to tour, sail and learn.

San Francisco Bay Schedule (click here for more info)

Wednesday, July 23

• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Parade of Sail will begin under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Thursday, July 24

• 2:00 - 4:30 pm
• Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay

Friday, July 25

• 2:00 - 4:30 pm
• Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay

Saturday, July 26

• 2:00 - 4:30 pm
• Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay

Sunday, July 27

• 2:00 - 4:30 pm
• Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay

Monday, July 28

Vessels depart for next port in the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast Series. Click here for more details.

In addition to the ships' arrival, the entire waterfront will be transformed in to an international nautical attraction celebrating maritime past, present and future. With an abundance of family activities including cultural and musical entertainment, educational programs and events, Festival of Sail San Francisco will enchant and delight the Bay Area. Join us!

Volunteers Needed for Festival of Sail
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Community events are only as good as the volunteers that support them and give them spirit; we hope you will join us and help make The Festival of Sail San Francisco the best ever! Volunteering at Festival of Sail 2008 means the opportunity to be involved in a variety of jobs and a variety of responsibilities on the waterside and the landside. To get started, please fill out the contact information form.

Event dates are July 23rd-27th, 2008 so check your calendar and save the date for The Festival of Sail San Francisco!