Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbor

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.

• Jamestown Settlement’s Godspeed – a re-creation of the square-rigged merchant ship that made the historic 1606-1607 voyage from England to Virginia, carrying 105 passengers and 39 crew.
• Luna – a replica of an 18th-century colonial sloop built and operated by the Colonial Seaport Foundation.
  
• Alliance II – Historic Yorktown’s homeported schooner, offering patrons the chance to explore history and scenic beauty on the York River.
• Serenity – a 60-foot, two-masted gaff-rigged schooner currently based at Riverwalk Landing Piers.

• Solace – Operated by Sail Beyond Cancer, this 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 offers free private sailing excursions for individuals challenged by cancer.

• United States Coast Guard Cutter Pompano – an 87-foot Marine Protector-class patrol boat.
• The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) – high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying up to 75 tons of weapons, troops, and heavy equipment at high speeds.
• USCG Response Boat-Small (RBS) and Response Boat-Medium (RBM)  – critical high-speed, aluminum-hull vessels for coastal security and safety.
• USNA Yard Patrol Boats – used by the United States Navy for training and research purposes.

Not to brag, but the Sail Yorktown Festival is kind of a big deal. So why not leave with some merch worthy of the moment? From tees and sweatshirts to wine glasses, tumblers, and more, our official festival swag is the perfect way to show you were part of history in the making.

These souvenirs aren’t just conversation starters — they’re proof you were aboard for one of Yorktown’s most unforgettable weekends. Stock up before these sails… and sales… drift away!