Accomodations
Enjoying the Ride!.jpg
Enjoying the Ride!.jpg 2007-09-25
Bar in the Deck Lounge.jpg
Bar in the Deck Lounge.jpg 2007-10-08
Cocktail Hour.jpg
Cocktail Hour.jpg 2007-09-27
Deck Lounge.jpg
Deck Lounge.jpg 2007-10-08
Guest Lecture.jpg
Guest Lecture.jpg 2007-09-24
Dining Saloon.jpg
Dining Saloon.jpg 2007-10-08
Lunchtime.jpg
Lunchtime.jpg 2007-09-24
Pies Cooling before Dinner.jpg
Pies Cooling before Dinner.jpg 2007-09-25
Gourmet Cooking!.jpg
Gourmet Cooking!.jpg 2007-09-25
Stateroom (1).jpg
Stateroom (1).jpg 2007-10-08
Stateroom.jpg
Stateroom.jpg 2007-09-28
Stateroom (5).jpg
Stateroom (5).jpg 2007-10-08
Vanity in each stateroom.jpg
Vanity in each stateroom.jpg 2007-10-08
Stateroom (7).jpg
Stateroom (7).jpg 2007-09-28
Stateroom (6).jpg
Stateroom (6).jpg 2007-10-08
Head.jpg
Head.jpg 2007-10-08
Fishing 2 (Small).jpg
Fishing 2 (Small).jpg 2008-01-01
Sunbathing (Small).jpg
Sunbathing (Small).jpg 2007-09-29
Enjoying the Ride.jpg
Enjoying the Ride.jpg 2007-09-25
Easy-to-Use Gangway.jpg
Easy-to-Use Gangway.jpg 2007-10-08
Going Ashore.jpg
Going Ashore.jpg 2007-09-24
Kayaks on Beach (Small).jpg
Kayaks on Beach (Small).jpg 2008-02-15
Bahamas Cruising Adventures
Heading to the Bahamas.JPG
Heading to the Bahamas.JPG 2007-08-27
Arrival.JPG
Arrival.JPG 2008-05-26
At Anchor.jpg
At Anchor.jpg 2007-09-01
Conch Shells.jpg
Conch Shells.jpg 2002-08-22
Beach Walk.jpg
Beach Walk.jpg 2008-02-05
Chair.jpg
Chair.jpg 2002-08-30
At the Beach.jpg
At the Beach.jpg 2006-03-28
Dunes.JPG
Dunes.JPG 2008-05-26
Beach Crab.jpg
Beach Crab.jpg 2008-02-05
Swimming.jpg
Swimming.jpg 2008-05-26
Stingray.jpg
Stingray.jpg 2007-12-23
Shipwreck.jpg
Shipwreck.jpg 2008-05-26
Sea Turtle.JPG
Sea Turtle.JPG 2008-05-26
Starfish.jpg
Starfish.jpg 2035-01-04
Bananas.jpg
Bananas.jpg 2008-01-01
Reef.jpg
Reef.jpg 2008-05-26
MYSTIC SAILING.jpg
MYSTIC SAILING.jpg 2008-02-26
Mahi Mahi.jpg
Mahi Mahi.jpg 2008-01-01
Snorkeling.jpg
Snorkeling.jpg 2008-05-26
Immature Conch.jpg
Immature Conch.jpg 2006-03-30
Kayaks.jpg
Kayaks.jpg 2008-02-15
Beach Bonfire.jpg
Beach Bonfire.jpg 2008-01-31
Sunset.JPG
Sunset.JPG 2008-05-26
Back at Anchor.jpg
Back at Anchor.jpg 2008-05-26
Greenport Maritime Festival
Leaving Mystic
The historic Mystic Drawbridge is raised for the Tall Ship MYSTIC as she departed for Greenport, on the other side of Long Island Sound.
Raising Sail
Everyone is welcome to help hoisting the sails
Fair Winds
We sailed among islands and lighthouses, passed ferries and fishing boats, and enjoyed the beautiful wind and weather on our way to Greenport.
At the Dock
MYSTIC was the center of attention at the waterfront
Greenport
The waterfront of Greenport with throngs of sailors, visitors, and participants
Parade
Fife and drum corps
Parade
Young and old participated in a very professional and exciting event
Parade
There was something for everyone at the Greenport Maritime Festival Parade.
Parade
The Ft. Lauderdale Highlanders played their bagpipes not only in the parade, but also on the Tall Ship MYSTIC, and around town all weekend - a very busy band!
Bagpipers
Bagpipers visit the Tall Ship MYSTIC
Marine Event
Crowds gathered on the docks to watch the waterfront events
Sky Events
Military parachutists demonstrated their abilities, by circling the masts of MYSTIC before landing in the water right in front of the crowded docks
'Chute Landing
Four parachutists landed within 50 yards of each other in a great demonstration of precision flying
Rescue Mission
A Blackhawk helicopter demonstrated a water rescue mission right next to MYSTIC
9-11 Monument
A metal sculpture of an osprey crowns a base made from a piece of the Twin Tower wreckage
Sailing Away
After a weekend of music, fun, good food, and marvelous events, the Tall Ship MYSTIC departed for home
Setting Sail
Crew aloft loosen the square sails for a beam reach across the Sound and home
Setting Sail
Morgan Point
Entering the mouth of the Mystic River
Mystic River
Lobster boats at their dock
Home Again
Back home at Schooner Wharf in Mystic
Mystic Evening
Twilight view from the decks of the Tall Ship MYSTIC
Autumn in the Chesapeake
To Chesapeake
Delaware Bridge
Anchorage
At Anchor
Neat Ship
Coiled Lines
Baltimore Arrival
Baltimore Dock
Schooner Parade
Schooner Parade
Race Meeting
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
Start of Race
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
Setting Sail
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
MYSTIC at the Start
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
Crew Work
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
All Sails
Great Chesapeake Schooner Race
Race Finish
In Portsmouth
Schooner Party
In Portsmouth
Awards Party
Portsmouth
Lighthouse
Crab
Crab in Net
St. Michaels
Skipjack
Cambridge
schooner rendesvous
Eastern Shore
Quiet Anchorage
New England Cruises
Sailing in New England (4).JPG
Sailing in New England (4).JPG 2007-10-24
Newport Tall Ships Parade (1).jpg
Newport Tall Ships Parade (1).jpg 2007-10-24
Newport Tall Ships Parade (4).jpg
Newport Tall Ships Parade (4).jpg 2007-10-24
Newport Tall Ships Parade (5).jpg
Newport Tall Ships Parade (5).jpg 2007-10-24
Sailing in New England (3).jpg
Sailing in New England (3).jpg 2007-10-24
9-22 Greenport (3).jpg
9-22 Greenport (3).jpg 2007-09-22
9-22 Greenport (6).jpg
9-22 Greenport (6).jpg 2007-09-22
9-22 Greenport (10).jpg
9-22 Greenport (10).jpg 2007-09-22
9-22 Greenport (11).jpg
9-22 Greenport (11).jpg 2007-09-22
9-22 Greenport (13).jpg
9-22 Greenport (13).jpg 2007-09-22
Hope Town Cruises (10).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (10).jpg 2007-09-25
Hope Town Cruises (1).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (1).jpg 2007-09-23
Hope Town Cruises (11).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (11).jpg 2007-09-25
Sailing in New England (2).jpg
Sailing in New England (2).jpg 2007-10-24
Hope Town Cruises (12).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (12).jpg 2007-09-25
Hope Town Cruises (13).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (13).jpg 2007-09-25
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Hope Town Cruises (14).jpg 2007-09-25
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Hope Town Cruises (15).jpg 2007-09-25
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Hope Town Cruises (16).jpg 2007-09-25
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Hope Town Cruises (17).jpg 2007-09-25
Hope Town Cruises (18).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (18).jpg 2007-09-26
Hope Town Cruises (19).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (19).jpg 2007-09-26
Hope Town Cruises (2).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (2).jpg 2007-09-24
Hope Town Cruises (21).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (21).jpg 2007-09-26
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Hope Town Cruises (23).jpg 2007-09-26
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Hope Town Cruises (22).jpg 2007-09-26
Hope Town Cruises (25).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (25).jpg 2007-09-27
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Hope Town Cruises (27).jpg 2007-09-27
Hope Town Cruises (29).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (29).jpg 2007-09-28
Hope Town Cruises (3).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (3).jpg 2007-09-24
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Hope Town Cruises (32).jpg 2007-09-28
Hope Town Cruises (37).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (37).jpg 2007-09-29
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Hope Town Cruises (38).jpg 2007-09-29
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Hope Town Cruises (39).jpg 2007-09-29
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Hope Town Cruises (40).jpg 2007-09-29
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Hope Town Cruises (41).jpg 2007-09-29
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Hope Town Cruises (42).jpg 2007-09-29
Hope Town Cruises (43).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (43).jpg 2007-09-30
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Hope Town Cruises (47).jpg 2007-09-30
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Hope Town Cruises (46).jpg 2007-09-30
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Hope Town Cruises (49).jpg 2007-09-30
Hope Town Cruises (5).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (5).jpg 2007-09-24
Hope Town Cruises (50).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (50).jpg 2007-10-01
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Hope Town Cruises (52).jpg 2007-10-01
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Hope Town Cruises (53).jpg 2007-10-01
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Hope Town Cruises (55).jpg 2007-10-01
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Hope Town Cruises (59).jpg 2007-09-24
Hope Town Cruises (6).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (6).jpg 2007-09-24
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Hope Town Cruises (60).jpg 2007-09-24
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Hope Town Cruises (62).jpg 2007-09-24
Hope Town Cruises (63).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (63).jpg 2007-09-25
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Hope Town Cruises (64).jpg 2007-09-25
Hope Town Cruises (7).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (7).jpg 2007-09-24
Hope Town Cruises (9).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (9).jpg 2007-09-25
Hope Town Cruises (57).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (57).jpg 2007-10-03
Hope Town Cruises (58).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (58).jpg 2007-10-03
Sailing in New England (1).JPG
Sailing in New England (1).JPG 2007-07-30
Hope Town Cruises (44).jpg
Hope Town Cruises (44).jpg 2007-09-30
Birth of the Tall Ship "MYSTIC"
Hull Construction
MYSTIC is entirely built of steel
Construction
Ready to Launch
The last welds are finished, the hull is primed, and MYSTIC is almost ready to launch.
Launch Day
MYSTIC's crew pose for a group picture. The crew worked alongside the construction workers, building spars and rigging them.
Launch Time
Breaking a good luck bottle on the bow
Launch!!!
MYSTIC was launched sideways into a small bayou next to the construction yard.
Christening
The tall ship motored to Panama City, where the masts were erected in time for the Christening ceremony
Christening
Ceremonial christening speeches
Propeller Work
Delivery
MYSTIC left Panama City with her delivery crew, who continued work on the Tall Ship en route to Mystic, Connecticut
Rigging Sails
Teak Decks
Sanding, Varnishing
Capt. Amy
Land Ho!
Approaching the Connecticut shore
Mystic River
Drawbridge
The historic Mystic Drawbridge opens for MYSTIC for the first time
Homecoming
Friends greet Tall Ship MYSTIC as she arrives at Schooner Wharf
At the Dock
The Harbor