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Sail Portsmouth
Ashley Hall
Students from Ashley Hall embark on a multi-day offshore voyage from St. Croix to Charleston, sailing as crew aboard Denis Sullivan. Along the way, they take part in navigation, watch standing, and the daily operation of a working tall ship.
Gifft Hill
8th–12th graders from Gifft Hill School spend five days sailing through the Caribbean as part of the ship’s working crew. Students take the helm, set sails, and learn to navigate while living and working together aboard.
Landmark College
Students from Landmark College spend five days sailing through the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico aboard Denis Sullivan. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through navigation, sail handling, and shared responsibility at sea.
BCYF
Students from Boston Centers for Youth & Families participate in three-hour day programs aboard Denis Sullivan. These short-format sails introduce participants to basic seamanship, teamwork, and the experience of being on the water.
Vertex
High School Summer interns from Vertex Pharmaceuticals take part in a full-day program split between sailing aboard Denis Sullivan and land-based activities. Working in teams, participants rotate between hands-on sailing and collaborative challenges.
Students from Sail Portsmouth join a multi-day voyage that culminates in the Parade of Sail at the Portsmouth Tall Ship Festival. Along the way, they operate as crew and experience the coordination and precision of sailing among a fleet of tall ships.
Students from Boston International Newcomers Academy spend 10–14 days aboard Denis Sullivan, sailing routes from New York City to coastal Maine. As active crew members, they stand watch, handle sails, and take part in the daily operation of a working tall ship.
St. Croix Day Programs
Students in St. Croix participate in multi-day or single-day sailing programs aboard Denis Sullivan, working with the same class across a structured, hands-on curriculum. Through rotating modules in seamanship, navigation, and marine science, they apply STEM concepts while taking on active crew roles aboard the ship.
Inly School
Middle school students from Inly School join a three-day sailing program aboard Denis Sullivan. As part of the crew, they learn the fundamentals of sail handling, navigation, and life aboard a working tall ship.