She draws attention wherever she goes!On a sunset paddle in the kayak, I got a photo of Maine's First Ship Virginia, which is spending the night on its way to Boston for the Tall Ship parade.
Huzzah! A successful first leg on the way to SAILBOSTON. and her first 24-hour journey. Wishing fair winds and following seas to Virginia, Capt. J B Smith and her gallant crew!
Virginia and Crew safely made it to Gloucester this morning. A nearly to-the-minute 24 hour transit.
They spent the day visiting Schooner Adventure, and are resting up for an early departure Friday morning to Boston and #sailboston250
We had a blast with you guys!
Are you anchored or dockside?
Saw the ship tied up to the dock in Bath over the weekend. Beautiful design.
I just saw her in Boothbay Harbor.Looking forward to seeing her in Boston.
Hope to see you Sunday .
*Now with more color options!
If you are even half as excited as we are that Virginia is on her way to SailBoston, share the love and support her journey--and look good doing it: Visit www.bonfire.com/bath-to-boston-2026/ for limited edition Bath to Boston 2026 t-shirts and hoodies.
You order through Bonfire, the shirts are shipped directly to you, and your purchase supports the participation of MFS in Sail Boston 250. Thank you!
#1607pinnacevirginia #bathtoboston #supportmainesfirstship #sailboston2026 #Sail250
Great idea. Love the design, I don’t do black much. Grey hoodie, I’m in.
Jim Nelson has always harbored a deep love of ships and the sea, building first models, and then a 12’ skipjack while in 9th grade. Though he built other boats, he eventually studied at UCLA’s School of Motion Picture and Television and worked for several years in the television industry. Living aboard his boat in Marina Del Rey, Jim crossed paths with the replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hinde and promptly joined the crew. After working on traditional sailing ships for some years, he came ashore and began his writing career. He has won awards for both his maritime fiction and his history books. Around MFS he is known for leading the Rigging Gang, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with traditional rigging, an essential element of the current reconstruction of the 1607 pinnace Virginia.
Jim is shown here working on the mouse for Virginia in October of 2019. If memory serves, the completed mouse shown here was later re-done as Jim was not satisfied with the initial result on this complicated piece.
#traditionalrigging #traditionalsailing #summerlectureseries James L. Nelson
Virginia left for Boston and most of us were not aboard! That's okay, come out tonight to hear Jim Nelson speak about traditional rigging. That should take your mind off things or possibly remind you how glad you will be to sleep in your bed tonight. Details at mfship.org/events
And they're off--Virginia and crew cast off from the home dock about 9:30 this morning (July8, 2026). They are are headed to SailBostson2026 / Sail250Boston. You can follow their progress using the Fleet Tracker on the SailBoston website.
#fairwindsandfollowingseas #1607pinnacevirginia #bathtoboston #sailboston2026 #Sail250
Fair winds - seen from above at Popham today (7/8/26)
Bound away!
S/v Virginia of Sagadahoc is under sail. #sail250 Sail Boston here we come. #mainesfirstship
Happy sailing Virginia. See you in Boston Harbor on Sunday. I'll be on the Spirit of Boston. 🙂
Fair winds, Virginia!
Have the best trip!!
Can’t wait to see you all on Monday, July 13 and 14 at the Navy Yard’s Pier 6
The sendoff!
Bob would be really proud!
Safe journey Virginia
Safe sailing
Bound away in Virginia, to old Boston they go!