U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle Announces 2026 Sail Schedule for Nation’s 250th Anniversary 

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), arrives in New York City, August 15, 2019. Eagle is a tall ship used as a training platform for future Coast Guard Academy officers as well as vessel for establishing and maintaining domestic and international relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne)

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) announced its 2026 schedule of port calls Friday.  

The selected port calls include the five Sail250 ports of New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York City, and Boston. Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It will offer crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration.  

“It is an immense honor for the Coast Guard Barque Eagle and crew to participate in the Sail250 festivities and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation,” said Capt. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of Eagle. “This voyage not only serves as a vital training experience for the next generation of Coast Guard officers but also allows us to share America’s proud maritime heritage with the public. We are thrilled to visit these historic ports and sail alongside magnificent vessels from around the world.”  

The summer schedule includes the following dates and locations:  

May 8 – 11: TBD  

May 23 – 25: Pensacola, Florida  

May 28 – June 1: New Orleans, Louisiana  

June 11 – 14: Charleston, South Carolina  

June 19 – 22: Norfolk, Virginia  

June 25 – 28: Baltimore, Maryland  

July 4 – 8: New York, City, New York  

July 11 – 14: Boston, Massachusetts  

July 24 – 27: Portland, Maine  

July 31 – August 3: Newport, Rhode Island  

August 7 – 10: Greenport, New York  

August 14: New London, Connecticut  

For the first time since 1976, Eagle and its sister ships, Gorch Fock (Germany), Sagres (Portugal) and Mircea (Romania), will be competing for the Five Sisters Trophy. The sail race will be between New York City and Boston starting July 9 off the coast of New York.   

Public tour schedules for the Eagle at each port will be announced closer to the event dates.