An impressive fleet of schooners and brigantines will be featured in the the Channel Islands Harbor Tall Ships Festival, this Friday through Sunday at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California.    The visiting vessels include the topsail schooner Californian, topsail schooner Amazing Grace, schooner Curlew, topsail schooner Bill of Rights, topsail schooner The Spirit of Dana Point, brigantine Irving Johnson, and the schooner Patricia Belle.

Tall Ships Return to Channel Islands Harbor

Tall ships are coming to Channel Islands Harbor. A total of seven tall ships will weigh anchor at the harbor as part of the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships Challenge race series. These majestic ships will be open for visitors to explore Jun. 24-26.

While at the Channel Islands Harbor, people of all ages can climb aboard the decks and relive the ships’ colorful history through docent stories. Battle re-enactment sails, a pirate camp, Civil War encampment, tours and educational programs are also part of the festivities. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment as well as arts & crafts and food and beverage from the many vendors.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Cash ticket sales will be available at the festival. Credit card purchases will be available online at http://www.tallshipschannelislands.com and through Ticketmaster. For more information on the Tall Ships Challenge, visit the Channel Islands Harbor website athttp://www.channelislandsharbor.org.