Amazing Grace is a 83' topsail schooner based
out of Gig Harbor, Washington in the heart of the Puget
Sound. Like other schooners, Amazing Grace is the
traditional American sailing craft. These 'tall ships' fought the British in the War of Independence and
again in 1812, both as ships of the U.S. Navy and as privateers. Today we
see them in adventure films, advertising, and where tall ships gather.
Sail into a harbor on Amazing Grace and watch the heads turn as
people see and hear echoes of the past.
Amazing Grace will be available for charter in San Diego, CA beginning October 15th, 2009.
Upcoming Events
September 20th, 2009 - Departure for San Diego
Amazing Grace sets sail for an exciting coastal cruising adventure from Gig Harbor, WA to San Diego, CA. For the first time, we will be selling a limited number of crew positions for this trip. Learn state-of-the-art navigation procedures, sail with dolphins & whales, explore coastal towns and islands, and much more! Email at info@amazinggracetallship.com or call for more information on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure opportunity.
Coastal Trip Dates:
September 20 - 29: Gig Harbor, WA - San Francisco, CA
September 29 - October 6: San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
NewsSummer 2009
Amazing Grace is currently in Gig Harbor and has sailings scheduled for anniversaries, birthdays, memorial services and client appreciation parties. She will be in Lake Union, Seattle for the Duck Dodge sailing race and visiting the Center for Wooden Boats. We are continuing to train up new sailors to enjoy and function proficiently in the art and sport of sailing.
2008/2009
Having sailed to San Diego for the great weather to do maintenance projects, Amazing Grace also had the privilege of sailing with some famous San Diego tallships. She held her own in gun battles with Lynx, California and Surprise, from the movie Master and Commander.
Amazing Grace also participated in a “race” with the schooner, America and the Lynx with guests from all over the world on the three boats.
The San Diego Maritime Museum gave us a wonderful welcome and included us in these fun sailing adventures.
2008
Amazing Grace was one of four gun battle ships for both the Victoria and Tacoma Tallships Festivals. With her speed and maneuverability Amazing Grace kept the battles lively.
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Amazing Grace has been featured in Coastal Living,
Travel Age West, The Tacoma News Tribune, & The
Peninsula Gateway. Check out the news archives for
more stories.