The Black Dog Tallships Schooner Alabama wishes everyone a great new year. We are looking forward to many great sailing experiences in 2023. Our homeport of Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard offers great sailing weather in season....we hope to meet many new sailors on our afternoon and sunset … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays to All !!!! Looking ahead to great sailing in 2023
Shenandoah
Martha’s Vineyard’s Tallship – Alabama Season Review…
The Schooner Alabama had a lovely 2022 sailing season on Martha's Vineyard. As Martha's Vineyard's historic tallship, Alabama hosted hundreds of guests including many happy families on their summer vacations. The sailing weather was mostly delightful with consistent breezes and minimal fog or stormy … [Read more...] about Martha’s Vineyard’s Tallship – Alabama Season Review…
Update 3/15/22
Alabama is undergoing maintenance items including: New topside plank, 671Detroit maintenance and adding new marine toilets. Of course she is getting new antifouling bottom paint to help protect her nearly 100 year old hull. She is currently located in Fairhaven, MA. at the Fairhaven Shipyard … [Read more...] about Update 3/15/22
Shenandoah 2020 Update
We tried and fought as long as we could but today we are announcing the cancellation of the SHENANDOAH’s 2020 season. Since the middle of March we have tried to gather information on the virus, piece together various possible schedules that would allow her to operate safely and … [Read more...] about Shenandoah 2020 Update