November 29, 2016 - From the desk of the BDTS HQ... Aside from the live blue spruce Christmas tree, some crows and seagulls the Black Dog Wharf is empty today. No snow yet but winter weather arrived a little over a week ago with a prolonged cold west wind. Once again its the "off season" here … [Read more...] about Thankful notes from the BDTS…
The Captain’s Journal
2014 Season Wrap-Up
Its been one month since the final customers of the season stepped back ashore from the last sail of the 2014. Since then, the ships have been "laid up", undergone important maintenance projects, the crews have all departed, and daylight savings has ended. Evenings come quick to the Vineyard Haven … [Read more...] about 2014 Season Wrap-Up
Winter 2014 Down the Homestretch…
Ice coats the waterlines of the schooners Shenandoah and Alabama out on their moorings on a calm and clear winter afternoon. We've got a nice window between the steady parade of storms and arctic blasts that have been routine this winter. The ferries and tugs servicing the island make steady runs, … [Read more...] about Winter 2014 Down the Homestretch…
Winter Weather & Summer Camps
Vineyard Haven, MA – A coastal storm passes through New England today and as I’m typing here at the Black Dog Tall Ships HQ wind and gusts from the SW are shaking the building, howling and blowing spray downwind across Vineyard Haven harbor… Shenandoah and Alabama are secure on their moorings. The … [Read more...] about Winter Weather & Summer Camps
Support the Tall Ships
Welcome Since the day of her launching on February 15th, 1964 the Shenandoah has sailed the waters of Southeastern New England continuing the traditions and telling the stories of American seagoing excellence. Currently, there is no better example available as Shenandoah remains the world’s only … [Read more...] about Support the Tall Ships