Tall Ship and Great Schooner Parade
The sails appear off the Dana Point Headlands at as the fleet gathers in preparation for entering the harbor. From shore watch the crews of the Tall Ships furl the sails and make preparations for entry to the harbor around sunset. All while defending themselves from the cannon blasts of renegade vessels.
Certainly the highlight of the festival, sailors and participating Tall Ships and Great Schooners will include the Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point, Exy Johnson, Irving Johnson, Californian, American Pride, Curlew and Lynx.
Tall Ship Cannon Battles!
At sunset sail aboard the tall ship of your choice and experience first hand the thrill of a cannon battle at sea. This is an amazing opportunity and space on the vessels will fill fast.
Sea Chantey Concerts
A stage with two full days of sea faring's best music. Sea chanteys, forebitters, ballads and more featuring nationally acclaimed musicians and storytellers.
Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta
This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute. The regatta includes: a Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament; a Sponsor’s and VIP reception/ dinner held at the Ocean Institute; racing for PHRF, non-spinnaker, and junior sabot classes; and a gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club. All events are open to the public. For more info. and pricing, please visit www.dpyc.org.
Public Tours of the Tall Ships
Explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships and speak with the men and women who sail them. Seven spectacular historic vessels will sail into Dana Point harbor Friday evening as part of the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Sunset Parade. All seven tall ships will be open for above deck tours from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The brig Pilgrim will remain open until 5:00 p.m. both days and will offer continuous activities and interactive demonstrations. We invite you to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity and experience a taste of our rich maritime history. (Pirate Adventure Pass required) .
Live Music, Interactive Encampments, and Arts & Craft Show
at Baby Beach Grass Park
With a spectacular view of the tall ships, the grass park hosts a fun-filled variety of festival activities. On stage, audiences can enjoy live seafaring music (presented by nationally acclaimed musicians)... Other performances include storytellers and traditional hula dancers. Throughout the park, visitors can explore and experience interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, schrimshanders, medieval sword fighters and, the infamous Port Royal Privateers who are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages. Additionally, visitors can participate in knot tying races or witness the spectacular art of traditional rope work. Don’'t forget to check out the unique fine arts & craft show that has continued to grow each year offering a fabulous array of creative works. Last but not least, all can enjoy the delicious variety of foods & tasty treats offered in the food court. See event schedule for individual activity times.
Live On Stage at Baby Beach Park
Enjoy Live Sea-Faring Music and Special Performances
Bill Dempsey
Bill Dempsey is a fulltime public school music teacher and a part time professional singer, guitarist, shanty man and multi-instrumentalist. Bill began his association with the Ocean Institute in 1988 working on the tall ship Pilgrim. He has been a part of the Tall Ships Festival since 1990 singing sea chanteys from days gone by and works to organize the entertainers. Bill will celebrate the release of his third CD of shanties and sea songs at this year’s festival.
Halau Hula Lani Ola
Beautifully costumed dancers bring to us the mystery and beauty of Polynesia in a variety of hulas using traditional Hawai’ian implements such as the ‘uli’uli, pu’ili, coconut, and ipu. This spectacular performance is one not to be missed!
 John Kraus
John Andrew Kraus drove a Bigwheel. John Andrew Kraus drove a Huffy. John Andrew Kraus drove a 1984 Dodge Pick-up. John Andrew Kraus drove a bus. John Andrew Kraus drives a tall ship. John Andrew Kraus would drive a Boeing 747 if he had the time or the inclination. Does John Andrew Kraus move about the earth, or does the earth move about him? Whether parallel parking the Spirit of Dana Point in the most dire of circumstances, or hustling Englishmen at dice while on tour playing banjo and guitar in a bluegrass punk band, John Andrew Kraus parallel parks his way into our heart, and bumps our adjacent organs ever so slightly.
The Hula Connection
From Dana Point, this local dance school will feature Keike (children) and Wahine (lady) performers gracefully demonstrating the traditional dances of Hawaii.
Friday, September 11th
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tall Ships Sunset Parade from Laguna Niguel to Dana Point Harbor
Viewing available from the Dana Point Headlands, above Dana Point Harbor, and Old Cove Native Plant Preserve, located behind the Ocean Institute.
Saturday, September 12th
Baby Beach Grass Park, On Stage
10:00 am Bill Dempsey
10:45 am Geoff Agism
11:30 am John Kraus
12:30 pm Holdstock & Macleod
1:15 pm Hula Connection
2:00 pm Geoff Agism
2:45 pm Holdstock & Macleod
3:30 pm Bill Dempsey
4:15 pm Holdstock & Macleod
5:00 pm Chantey concert concludes for the day
Inside the Ocean Institute
10:00 am Animal Tanks & Learning Centers Open
10:00 am OC Wood Carvers, wood carving demonstrations (all day)
10:00 am Expanded art show & ship models (all day)
11:00 am TBD
11:30 am Story time inside the children's theater
12:30 pm TBD
1:00 pm TBD
1:30 pm Story time inside the children's theater
3:00 pm TBD
4:30 pm TBD
5:00 pm Ocean Institute closes
On Board the Brig Pilgrim
10:00 am Tours Begin
10:30 am Sail Raising Activity
11:30 am Knot Tying Activity
12:00 pm TBD
12:30 am History of the Brig Pilgrim
1:30 pm Sail Raising Activity
2:30 pm Knot Tying Activity
3:30 pm History of the Brig Pilgrim
4:00 pm TBD
4:30 pm Sail Raising Activity
5:00 pm Tours Conclude
Sunday, September 13th
Baby Beach Grass Park, On Stage
10:00 am Bill Dempsey
10:45 am John Kraus
11:45 am Bill Dempsey
12:30 pm Holdstock & Macleod
1:15 pm Halau Hula Lani Ola
2:00 pm John Kraus
2:45 pm Holdstock & Macleod
3:30 pm Bill Dempsey
4:15 pm Holdstock & Macleod
5:00 pm Chantey concert concludes for the day
Inside the Ocean Institute
10:00 am Animal Tanks & Learning Centers Open
10:00 am OC Wood Carvers, wood carving demonstrations (all day)
10:00 am Expanded art show & ship models (all day)
11:00 am TBD
11:30 am Story time inside the children's theater
12:30 pm TBD
1:00 pm TBD
1:30 pm Story time inside the children's theater
3:00 pm TBD
4:30 pm TBD
5:00 pm Ocean Institute closes
On Board the Brig Pilgrim
10:00 am Tours Begin
10:30 am Sail Raising Activity
11:30 am Knot Tying Activity
12:00 pm TBD
12:30 pm History of the Brig Pilgrim
1:30 pm Sail Raising Activity
2:30 pm Knot Tying Activity
3:30 pm History of the Brig Pilgrim
4:00 pm TBD
4:30 pm Sail Raising Activity
5:00 pm Tours Conclude
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