At one time the convention was that only a vessel with three or more masts was called a “ship”. Sailing Yacht Scout . It’s at the core of all of our other business values. Please contact us at info@tallshipcelebration.com or (989) 895-5193 for more information.Since its founding, more than a century ago, when six independent sugarbeet companies merged, Michigan Sugar Company has perfected the process of turning one of the region’s largest cash crops – sugarbeets – into pure, all-natural sugar.Headquartered in Bay City, Michigan Sugar Company is a grower-owned cooperative with sugarbeet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing. Wildfire Credit Union has been a Major Ship Sponsor in 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.Chemical Financial Corporation is the largest banking company headquartered and operating branch offices in Michigan. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Erie Insurance is a FORTUNE 500 company offering auto, home, business and life insurance through a network of more than 12,000 local independent ERIE agents.More information about each stop on the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® is available at Redpath Waterfront Festival / Toronto / June 29-July 1The sailing ship logo, Tall Ships®, Tall Ships America®,Tall Ships Are Coming!®, Adventure and Education Under Sail® and TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®, are registered trademarks of Tall Ships America.Bay City is a host port for the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®, a series of races and rallies organized by Tall Ships America. In October 2012, Picton Castle cast off on an 8-month exploration of the Pacific Ocean. The S.T.V. A free parking area is provided at General Motors Powertrain (1001 Woodside Avenue, Bay City). Our “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. LEARN MORE . She sails with two rotating professional captains and a crew of eleven. The company’s nearly 1,000 farm families plant and harvest about 160,000 acres of sugarbeets each year in 21 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario, Canada. PRESENTING. If you are participating in a sail-away excursion, please remember to allow yourself plenty of time to park and navigate the festival grounds. Pride of Baltimore II’s mission is to educate the public on Maryland’s maritime history, tradition and commerce opportunities. Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across an eight-state banking franchise of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. This replica of a Great Lakes schooner, and Flagship of Wisconsin, operates as a floating classroom and goodwill ambassador for the State of Wisconsin. She is fitted with teak woodwork throughout. DHT also operates a 24-hour full service repair facility.DHT has several locations to better serve you. Little notice is now taken of this supposed rule.In 1955 a London solicitor, Bernard Morgan, had the idea of organizing a race to bring together the last of the world’s great square-rigged ships. The original Bluenose was lost in 1946 on a reef near Haiti.Bluenose II, built in 1963, is owned by the Province of Nova Scotia. Most agree, though, that the term was first used regularly following the organization of the first Tall Ship races. Getting to Tall Ship Celebration in Bay City is a breeze! Ascension St. Mary’s has been a Major Ship Sponsor in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019. Being on a classic tall ship can transcend time and widen a young person’s world of experience.The 284-ton Barque Picton Castle is a traditionally rigged and operated sail training ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, but is probably best known for her voyages around the world. McLaren Bay Region is a 404-bed acute care hospital in Bay City, MI, providing specialty, primary and preventive services including cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, Family BirthPlace/women’s health, surgery, outpatient services, rehabilitation, home health and hospice care, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Emergency Department. An experience you don't want to miss. In 2019, the tall ship races are officially sponsored by Erie Insurance. The Nao Santa Maria is a replica of a 15th century square sail ship, built to celebrate Huelva’s 525th anniversary. Start Exploring Today! A limited number of free parking spaces is available on the West side near the festival. A free parking area is provided at General Motors Powertrain (Complimentary, handicap-accessible shuttles from Bay Metro will move guests from the parking area to the main gate at Wenonah Park (East side). D.H.T. From her homeport in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan, the S/V Denis Sullivan offers educational day sails and private charters for people of all ages from May through September and is committed to re-establishing the historical, cultural and environmental bonds between the community and one of its most valuable resources.The Maritime Heritage Alliance’s schooner Madeline is a reconstruction of a mid-19th century Great Lakes schooner and one of the State of Michigan's official tall ships. St. Lawrence II, owned and operated by Brigantine Incorporated, is a custom built sailing ship that serves as a platform for immersive outdoor adventure programs. She can accommodate up to six paying passengers as “working guest crew” between ports of call. Amerilodge Group is a first-time Major Ship Sponsor in 2019 in partnership with Chemical Bank.Ascension St. Mary’s has long been known for clinical excellence and its comprehensive and coordinated medical care. We recommend that anyone needing assistance utilize the free parking area and shuttle system. The previous owner, a prominent east coast architect, sailed her from New Zealand to Australia, Brazil, the Galapagos, the Caribbean, and Portugal.In 2017 Michigan Challenge Traditional Sail Training purchased her to fulfill their mission of teaching traditional sailing methods to Gold Star Teens (children of fallen military heroes), children of deployed, wounded, or ill veterans, grieving youth, and veterans and their families.