Virginia Affiliate Harbors
Several Virginia localities will be joining the official Sail250® Virginia host port of Norfolk, VA in welcoming tall ships in June 2026. These Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbors include Alexandria, Cape Charles, Chesapeake, Hampton, Onancock, Portsmouth, Richmond, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, and Yorktown. In addition to these harbors, Virginia Beach will host the international fleet of ships at the Lynnhaven anchorage prior to the parade of sail into downtown Norfolk. This collaboration exemplifies the strong regional cooperation that exists as we celebrate the region’s rich maritime history and industry, the importance of our military community, and Virginia’s connections to the international community.
Sail Virginia℠ 2026 events will take place across Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region over two weekends in June 2026:
June 12-15, 2026
Alexandria, VA
Hampton, VA
Onancock, VA
Richmond, VA
Smithfield/Isle of Wight, VA
Yorktown, VA
June 19-22, 2026
Cape Charles
Chesapeake, VA
Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk, VA - Official Sail250® Virginia Host City (June 19-23, 2026)
On the afternoon of June 18 and early on the morning of June 19, 2026, the international fleet will be visible at anchor in the Lynnhaven anchorage near the Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach. The fleet will begin departing the anchorage at 7AM on Friday, June 19, 2026 for the Parade of Sail into downtown Norfolk.
As the Sail250® Virginia host City, Norfolk, VA will host the international fleet of tall ships and military vessels from June 19-23, 2026.

Alexandria, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Gretchen Bulova, Director, Office of Historic Alexandria - gretchen.bulova@alexandriava.gov

Cape Charles, VA
June 19-22, 2026
Contact: Patsy Harris, Vice President, Cape Charles Main Street - patsy@capecharlesmainstreet.com

Chesapeake, VA
June 19-22, 2026
Contact: Jessica Cosmas, Historical Services Manager, City of Chesapeake - jcosmas@cityofchesapeake.net

Hampton, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Mary Fugere, Director, Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau - mary@hamptoncvb.com

Onancock, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Debbie Caton, Director of Administration, Town of Onancock - debbie.caton@onancock.com

Portsmouth, VA
June 19-22, 2026
Contact: Peter Glagola, Director, Marketing, and Communication, City of Portsmouth - glagolap@portsmouthva.gov

Richmond, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond - sabrina.joy-hogg@rva.gov

Smithfield/Isle of Wight, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Judy Winslow, Director, Smithfield & Isle of Wight Tourism - jwinslow@isleofwightus.net

Virginia Beach, VA
June 18-19, 2026
Contact: Kelli Norman, Interim Vice President of Tourism, Sales, and Marketing - knorman@vbgov.com

Yorktown, VA
June 12-15, 2026
Contact: Darren Williams, Deputy Director, York County Economic and Tourism Development - darren.williams@yorkcounty.gov