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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