Monday, November 24, 2025

Official Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Merchandise Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Merchandise Now Available

Early Selection on Sale Just in Time for the Holidays

Norfolk, VA — Monday, November 25, 2025. Sail250® Virginia and Merchandise Partner IIP announced today that official Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 merchandise is now available for purchase at its on line store https://sail250vashop.com.

Supporters of this once-in-a-generation commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution can now shop an early selection of apparel, gifts, and collectibles—perfect for holiday giving.

The new merchandise line features a curated collection of items commemorating Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 and the visit of the historic international fleet of tall ships, military, and character vessels that will visit Norfolk June 19–23, 2026 and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbors in the Chesapeake Bay Region June 12 – 23, 2026 as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial. To learn more about Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026, visit www.sail250virginia.com

“This is one more exciting milestone as we build momentum toward Sail250® Virginia and our partner Virginia Affiliate harbors with Sail Virginia℠2026”, said Karen Scherberger, Sail250®Virginia CEO/President. “Our early merchandise launch allows the community to join in the celebration now and share the spirit of this extraordinary event during the holiday season
and beyond.”

IIP Owner Debbie Higgins shared “We’re honored to be part of Sail250® Virginia and Sail Virginia℠ 2026 events and to once again celebrate Virginia’s maritime legacy. Having created the award-winning merchandise line for OpSail2000 and the official merchandise for OpSail2012, we’re proud to bring that same creativity and craftsmanship to this historic
moment”.

Early-release products include branded apparel, accessories, and specialty items showcasing the event’s official logos and nautical themes. Additional merchandise and limited-edition collectibles will be released throughout 2025 and 2026.
Shop the official collection today at https://sail250vashop.com. Sail250® Virginia is one of five official US ports selected to host the 2026 Sail250® America tour, including New Orleans, Baltimore, New York, and Boston. Sail250® Virginia is planned and directed by Sail Norfolk, the maritime division of Norfolk Festevents, Ltd., based in Norfolk, VA.

Regular updates and more information can be found at Sail250virginia.com.

Inquiries and requests for more Sail250® Virginia information email
Sail250vainfo@festevents.org.

Sail250® Virginia sponsors include:
Virginia is for Lovers, The City of Norfolk, Sentara, TowneBank, W.F. Magann Corporation, Crofton Industries, E. G. Middleton, Inc., Dominion Enterprises, McLeskey, VIGOR Marine |MHI Norfolk, The Port of Virginia, Dominion Energy, Hampton Roads Shipping Association, Fairlead, Light Tech, Inc., Colliers, Virginia Pilot Association, ICON, Virginia 250 Commission, Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc., Perry Family Foundation, Visit Norfolk, BAE Systems, Coastal Precast Systems, Elizabeth River Concrete, S. B. Ballard Construction Company, Bay Power Solutions, STIHL, Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance, Decker Law, Schaubach Fund/Suffolk Foundation.

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