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Evening Sail on the Sigsbee

When
22 Aug 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Baltimore, Maritime Park
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NHSM Member – $30.00
Non Member – $40.00

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Join us for an evening sail on the Sigsbee, the traditional oyster boat of Maryland. Here is your chance to learn a bit about sailing as well as engage in hands-on marine science from our friends at the Living Classroom Foundation. Activities will include water quality testing, plankton trawling with microscope exploration, trawl fishing for marine life, oyster dissection, bird morphology and identification, setting sail, and steering the ship. Bring a light dinner and beverage: alcohol is allowed, too.

The Sigsbee is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, the official state boat of Maryland. She was built in 1901 and used to dredge commercially until 1993. In 1994, she was rebuilt and certified to carry passengers. For a century, fleets of these boats could be seen hauling oysters. With the decline of oystering in the late 1900s, fewer of these old boats remained until only about two dozen skipjacks were working on the Chesapeake, all in Maryland. Today, only a few are still dredging for oysters, and about 30 boats are still in use for education and tourist trips.

Our time will be spent touring the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry. In addition to the science, the crew is very knowledgeable about Baltimore sights and local history, and they love to share stories with guests.

Everyone must sign a liability waiver for Living Classroom. It will be emailed to all participants and available at the dock.
Ages 18 and up
Temperatures drop when out on the water, especially in the evening. Bring a jacket.
Bring drinks and a light dinner. An ice chest will be available.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory on board.
Illegal drugs, marijuana, or firearms are not allowed.
Allow plenty of time to park in the garage, walk to the dock, and check in. The ship leaves promptly at 6 pm.
A restroom is available at the dock and onboard.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $10 or less are not refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.

The Natural History Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.

The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.