If you missed the chance to see famous tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in person or just cannot get enough of them, good news: they are coming back to Oregon in October.
Yes, you read that right — except this time, the two vessels will not be docked at the same port. From October 2-7, Lady Washington will be docked in Coos Bay while Hawaiian Chieftain will be in Astoria.
Zachary Stocks, the program development officer at Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, said that having the boats at different ports helps them expand their reach on the coast.
"Fall is actually our busiest time of year," he said. "Folks come home from their summer travels and want to enjoy the last bit of sunshine before the rain starts."
Lady Washington, which has been featured in movies and series including "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Star Trek: Generations" and ABC's "Once Upon A Time," is "a replica of the first American vessel to make landfall on the west coast," according to a press release from Grays Harbor Historical Seaport.
Photos: Famous tall ships dock in Newport
Along with Hawaiian Chieftain, the two ships visit approximately 40 ports each year where visitors get the chance to experience life at sea during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Since the tall ships will not be moored together, Battle Sails, excursions where both ships recreate an authentic 18th-century naval battle, will not be available. However, Adventure Sails and stationary dockside tours are being offered along with the option for schools to reserve maritime heritage field trips. Each ship can also be chartered for private events.
Scheduled sails and tours areas follows:
Lady Washington, Coos Bay
Location: Coos Bay City Dock, S Bayshore Drive and Anderson Avenue
Tuesday, Oct. 2: Lady Washington Arrives
Wednesday, Oct. 3: Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
Thursday, Oct. 4: Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
Friday, Oct. 5:
- Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
- Evening Sail from 6 to 8 p.m., $42-49
Saturday, Oct. 6:
- Vessel Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 donation
- Adventure Sail from 2 to 4 p.m., $42-49
Sunday, Oct. 7:
Monday, Oct. 8: Closed
Tuesday, Oct. 9: Transit to Oakland
Hawaiian Chieftain, Astoria
Location: Port of Astoria's East Mooring Basin, between 36th Street and 37th Street in Astoria
Tuesday, Oct. 2: Hawaiian Chieftain Arrives
Wednesday, Oct. 3: Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
Thursday, Oct. 4: Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
Friday, Oct. 5:
- Vessel Tours from 4 to 5 p.m., $5 donation
- Evening Sail from 6 to 8 p.m., $42-49
Saturday, Oct. 6:
- Vessel Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 donation
- History Sail: "Oregon's Pirate" from 2 to 4:00 p.m., $55, "Did Sir Francis Drake make landfall in Oregon in 1579? Sail with archaeologist Melissa Darby of the Oregon Heritage Speaker Bureau who will point out the historical and linguistic evidence for Drake's presence on the Oregon Coast."
Sunday, Oct. 7:
- Vessel Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 donation
- Adventure Sail from 2 to 4 p.m., $42-49
Monday, Oct. 8: Closed
Tuesday, Oct. 9: Transit to Oakland
Tickets available for purchase at www.historicalseaport.org, for more information call 360-532-8611.
Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal; she can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.