Solomons, MD – In association with the Calvert Marine Museum, the Kalmar Nyckel will continue her 2016 public sailing season in Solomons Island from June 17th through June 19th, offering day sails and deck tours.
Kalmar Nyckel is a faithful re-creation of the Dutch-built armed merchant ship that brought Swedish settlers to North America in 1638, to what has become Wilmington, Delaware. Measuring 141 feet long with a 25 foot beam, she will travel roughly 3,000 nautical miles this season.
The ship will be docked at Watermans Wharf, located at the end of Williams Street in Solomons. In addition to guided tours of the ship, passengers of “day sails” are afforded the option to work alongside the crew, hauling lines and raising sails, as well as simply enjoy the views. Spirited “Pirate Sails” are also available, where the ship is transformed into a pirate vessel, complete with costumes, scavenger hunts and pirate tales.
For tickets and more information about specific times and events, visit www.kalmarnyckel.org or contact the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation office at (302) 429-7447. Online tickets can be purchased by visiting www.kalmarnyckel.org/BookASail.asp.
The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is appreciative of the support of the Calvert Marine Museum and the Calvert County Waterman’s Association, and are looking forward to working with them again.hil