Tallships Lynx winter homeport, St. Simons Island

About Tallships Lynx winter homeport

The Tall Ship Lynx, a square topsail schooner interpreting an actual privateer from 1812, winters at St. Simons Island in Georgia's Golden Isles. Visitors board the ship to experience early 19th-century maritime life through hands-on sailing programs. Adventure sails allow passengers to hoist 5,000 square feet of sail, steer the vessel, and fire the six-pounder carronades while learning about Baltimore Clippers and the War of 1812 through crew-hosted learning stations. Day sailing trips accommodate groups of up to 40 passengers. Three-hour sunset sails are available for individuals and groups, with passengers able to bring their own refreshments or arrange catering. Dockside tours introduce visitors to life aboard ship through firsthand experience. Coastal passage voyages lasting one to six days offer sail-training instruction for those seeking overnight adventures. The attraction suits adventure seekers of all ages interested in American maritime history and hands-on learning through teamwork and sailing discipline.