Mystic Whaler was recently honored with a very special visitor! We are so happy to share Steve Machesney's reflections on greeting an old friend... "My tall ship experience started back in 1990. As a 20-year-old taking a break from college, I signed on as a galley steward aboard the Mystic Clipper, sailing out of Mystic, CT, for Captain John Eginton. Over the next few seasons, I worked my way up the rigging to deckhand and relief mate—learning the discipline and reliance that only a...

Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse officially declared the schooner Mystic Whaler  the Official Tall Ship of Santa Barbara during a special ceremony at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club on Sunday, October 12. The pronouncement recognizes the vessel's significant contributions to the community through its role as a floating classroom and as an ambassador of maritime heritage. The mayor’s visit to the Santa Barbara Yacht Club event underscored the city's commitment to ocean-based education and marine...

Mystic Whaler is thrilled to announce the official Mystic Whaler Ocean Adventurer Patch for Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast! This isn't just a patch—it's a hands-on adventure designed to build courage, confidence, and character at sea. Girls who earn this patch spend time aboard the educational tall ship Mystic Whaler, engaging directly with our mission. They master nautical skills, explore marine science (STEAM), and learn the critical value of teamwork. The program also offers a...