Inside Mystic Seaport - Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous

Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water!

The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship.

This year's Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous honors our own steamboat Sabino, the 57-foot coal-fired steamer and National Historic Landmark vessel built 100 years ago in East Boothbay, Maine. She entered service in 1908 for the Damariscotta Steamboat Company, delivering vacationing passengers, or "rusticators" to the numerous hotels and boarding houses along the 12 miles of the scenic Damariscotta River.

Sabino was retired in 1975 and began a new era of passenger service at Mystic Seaport. The significant restoration and meticulous care she received at the Museum was recognized in 1992 when Congress designated Sabino a National Historic Landmark.

Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 50 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum's waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., Sabino leads the vessels in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade down the Mystic River.

July 26-27, 2008 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Downriver Parade Begins Sunday at 12:45 p.m.


Video produced by: Brandon Morgan