The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

The tall ships Lady Washington, the official tall ship of Washington State, and Hawaiian Chieftain, which accompanies Lady Washington on her voyages, are on schedule for a July 5 departure from Aberdeen on a nearly eight-week tour of Columbia River ports this summer. The two vessels have scheduled educational programs, public sailing excursions, and public walk-on tours at most locations including Ilwaco and Cathlamet. Here's the list of 2015 stops with public availability:

 July 7: Ilwaco;

· July 10-12: Kalama;

· July 16-20: Stevenson;

· July 22-23: Hood River;

· July 25-27: The Dalles;

· July 31-August 10: Pasco;

· August 13-14: Arlington;

· August 17-19: Hood River;

· August 22-23: Washougal;

· August 26: Cathlamet;

· August 28: Ilwaco.

Tickets are now available at http://www.historicalseaport.org for the ships' popular Battle Sails, Adventure Sails, and Evening Sails. Early reservations are strongly recommended. The three-hour Battle Sail features real cannon, real gunpowder, and 18th-century sailing maneuvers. Tickets are $75 adults, $67 for seniors (62+), students with ID, and active military, $39 for children 12 and under. Two-hour Adventure Sails and Evening Sails feature opportunities for guests to help raise a sail, sing a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship. Adventure Sail tickets are $47 adults, $39 for children 12 and under. Evening Sails are $35 Tuesday through Thursday, $45 Friday and Saturday. Call 800-200-5239 to purchase by phone. A telephone order fee will apply.