The iconic Schooner Denis Sullivan docked on St. Croix Wednesday, marking its third year partnering with World Ocean School, a nonprofit based in Boston that has been active in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 19 seasons.
“We are grateful to be part of this incredible community,” stated President and Executive Director Eden Leonard. “It surely wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our steadfast supporters, helping enable such impactful programming with classrooms from across the island.”
The World Ocean School’s flagship vessel, the schooner Roseway, recognized as a National Historic Landmark, is currently undergoing an extensive preservation project at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. In its previous season, Denis Sullivan welcomed 269 students aboard during winter and hosted over 1,200 members of the public during sails in Christiansted Harbor, according to the press release.
Throughout the upcoming months, Denis Sullivan will offer multi-day programs for local public school students, focusing on ship maintenance and sail raising while engaging in team-building activities that enhance their educational experience. Onboard lessons will cover various topics, including water quality, buoyancy, sea poetry, and maritime history, all anchored in World Ocean School’s core values of teamwork, trust, communication, and self-worth, the press release stated.
The community is invited to join the first sail of the season on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Christiansted Harbor. Additionally, sunset and harbor sails will be available through February, with proceeds directed toward supporting the educational initiatives on the island. Tickets are accessible through www.worldoceanschool.org/st-croix-sails, and free sails are offered to current and former students and their families, the release stated.
“We have a lot to look forward to this season,” Leonard expressed. “The St. Croix community has welcomed Denis Sullivan with open arms these past two seasons, and we’re excited to be back.”
For more information about Denis Sullivan and World Ocean School, visit worldoceanschool.org.
Watch the Denis Sullivan arrive on St. Croix:
