SALEM SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Sunset on John Alden’s Prize: A 2‑Hour Sail Out of Salem
A concise, two‑hour evening passage aboard John Alden’s award‑winning yacht that traces Salem Sound and points out up to five New England lighthouses—useful for planning a short, scenic coastal sail.
Sunset on John Alden’s Prize: A 2‑Hour Sail Out of Salem.
Settle aboard John Alden’s personal, race‑winning yacht for a two‑hour sunset passage across Salem Sound. The outing pares sailing back to elegant basics: a capable, classic hull, seasoned crew narration, and an ever‑shifting light over islands and headlands as the boat moves toward Marblehead, Manchester by the Sea, Beverly—or some combination of those towns when the breeze allows.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
John Alden’s Prize Winner
You’ll be sailing on John Alden’s personal yacht—his celebrated design and a 1930 and 1932 Bermuda Race winner—so the boat itself is the trip’s primary attraction.
Lighthouses and Coastal Towns
As the yacht slides through Salem Sound, the crew points out up to five iconic New England lighthouses and, when conditions permit, you’ll drift toward Marblehead, Manchester by the Sea, Beverly or a mix of those harbors.
Simple Comforts and Storytelling
The sail is informal: complementary bottled water is provided, and rum punch, select beers and wine are available for purchase while the crew shares sailor’s stories as the light fades.
What the day feels like
What the Two‑Hour Sunset Sail Feels Like
Over two hours you move from harbor to open water and back, either relaxing with a drink or stepping in to lend a hand as the seasoned crew sets the sails. Conversation centers on seamanship and coastal lore while the yacht carves through evening light across Salem Sound.
THE VESSEL
John Alden’s Prize Winner
You’ll be sailing on John Alden’s personal yacht—his celebrated design and a 1930 and 1932 Bermuda Race winner—so the boat itself is the trip’s primary attraction.
THE SIGHTS
Lighthouses and Coastal Towns
As the yacht slides through Salem Sound, the crew points out up to five iconic New England lighthouses and, when conditions permit, you’ll drift toward Marblehead, Manchester by the Sea, Beverly or a mix of those harbors.
THE AMBIENCE
Simple Comforts and Storytelling
The sail is informal: complementary bottled water is provided, and rum punch, select beers and wine are available for purchase while the crew shares sailor’s stories as the light fades.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing—and what to expect in terms of requirements.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Light layers for evening wind; the operator provides complementary bottled water and offers rum punch, select beers and wine for purchase.
This is a two‑hour sunset sail aboard John Alden’s yacht.
Passengers can sit back or assist the crew as they set sail; drinks are available for purchase and water is complimentary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sail?
The experience is a two‑hour sunset sail.
What kind of boat will I be on?
You’ll sail aboard John Alden’s personal, award‑winning yacht—the designer’s celebrated vessel and a 1930 and 1932 Bermuda Race winner.
Are drinks provided?
Complementary bottled water is provided; rum punch, select beers and wine are available for purchase.
Will we see lighthouses?
The crew will point out up to five New England lighthouses during the sail.
Which coastal towns will we pass?
Depending on wind, the sail may approach Marblehead, Manchester by the Sea, Beverly, or a combination of those towns.
Can I help sail the boat?
Yes—guests may sit back and relax or lend a hand as the crew sets sail.