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The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve T's now available in red, white and blue. The casual ease of a t-shirt combined with the comfort of soft cotton is the perfect blend for a day on the water and Skipjack's classic fit "Underway" nautical T's is the perfect choice for the boating enthusiast.  Select from our 100% cotton pre-shrunk T-shirt in white featuring the Skipjack "Underway" silkscreen design on the back and the Skipjack Nautical Wares logo in navy blue on the front. The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve T in white. New for 2012!  We've added  100% cotton pre-shrunk garment-dyed T-shirts in two new colors. Choose between sun-bleached red and Olde Towne blue with the Skipjack Nautical Wares logo in white on the front. These great T's will soon become a favorite that you'll enjoy wearing over and over again! The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve garment-dyed T's in sun-bleache...

Schooner Virginia  racing the Pride of Baltimore II.   Photo by Fred LeBlanc. Here's an update on the work accomplished on the Schooner Virginia  during the past year as reported by the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation. The ship has literally come back to life thanks to the extraordinary efforts of her many friends, volunteers, and most importantly, donors without whose financial support, the 'Schooner Virginia' would not be here today. •  Great News #10: Virginia successfully completed the U.S.C.G. inspection for an attraction vessel. •  Great News #9: Virginia was dry-docked, her hull scraped clean and caulked tight. •  Great News #8: Virginia received immeasurable support and assistance from members of the maritime community including Lyon Shipyard, Colonna’s Shipyard, Crofton Diving, Bay Diesel, Metro Marine to name a few. •  Great News #7: Received tremendous support and assistance from two very important maritime associations, the Virgi...

On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia is collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents and th e  36th Annual AT&T Harborfest events, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations. From June 1 -12, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia  and Harborfest is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage. Tall ship 'KALMAR NYCKEL'  will be participating in OpSail 2012 and along  the Portsmouth, Virginia waterfront.  Photo by Joe Elder. This wi...

Cotton signal flags are great for both indoor and outdoor nautical decorating. Dress up your nautical home with a line of three or six colorful cotton nautical signal flags. Each signal flag measures approx. 9" X 17" and the line of three signal flags measures 3 feet in length and six feet for six. The line of signal flags can be hung vertical or horizontal, perfect for decorating the nautical room, dress up your yacht and other coastal home applications. These are even suitable for framing! Set of three retails for $15.95 and a line of six for $29.95. Line of three or six flags- perfect for your nautical interior. You can follow this link for a line of three signal flags  and the link here for a line of six signal flags .  The line of  signal flags is also available in forty feet for your yacht or larger nautical applications. Follow the link here for forty feet of signal flags. Add a splash of color indoors or out with these vintage painted wood buoys. Great to use in...

August 18, 1941 - February 14, 2012 Captain J.C. Waters teaching a maritime course aboard his schooner Spirit of Independence.  Photo by Joe Elder. We first met J.C. Waters in the spring of 2006 when he and his daughter Joy visited our store (then at 629 High Street) while on a voyage up the Atlantic coast aboard the"Spirit of Independence". J.C. had recently completed and launched the schooner in his hometown of Independence, Missouri, and was in search of a new location to relocate the schooner. We talked extensively during his first visit about the "Spirit of Independence" and told J.C. all about our quaint historic seaport, Olde Towne Portsmouth. He invited Alison and me to visit his schooner moored at Tidewater Yacht, so we met him after closing for a tour of the Spirit. What a magnificent vessel it was.  We stayed in contact via e-mail and J.C. kept us abreast of his travel and search for a new place to call home. A year passed by when we received correspo...

"The Battle of the Ironclds by Bob Holland. Oil on canvas. The Ironclad battle in Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 9, 1862 as described on the brass name plate located at the bottom center of the frame. Measures 30 X 54 inches framed. The Battle of Hampton Roads that took place 150 years ago today, often referred to as either the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (or ex-Merrimac) or the Battle of Ironclads between the USS MONITOR and the CSS VIRGINIA, was the most noted and arguably most important naval battle of the American Civil War from the standpoint of the development of navies. It was fought over two days, March 8–9, 1862, in Hampton Roads, a roadstead in Virginia where the Elizabeth and Nansemond Rivers meet the James River just before it enters the Chesapeake Bay. The battle was a part of the effort of the Confederacy to break the Union blockade, which had cut off Virginia's largest cities, Norfolk and Richmond, from international trade. The major significance of the ...

Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet in new Valentines Day colors   FREE DOMESTIC USPS SHIPPING FOR ALL SKIPJACK NAUTICAL JEWELRY THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012 Giving your significant other the right gift for Valentine’s Day can certainly be important. And, If you're also planning to give a valentine's Day gift to your best friend, mom or other family members, you may need a little help finding something special that's affordable too! Here’s the perfect gift for your loved ones- the Mariner nautical rope bracelet is now available for a limited time in great Valentine's Day colors including soft pink and valentine’s red nylon line. A great gift for only $24.95 with FREE shipping! Follow the link here to the Mariner nautical rope bracelet in Valentine's Day colors . Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet.  You may also want to consider our traditional nautical colors too. The Mariner bracelet is perfect for boaters, surfers, beach goers or anyone that enjo...