Photos: Ships travel up the James River for SailFest Richmond
Times-Dispatch photographer Mike Kropf traveled aboard Schooner Virginia as it and several other ships made their way up the James River from Norfolk to Richmond SailFest. Read more in Sunday's paper.
The sun sets behind Schooner Virginia as it’s anchored in the James River, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Patricia Dunn reacts as a squall begins aboard the Schooner Virginia on Wednesday.
Deckhand Byron Armstrong looks on as the sun rises behind him aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Sea Cook Brian Irminger sings and plays guitar aboard Schooner Virginia at sunset as it is anchored in the James River, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Deckhand Ruby Stith climbs up the rigging aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Dutch Tall Ship Oosterschelde can be seen through an American Flag on the stern of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Crew members stow a sail aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand, Scott McKinley, peeks through his fingers to see as he mans the helm of Schooner Virginia during a squall on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
An osprey carrying a fish flies past Schooner Virginia, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
A small boat passes the stern of Schooner Virginia as it’s anchored in the James River before resuming its journey to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Captain Michael Fiorentino looks on as a squall hits Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
A person climbs in the rigging of Pride of Baltimore II on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Pride of Baltimore II passes under the Varina-Enon Bridge on the James River on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
A service member helps with lines as Schooner Virginia docks at Rocketts Landing, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
A spotted lantern fly can be seen on the deck of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Richmond can be seen in the distance as the Schooner Virginia follows the Pride of Baltimore II and Oosterschelde up the James River on Thursday. Times-Dispatch photographer Mike Kropf was aboard the 121-foot knockabout schooner during its voyage from Norfolk to Richmond for this weekend's Richmond SailFest event.
Pride of Baltimore II heads up the James River on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Deckhand Chip Gutsch reads a book in the shade aboard the Schooner Virginia on Thursday.
Captain Michael Fiorentino looks on aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Crew members prepare to weigh anchor aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Deck hand Chip Gutsch carries a line aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
A bell can be seen aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Captain Michael Fiorentino looks on aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Dutch Tall Ship Oosterschelde can be seen anchored in the James River through a porthole on the Schooner Virginia on Thursday.
First mate Ruthann Monsees throws a line aboard the Schooner Virginia on Thursday.
Deckhand Chip Gutsch reads a book in the shade aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Richmond can be seen in the distance as Schooner Virginia makes its way up the James River, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Second Mate Aaron Thall heaves a line aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Norfolk, Va.
Volunteer deckhand Scott McKinley takes a nap on a firehose aboard the Schooner Virginia on Wednesday.
Aboard Schooner Virginia, Captain Michael Fiorentino speaks on the phone before departing from Nauticus on the Elizabeth River, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Norfolk, Va.
From left, volunteer deckhands John Bowers, Ruby Stith, and Kris McClellan complete part of an hourly boat check in the engine room of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Captain Michael Fiorentino calls out orders as Schooner Virginia leaves port on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Norfolk, Va.
Volunteer deckhands Kris McClellan, center, and Scott McKinley, left, have a conversation aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Patricia Dunn shines a flashlight in the main saloon of Schooner Virginia before heading to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Al Ponessa climbs on deck aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhands Al Ponessa, left, and Carson Haack clean the deck of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhands Kris McClellan, left, and John Bowers complete part of an hourly boat check aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Deckhand Ruby Stith carries a pennant as a squall begins aboard the Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest.
Volunteer deckhand Carson Haack tightens a line aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Kris McClellan gestures in a hatch aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Second Mate Aaron Thal takes a short break in the main saloon of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
The helm of Schooner Virginia as the ship is anchored in the James River before resuming its journey to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer Patricia Dunn stands watch on the bow of Schooner Virginia during a squall on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Deckhand Ruby Stith climbs on the mainsail aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
First Mate Ruthann Monsees gives instructions aboard Schooner Virginia as it is anchored in the James River, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Sherman Gifford heaves a line aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
First Mate Ruthann Monsees, left and volunteer deckhand Scott Mckinley, right, look on as volunteer deckhand Al Ponessa turns the wheel aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Scott Ward stands in the chart house as Schooner Virginia is anchored in the James River, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Al Ponessa takes part in an hourly boat check in the chart house aboard the Schooner Virginia on Wednesday.
From left, Engineer Andrew Stewart, along with volunteer deckhands Carson Haack, Kris McClellan, and Patricia Dunn, stow the staysail aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Engineer Andrew Stewart, left, and First Mate Ruthann Monsees look at a booklet aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Volunteer deckhand Patricia Dunn helps stow the staysail aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
First Mate Ruthann Monsees works aboard Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
Sea Cook Brian Irminger prepares dinner in the galley of Schooner Virginia on the way to Richmond SailFest, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Virginia.
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