Two More Bay Arrivals

What a month it’s been. First, we had the spectacular arrival of Tom Perkins’ 289-ft Maltese Falcon. Then the 54-ft engineless junk from China, Princess Tai Pin, drifted under the Gate a week and a half later. Tomorrow will see the return of Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington.

While the return of the tall ships to the Bay may not be considered ‘once in a lifetime’ — they tour the West Coast every year, acting as traveling maritime museums — we can’t think of a better way to end a month of historical moments. The public is invited to greet the vessels when they arrive at Pier 40 around 10 a.m.

Both ships will be open for tours on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — the $3 suggested donation is ridiculously affordable — before they set off at 2 p.m. for a Battle Sail on the Bay, complete with blazing cannons and plenty of pirate-speak. A family Adventure Sail will be offered Sunday morning, followed again by another Battle Sail in the afternoon. Tickets for the sails are available at www.historicalseaport.org.