Overview
- The weeklong festival ended Wednesday night with a fireworks display off Fan Pier and the close of public tours of the international tall-ship fleet.
- Dozens of ships from countries including Ecuador, Poland, Romania, Peru, and Argentina were docked for multi-day public access and high visitor turnout.
- Most of the remaining 40–50 vessels began leaving on Thursday on independent schedules set by each captain and coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Event planners worked with state and city agencies to manage harbor traffic while local sailing centers moved or towed instructional boats so youth programs could continue.
- Sail Boston is part of a recurring tall-ship tradition that draws large crowds and local economic activity, and organizers provided berth and departure information on the event website for spectators.