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SUMMARY:Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Live Music with James Harris
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Live Music with James Harris pairs live acoustic music with sunset sailing aboard ARGIA for a relaxed evening experience on the waters surrounding Mystic. Featuring performances by local favorite James Harris\, the public sailing trips combine classic and modern rock with the atmosphere of open water\, sea air\, and shoreline views. \nHarris\, a guitarist and vocalist well known around the Mystic area\, has spent more than a decade performing aboard ARGIA during private charters and special events. His acoustic style blends familiar rock favorites with an easygoing live performance approach that fits naturally with the rhythm of sailing. Rather than feeling like a formal concert\, the experience leans into the atmosphere of music drifting across the deck while passengers relax and enjoy the scenery. \nThe sailings offer a quieter alternative to traditional nightlife\, creating space for guests to unwind while cruising through one of Connecticut’s most recognizable coastal destinations. Whether visitors are longtime ARGIA fans\, live music lovers\, or simply looking for a different kind of evening on the shoreline\, the combination of acoustic rock and classic sailing creates one of the more distinctly Mystic experiences available during the warmer months. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/thursdays-aboard-argia-live-music-with-james-harris-3/
LOCATION:Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argia Mystic Cruises
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SUMMARY:Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Sea Music with Geoff Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Sea Music with Geoff Kaufman brings traditional sea music and maritime storytelling onto the water aboard ARGIA for a uniquely coastal live music experience in Mystic. Guests sail through the harbor and surrounding waters while enjoying performances by Geoff Kaufman\, longtime former Foreman of Interpretive Music Programs at Mystic Seaport Museum and director of the museum’s renowned Sea Music Festival. \nKnown throughout the maritime folk music world\, Kaufman specializes in sea chanteys\, sailor ballads\, and traditional music connected to working life on the water. His performances blend music\, storytelling\, humor\, and historical context into an atmosphere that feels deeply tied to New England’s seafaring history. Hearing these songs aboard a traditional sailing vessel adds an authenticity that turns the evening into something closer to a living maritime tradition than a standard concert. \nGuests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and a bottle of wine\, helping create a relaxed sunset atmosphere while the schooner moves through the Mystic area under sail. The combination of live folk music\, ocean air\, and historic surroundings makes the experience especially appealing for visitors looking for something quieter and more atmospheric than a typical night out. Booking information is available through the ARGIA website by selecting the appropriate sailing date and time. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/thursdays-aboard-argia-sea-music-with-geoff-kaufman-2/
LOCATION:Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argia Mystic Cruises
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Sunset Sail Pairs Two of Mystic’s Best Views Aboard the ARGIA
DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Sunset Sail Pairs Two of Mystic’s Best Views Aboard the ARGIA Sept. 25 and 26\, timing a two-hour evening sail so passengers can watch the sun disappear in the west as the full moon rises over the water. \nThe special sail aboard Mystic’s familiar two-masted schooner departs Steamboat Wharf at 5:30 p.m.\, just as the late-September light begins changing over the Mystic River and Fishers Island Sound. \nUnlike a standard sunset cruise\, the timing gives passengers two celestial events to watch from the deck: the colors of sunset spreading across one side of the sky and the full moon climbing into view from the other. \nPassengers are welcome to bring a picnic and a bottle of wine and settle in for the evening. \nSunset in One Direction\, Moonrise in the Other\nThere’s a reason the timing of this sail matters. \nA full moon rises near the time the sun sets because the moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. That means passengers can look toward the fading western sky for sunset\, then turn toward the eastern horizon for the moonrise. \nOut on the water\, there’s also considerably less in the way. \nBuildings\, trees and other obstructions that can hide a low moon from shore give way to longer views across the river and Sound. As daylight fades\, the moonlight begins reflecting from the water. \nARGIA schedules only a handful of these Full Moon Sunset Sails during its May-to-mid-October sailing season. The September trips are set for Friday and Saturday evenings\, with both departing at 5:30 p.m. \nSailing Mystic on a 19th-Century Rig\nThe setting adds another layer to the evening. \nARGIA isn’t an antique\, but she was built to sail like one. \nThe 81-foot wooden vessel was designed by Capt. Frank Fulchiero and built in 1986. Her rig is based on the working East Coast trading vessels of the 19th century and is properly described as a two-masted gaff topsail schooner. \nHer hull is Honduran mahogany over white oak frames\, with Douglas fir masts\, a cypress bowsprit and long-leaf yellow pine used in her Chesapeake Bay-style bottom planking. \nAbove deck are four sails carrying roughly 1\,500 square feet of sail area. \nThe schooner carries up to 49 passengers\, which keeps the experience considerably smaller than a sightseeing cruise aboard a large excursion vessel. Passengers can move around the wooden deck as the view changes and may even be invited to help the crew hoist and trim the sails. \nFrom the Mystic River to the Sound\nARGIA sails from Steamboat Wharf in downtown Mystic\, close to the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. \nThe beginning of the trip offers a familiar view from an unfamiliar angle as the schooner makes its way along the Mystic River past waterfront homes\, marinas and working docks. \nFarther south\, the river opens toward Fishers Island Sound and the shoreline begins to fall away. \nThat’s where ARGIA can become less of a sightseeing boat and more of a sailing ship. When conditions cooperate\, the crew raises the sails and lets the wind take over. \nFor a September evening trip\, the transition should coincide with the changing light: bright late-afternoon sky giving way to gold\, orange and pink before dusk settles over the water. \nBring Dinner — and a Bottle of Wine\nThe Full Moon Sunset Sail is also one of those events where bringing your own food is part of the experience rather than something you have to sneak aboard. \nGuests may pack a picnic and bring beer or wine. Hard liquor isn’t permitted. \nThat leaves plenty of room to make the two-hour trip into dinner on the water\, whether that means sandwiches and snacks or something more ambitious packed for the occasion. \nAnd unlike ARGIA’s daytime excursions\, sunset sails are limited to passengers age 10 and older. \nThe Friday and Saturday trips are priced differently. The Sept. 25 sail is $85 per person\, while the Sept. 26 sail is $95. \nBy late September\, Mystic’s summer crowds are beginning to thin and darkness arrives noticeably earlier. For two evenings\, ARGIA is using that changing season to its advantage: leaving the village in daylight\, sailing through sunset and returning with a full moon over the water. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Full Moon Sunset Sail aboard ARGIA\nDates: Friday\, Sept. 25 and Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 2026\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.\nDuration: Two hours\nDeparture: Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\nAddress: 12 Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nFriday Admission: $85 per person\nSaturday Admission: $95 per person\nVessel: ARGIA\, an 81-foot two-masted gaff topsail schooner\nCapacity: Up to 49 passengers\nAge: Children younger than 10 are not permitted on sunset sails\nFood: Guests may bring a picnic basket\nAlcohol: Beer and wine may be brought aboard; no hard liquor\nWeather: Sailing conditions and itinerary are subject to weather and conditions on the water\nWhat to Bring: A picnic\, drinks if desired and an extra layer for cooler evening temperatures on the water \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/full-moon-sunset-sail-pairs-two-of-mystics-best-views-aboard-the-argia-2/
LOCATION:Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argia Mystic Cruises
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Sunset Sail Pairs Two of Mystic’s Best Views Aboard the ARGIA (sold out)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event has sold out.\nFull Moon Sunset Sail Pairs Two of Mystic’s Best Views Aboard the ARGIA Sept. 25 and 26\, timing a two-hour evening sail so passengers can watch the sun disappear in the west as the full moon rises over the water. \nThe special sail aboard Mystic’s familiar two-masted schooner departs Steamboat Wharf at 5:30 p.m.\, just as the late-September light begins changing over the Mystic River and Fishers Island Sound. \nUnlike a standard sunset cruise\, the timing gives passengers two celestial events to watch from the deck: the colors of sunset spreading across one side of the sky and the full moon climbing into view from the other. \nPassengers are welcome to bring a picnic and a bottle of wine and settle in for the evening. \nSunset in One Direction\, Moonrise in the Other\nThere’s a reason the timing of this sail matters. \nA full moon rises near the time the sun sets because the moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. That means passengers can look toward the fading western sky for sunset\, then turn toward the eastern horizon for the moonrise. \nOut on the water\, there’s also considerably less in the way. \nBuildings\, trees and other obstructions that can hide a low moon from shore give way to longer views across the river and Sound. As daylight fades\, the moonlight begins reflecting from the water. \nARGIA schedules only a handful of these Full Moon Sunset Sails during its May-to-mid-October sailing season. The September trips are set for Friday and Saturday evenings\, with both departing at 5:30 p.m. \nSailing Mystic on a 19th-Century Rig\nThe setting adds another layer to the evening. \nARGIA isn’t an antique\, but she was built to sail like one. \nThe 81-foot wooden vessel was designed by Capt. Frank Fulchiero and built in 1986. Her rig is based on the working East Coast trading vessels of the 19th century and is properly described as a two-masted gaff topsail schooner. \nHer hull is Honduran mahogany over white oak frames\, with Douglas fir masts\, a cypress bowsprit and long-leaf yellow pine used in her Chesapeake Bay-style bottom planking. \nAbove deck are four sails carrying roughly 1\,500 square feet of sail area. \nThe schooner carries up to 49 passengers\, which keeps the experience considerably smaller than a sightseeing cruise aboard a large excursion vessel. Passengers can move around the wooden deck as the view changes and may even be invited to help the crew hoist and trim the sails. \nFrom the Mystic River to the Sound\nARGIA sails from Steamboat Wharf in downtown Mystic\, close to the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. \nThe beginning of the trip offers a familiar view from an unfamiliar angle as the schooner makes its way along the Mystic River past waterfront homes\, marinas and working docks. \nFarther south\, the river opens toward Fishers Island Sound and the shoreline begins to fall away. \nThat’s where ARGIA can become less of a sightseeing boat and more of a sailing ship. When conditions cooperate\, the crew raises the sails and lets the wind take over. \nFor a September evening trip\, the transition should coincide with the changing light: bright late-afternoon sky giving way to gold\, orange and pink before dusk settles over the water. \nBring Dinner — and a Bottle of Wine\nThe Full Moon Sunset Sail is also one of those events where bringing your own food is part of the experience rather than something you have to sneak aboard. \nGuests may pack a picnic and bring beer or wine. Hard liquor isn’t permitted. \nThat leaves plenty of room to make the two-hour trip into dinner on the water\, whether that means sandwiches and snacks or something more ambitious packed for the occasion. \nAnd unlike ARGIA’s daytime excursions\, sunset sails are limited to passengers age 10 and older. \nThe Friday and Saturday trips are priced differently. The Sept. 25 sail is $85 per person\, while the Sept. 26 sail is $95. \nBy late September\, Mystic’s summer crowds are beginning to thin and darkness arrives noticeably earlier. For two evenings\, ARGIA is using that changing season to its advantage: leaving the village in daylight\, sailing through sunset and returning with a full moon over the water. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Full Moon Sunset Sail aboard ARGIA\nDates: Friday\, Sept. 25 and Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 2026\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.\nDuration: Two hours\nDeparture: Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\nAddress: 12 Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nFriday Admission: $85 per person\nSaturday Admission: $95 per person\nVessel: ARGIA\, an 81-foot two-masted gaff topsail schooner\nCapacity: Up to 49 passengers\nAge: Children younger than 10 are not permitted on sunset sails\nFood: Guests may bring a picnic basket\nAlcohol: Beer and wine may be brought aboard; no hard liquor\nWeather: Sailing conditions and itinerary are subject to weather and conditions on the water\nWhat to Bring: A picnic\, drinks if desired and an extra layer for cooler evening temperatures on the water \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/full-moon-sunset-sail-pairs-two-of-mystics-best-views-aboard-the-argia-3/
LOCATION:Argia Mystic Cruises\, Steamboat Wharf\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argia Mystic Cruises
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