Backyard construction of Topsail Schooner from industrial waste. Education of the world of what can be done with recycled material, and provide platform for oceanographic research. Freeport, Maine

Welcome aboard the Tall Ship Rose, a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate that cruised the American coast during the Revolutionary War. Built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the Rose operated as a sail training vessel from 1985 to 2001. San Diego, California

The 295-foot Barque Eagle is the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard. She serves as a training vessel for cadets at the Coast Guard Academy and candidates from the Officer Candidate School. The Eagle is the only active-duty sailing vessel in America's military, and one of only two commissioned sailing vessels, along with the USS Constitution. EAGLE, the largest Tall Ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger in U.S. government service, is the seventh U.S. Coast Guard cutter to bear the name in a proud line dating back to 1792. Built at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, and commissioned as Horst Wessel, Eagle is one of three sail-training ships operated by the pre-World War II German navy. At the close of the war, the ship was taken as a war reparation by the U.S., re-commissioned as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle and sailed to New London, Connecticut, which has been its homeport ever since. Eagle has offered generations of Coast Guard Academy cadets, and more recently officer candidates, an unparalleled leadership experience at sea.

Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Her history is rich and colorful and 200 years strong -- from fighting Barbary pirates on the shores of Tripoli to winning famous victories during the War of 1812. The USS Constitution Museum ensures that the stories of USS Constitution and those who shaped her history are never forgotten, always remain relevant, and inspire as many people as possible. Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts

Sail with us. The Windeward Bound is a brigantine, modern, but traditional below decks and entirely traditional on and above deck. The voyage and adventure is about you learning how to sail a square rigger, re-visiting places discovered by Matthew Flinders and other early explorers and places not normally accessible by any other means. Tasmania, Australia

Angelique was built in 1980 specifically for the Maine windjammer trade with passenger comfort in mind. Her steel and wood construction combine the 21st-century's highest safety standards and the authenticity of classic 19th-century English Channel and North Sea windjammers. Great ocean views, lots of sailing, excellent food, quiet serenity, and no distractions: just pure relaxation. Sounds great, doesn't it? Won't you join us? Choose a cruise date – pack your bag – we're looking forward to sailing with you! Camden, Maine

Step back into history when you join the crew of the Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Lend a hand at setting sail, take the helm and steer the ship, or look for dolphins and osprey as you glide along the shores of the York River. You will relive sailings Golden Age as you cruise past the Victory Monument and Battlefield where are country won its independence. Yorktown, Virginia

Australia's national sail training ship. The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not for profit organisation which provides young Australians with a unique, challenging and inspirational experience at sea. Our voyages increase self awareness, develop teamwork and leadership skills and create a strong sense of community responsibility amongst members of the youth crew. Young people reap enormous benefit from the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme's sail training program, and in turn, the Australian people also benefit as participants recognise their potential to make positive contributions to the community. STS Young Endeavour is a tall ship purpose built for sail training. Designed by Colin Mudie FRINA and built at Brooke Yachts Ltd, she was gifted to Australia by the United Kingdom for Australia's bicentenary in 1988. Young Endeavour is a brigantine (a two-masted sailing ship with a square-rigged foremast and a mainmast rigged fore and aft). She measures 44 metres and displaces 239 tonnes. Young Endeavour is designed to travel at up to 14 knots under sail and up to 10 knots under power. Potts Point, NSW Australia