Tall Ships Chicago 2013

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf

 Coast Guard 25-foot Response Boat - Small provides a safety zone around the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet during the Parade of Sail at Tall Ships Chicago 2013, Aug. 7, 2013. The event is part of the Tall Ships Challenge, which includes ports of call in the United States and Canada. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Jonathan Roth)








A color guard from the Coast Guard Auxiliary presents colors during the opening ceremony for Tall Ships Chicago 2013 at Navy Pier, Aug. 7, 2013. The event is part of the Tall Ships Challenge, which includes ports of call in the United States and Canada. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf)














Capt. Matthew Sibley, commander of Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, addresses spectators during the opening ceremony for Tall Ships Chicago 2013 at Navy Pier, Aug. 7, 2013. The event is part of the Tall Ships Challenge, which includes ports of call in the United States and Canada. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf)







A Coast Guard 25-foot Response Boat - Small from Station Calumet Harbor in Chicago provides a safety zone around the tall ship Windy during the Parade of Sail at Tall Ships Chicago 2013, Aug. 7, 2013. The event is part of the Tall Ships Challenge, which includes ports of call in the United States and Canada. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Jonathan Roth)

A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat - Medium from Station Calumet Harbor in Chicago provides a safety zone around the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet as it prepares to moor at Navy Pier for Tall Ships Chicago 2013, Aug. 7, 2013. The event is part of the Tall Ships Challenge, which includes ports of call in the United States and Canada. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Jonathan Roth)




Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Chapman, from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, inspects a life ring on the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet at Navy Pier for Tall Ships Chicago 2013, Aug. 7, 2013. Teams from MSU Chicago inspected each vessel to ensure the safety of visitors before the vessels opened to the public. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Jonathan Roth)

Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Chapman, from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, reviews a checklist during an inspection of the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet at Navy Pier for Tall Ships Chicago 2013, Aug. 7, 2013. Teams from MSU Chicago inspected each vessel to ensure the safety of visitors before the vessels opened to the public. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Jonathan Roth)