Sailing for Equality
Sun, Aug 23
|Cape May - Lewes Ferry
Join Equality Cape May for a private evening sail aboard the historic A.J. Meerwald. LGBTQ+ community members, families, friends, and allies are invited to enjoy a relaxed evening of connection and celebration on the water.


Time & Location
Aug 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cape May - Lewes Ferry, Cape May - Lewes Ferry, Lower Township, NJ, USA
About the Event
Sailing for Equality Aboard the A.J. Meerwald
Join Equality Cape May for a private evening sail aboard the historic A.J. Meerwald, departing from the Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal.
LGBTQ+ community members, families, friends, and allies are invited to enjoy a relaxed evening on the water, connect with neighbors and supporters, and experience one of New Jersey’s historic schooners.
Guests may bring picnic-style food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy during the sail. Beer and wine are permitted onboard, and complimentary bottled water will be provided.
Please arrive by 4:30 p.m. The ship departs promptly at 5:00 p.m., and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
Equality Cape May works to build a safer, more inclusive community through advocacy, education, visibility, and events that create space for LGBTQ+ people to connect and belong.