Welcome to our new blog

Welcome to our 1st post – we are The Columbus Sailors Association.

First and foremost, please bear with us as we get our blog, up and running.

The intent of this blog is to provide constantly updated information, personal interest stories, and education for sailors, volunteers, anyone interested in the Columbus Ship replicas; in particular, La Niña. We want to tell the story of the Columbus Ship replicas that were built by the Spaniards in celebration of 500th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage to the new world. As we begin anew—realizing we have a complex history—we strive to be positive, strong and forward-looking. We have a variety of sailors and volunteers who have remained passionate about the ships. Our favorite—La Niña is borne out of our shared experience and adventures in sailing her.

We begin our adventure, concentrating our efforts with La Niña. Our goals are to restore, maintain and sail her. We plan to revitalize our sailing school—so many can learn to sail our XVth Century ship. We plan to work with the city of Corpus Christi to solidify the ships place of prominence in the Marina.

We are a non-profit, citizen’s group—who are counting on your support—to join us in upholding our commitment to Spain as caretakers of the Columbus ships replicas. Join us in celebrating our living history, our living museums. Join us in time and effort, membership, capital contributions. Bring your resources, ideas and opinions. We welcome all who want to move forward, into the future.

Whether you are an adventurer, sailor, volunteer or simply just a passionate bystander, membership in the Columbus Sailors Association will provide you a voice; a voice to the City of Corpus Christi, a voice to the Spaniards, a voice to right a wrong.

Join our association and visit our blog often to educate yourself on the story of the Spanish built Columbus replicas that are now held in the hands of the citizens of Corpus Christi. Stay tuned for further information on membership and/or contirbutions.