Join author Will Sofrin for this exciting preview of his new book, USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard's Flagship - on the same day Eagle herself arrives in Baltimore for Sail250!
This 45-minute talk weaves together rare archival images and film footage, including material never before shown to the public. The program spans Eagle’s full history from its early years as a Nazi training ship through its transformation into America’s maritime ambassador and its present-day voyages. The talk blends these historical materials with modern imagery from recent sailings and vivid, first-person accounts of life aboard. It concludes with an open audience Q&A.
The talk will take place on the mess deck of USCGC WHEC-37, bringing two historic Coast Guard vessels together for this unique event.
About the author:
Will Sofrin is an author and craftsman with a background in wooden boatbuilding and blue-water sailing. His work explores how people build mastery, lead under pressure, and learn through experience. A former shipwright who began his career restoring classic yachts, he has sailed more than 30,000 offshore miles and contributed widely to maritime publications. His background includes speaking at schools, teaching at MIT, and delivering talks across the United States, England, and Australia. A committed advocate for America’s maritime
heritage, Sofrin writes about the history of tall ships, the evolution of Coast Guard training, and the mentorship structures that shape high-performance teams.