A bit of history sailed up the Indian River Lagoon last Thursday, as the Niña and Pinta discovered Vero Beach, docking at the Vero Beach Marina on a one-week visit.
The ships, which tour through the Columbus Foundation as an educational sailing museum, were open for tours to school groups and the public during their stay, coordinated by the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Built as a historically accurate replica, the 65-foot Niña was constructed by hand, without the use of power tools, and first set sail in Dec. 1991.
The 85-foot Pinta, a larger version of the archetypal caravel, launched Feb. 2005.
