
On March 28, 2003, the Port of Los Angeles commissioned twin brigantines, Exy and Irving Johnson as the official tallships of the City of Los Angeles. These custom-built 90-foot sail training vessels were constructed within the Port of Los Angeles at Brigantine Boatworks and named in honor of sail-training pioneers Exy and Irving Johnson. The twin brigantines will soon begin full-time service in the award-winning TopSail Youth Program, which uses sail training to provide youth with real-life challenges that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to live healthy and productive lives. For more information, contact the Los Angeles Maritime Institute, or visit www.lamitopsail.org.