Sailboats Postcard Stamps

“Let’s go sailing!” The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a favorite outdoor activity with two colorful postcard stamps.

Illustrator Libby VanderPloeg grew up in Grand Haven, MI, a little harbor town on Lake Michigan, so sailboats were always dotting her views as a kid. With these memories in mind, she created two colorful, abstract images that capture the essence of sailing, one of America’s favorite pastimes.

A sailing adventure is one of the true joys of the summer months. Breezes ruffle your hair as your boat glides through the waves—the smells of sea spray and sunscreen linger on your skin. You feel a joyful sensation as the wind tugs the boat toward the horizon.

Sailing offers a fun way to spend time with family and friends in a peaceful place. So, find a boat, pack a picnic, choose your destination, and set sail toward the next harbor!

Sailboats will be issued in a pane of 20 and a coil format. The word “POSTCARD” on the stamps indicates their usage value. Like Forever® stamps, these stamps will always be valid for the rate printed on them.

Every stamp sold here is a genuine United States Postal Service issue, unused, with full original gum and clean perforations. We do not sell reproductions, reprints or novelty facsimiles.

Stampora is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with, authorised by or acting as an agent of the USPS. Our prices sit above face value to cover sourcing, verification, packaging and delivery.

Orders are packed flat and protected so gum and perforations arrive undamaged, then shipped tracked. Delivery estimates are shown at checkout.

If an order arrives damaged or is not the issue you ordered, tell us and we will replace or refund it. See the returns and refunds page for full terms.