Sail Gloucester
 


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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009 (Schedule of Events subject to change based upon Weather, Marine and Wind Conditions)
9:00am Gloucester’s Visitor & Welcoming Center open
9:00am–3:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Spirit of Massachusetts

Docked at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center at Harbor Loop and organized by Gloucester Museum School Project
Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org
978-283-5300

10:00am–8:00pm Gloucester’s downtown shops, businesses & restaurants are open
1:00pm–3:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

3:30pm–5:30pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

5:00pm Public Concert on the Boulevard
(featuring special performance at 8:30pm by American Idol Contestant Ayla Brown)
6:00pm Gloucester Horribles Parade, downtown Gloucester
7:30pm–10:30pm Sunset & Fireworks Schooner Sail aboard Spirit of Massachusetts
Organized by Gloucester Museum School Project Cruiseport Gloucester. Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org 978-283-5300
8:30pm–10:30pm

Fireworks Sail aboard schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

9:00pm–10:00pm
(Between)
Independence Day Celebration Grand Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor, best viewing location at State Fort Park
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009 (Schedule of Events subject to change based upon Weather, Marine and Wind Conditions)
9:00am Gloucester’s Visitor & Welcoming Center open
Parking ($) available at Stage Fort Park, Free shuttle between Stage Fort Park, Cruiseport Gloucester, and Downtown Main Street Areas
Mid Morning Welcome Tall Ship Barque Picton Castle to Gloucester Harbor & Cruiseport Gloucester
9:00am-11am

Welcome Picton Castle Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

10:00am–2:00pm Deck Tours (Free!) at Cruiseport Gloucester aboard Schooner Adventure (first come, first serve)

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10:00am–3:00pm Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop
10:00am–8:00pm Explore Gloucester’s downtown shops, businesses & restaurants
12:00pm–4:00pm Dockside viewings of Barque Picton Castle
3:30pm–5:30pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009 (Schedule of Events subject to change based upon Weather, Marine and Wind Conditions)
9:00am Gloucester’s Visitor & Welcoming Center open
Parking ($) available at Stage Fort Park, Free shuttle between Stage Fort Park, Cruiseport Gloucester, and Downtown Main Street Areas
10:00am–12:30pm Deck Tours (Free!) at Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House aboard Schooner Thomas E. Lannon (first come, first serve)
10:00am–2:00pm Deck Tours (Free!) at Cruiseport Gloucester aboard the Barque Picton Castle & Schooner Adventure (first come, first serve)
10:00am–2:00pm Dockside Viewings of other ships at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Museum and Cruiseport Gloucester
10:00am–5:00pm Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop
10:00am–8:00pm Explore Gloucester’s downtown shops, businesses & restaurants
1:00pm–3:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

3:30pm–5:30pm

Schooner Sail aboardThomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

To be confirmed Tall Ships Lewis R. French & American Eagle arriving at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center (weather & wind dependant)
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009 (Schedule of Events subject to change based upon Weather, Marine and Wind Conditions)
8:00am SailGloucester Business Program Breakfast at Gloucester House: Lessons from Lunenburg and Other Seaports
Business Program will provide a lively, engaging, and interactive panel discussion between three panelists as moderated by the Honorable Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk.
(888-247-1418 or info@sailgloucester.org)
9:00am Gloucester’s Visitor & Welcoming Center open
Parking ($) available at Stage Fort Park, Free shuttle between Stage Fort Park, Cruiseport Gloucester, and Downtown Main Street Areas
9:00am–3:00pm Tall Ship Adventure day sail on Spirit of Massachusetts
Organized by Gloucester Museum School Project
Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square
Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org /978-283-5300
10:00am-12:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

10:00am–2:00pm Deck Tours (Free!) at Cruiseport Gloucester aboard the Barque Picton Castle & Schooner Adventure (first come, first serve)
10:00am–2:00pm Dockside Viewings of other ships at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Museum and Cruiseport Gloucester
10:00am–5:00pm Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop
10:00am–8:00pm Explore Gloucester’s downtown shops, businesses & restaurants
1:00pm– 3:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

4:00pm– 6:30pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

To be confirmed Tall Ships Lewis R. French & American Eagle departing at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center (weather & wind dependant)
7:00pm– 9:00pm

Full Moon & Dessert Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 (Schedule of Events subject to change based upon Weather, Marine and Wind Conditions)
9:00am Gloucester’s Visitor & Welcoming Center open
Parking ($) available at Stage Fort Park, Free shuttle between Stage Fort Park, Cruiseport Gloucester, and Downtown Main Street Areas
9:15am Blessing of the Tall Ships at Cruiseport Gloucester by Our Lady of Good Voyage Father Eugene Alves
9:00am– 3:00pm Tall Ship Adventure day sail on Spirit of Massachusetts
Organized by Gloucester Museum School Project
Cruiseport Gloucester. Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org /978-283-5300
10:00pm–12:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

10:00am–5:00pm Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop
1:00/2:00pm Tall Ship Barque Picton Castle Departs Gloucester Harbor
1:00 pm–4:00pm Farewell to the Tall Ships / Sail out with the Barque Picton Castle aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

6:00 pm–8:00pm

Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon

Seven Seas Wharf by the Gloucester House. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634

  SailGloucester to SailBoston aboard Schooner Spirit of Massachusetts– trip departs early on July 8th for all day sail to Boston and overnight with Boston Harbor Islands and a day sail on July 9th until 4pm
Organized by Gloucester Museum School Project
Cruiseport Gloucester. Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org /978-283-5300
Cruisport Gloucester