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Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009
The Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 is a spectacular event around the North Atlantic Ocean. Around 50 vessels will arrive by July 7, 2009 , racing their way to Boston from the previous layover in Charleston, SC. Once in Boston, the boats will be docked throughout the harbor at ten different locations. The fleet will leave Boston on July 13, 2009.
For more information click here http://www.umb.edu/umb/marineops/tall_ships_2009.html
Monday Harbor Cruises from 12:00 to 1:15pm
Every Monday from June 1st through September 28th, come and learn about the sites and sounds of the Boston Harbor Islands on board the M/V Columbia Point while getting to know your fellow students and/or co-workers.
Volvo Ocean Race
Only one stop in North America
Fan Pier Boston April 25 - May 16, 2009
The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the world’s most formidable extreme global nautical adventures with a storied past, filled with remarkable accomplishments, immeasurable endurance challenges and the ultimate competition of man against the elements.
The race started on October 11, 2008 from Alicante, Spain and will take over nine months, cover nearly 37,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas, and stop in 11 ports around the world.
The Volvo Ocean Race is making only one stop in North America. Bringing all the excitement and spectacle of this worldwide event to Boston’s world-class waterfront destination, Fan Pier.
Check out http://www.volvooceanraceatfanpierboston.com/ for more information.
Boston Lighthouse Tours
Join a National Park Service Ranger, for one of the most exciting tours that the Boston Harbor Islands national park area has to offer! During this unforgettable adventure tour of Boston Light, you'll step directly from the boat into the past. Historic Little Brewster Island is located in the outer reaches of Boston Harbor providing unique views of the city and the surrounding waterways.
During your ranger-guided adventure to Little Brewster Island, you'll enjoy:
- An exciting boat ride to the island, leaving from Boston and voyaging through the Harbor Islands National Park Area
- Chronicles of the maritime traditions of Boston Harbor and island life, past and present
- Views of the park's three lighthouses: Graves Light, Long Island Head Light, and Boston Light
- A tour of Little Brewster Island, where you'll meet the US Coast Guard light keeper, view the light station structures like the cistern and oil house, and climb the 76 steps to the top of the tower for a close up look at Boston Light's Fresnel lens
During your time on the island, you may want to enjoy a picnic lunch you brought along and take in the spectacular view of the harbor from its most recognized gateway. Explore the island's history, light tower and buildings or just relax and enjoy being on island time!
For more details click here Boston Lighthouse Tours