Irving Johnson Tall Ships Challenge 2002 Exy Johnson

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TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®
"Festival of Sail"
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Event Schedule

All events listed are subject to change and accurate as of publication in September 1, 2002. We'll be updating Brigantines.com to bring you the most recent information available.

Friday September 6th:

0800 - Pacific Challenge Race 2002 Finish
Ships assemble at Point Fermin
1300 -1500 Grand Parade of Sail
All participating tall ships escorted by yacht clubs and small boat flotilla.
1500 - 2000 Docking

Saturday September 7th:

0700 - 0900 Captain's Breakfast (Private Event)
0900 - 1700 Vendor Booths Open
Ships open to the public
0930 Official Los Angeles Welcoming Ceremony
Announcement of Race Results
1400 - 1630 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships
1730 - 2000 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships

Sunday September 8th:

0900 - 1700 Vendor Booths Open
Ships Open to the Public (Subject to change)
Crew and Cadet Sports Competitions (to be announced)
1400-1630 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships
1730 - 2000 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships

Monday September 9th:

0900 - 1700 Vendor Booths Open
Ships Open to the Public

1400-1630 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships
1730 - 2000 - Day Sails/Cannon Battles on selected ships

Tuesday September 10th:

0900 - 1200 Open House
1200
- Ships begin departing for San Diego

 

September 11th Observance

Though not part of the Festival of Sail, a special memorial service will be held offshore at Big Corona Beach, near Newport Beach, to commemorate September 11, 2001. Woodson K. Woods, Executive Director for the Lynx, is organizing the observance. The event will be open to the public with ample parking at the Big Corona Beach parking lot. Here are some additional details.

 

Just Passed -

Tall Ship Preview:
Guayas Visit August 5 - 12

This magnificent tall ship from Ecuador offered a sneak preview of what was ahead during the Festival and Parade of Sail. Brigantines.Com was there, and we've posted a collection of photos taken above and below deck in a Special Section.
Visit the official site of the Guayas for more information.

 

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Festival of Sail
Festival of Sail

Admission:
Dockside Events - FREE!

Event Parking:
Ports O'Call (see map)

Day Sails /
Cannon Battles:

Cost - $50 per person
Reservations:
1-888-833-7245

General Information:
(310)-832-7272

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