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SailGloucester 2009


Published: July 3, 2009

This schedule of events is subject to change based upon weather, marine and wind conditions.

TODAY

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Schooner sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, from Seven Seas Wharf off Rogers Street. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634.

7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Sunset and 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.

8:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fireworks sail aboard schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf off Rogers Street. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634.

TOMORROW

Mid Morning, Welcome tall ship barque Picton Castle to Gloucester Harbor and Cruiseport Gloucester.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free deck tours aboard Gloucester's Schooner Adventure, Cruiseport Gloucester.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop

Noon to 4 p.m., Dockside viewings of barque Picton Castle.

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org, 978-281-6634.

SUNDAY

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Free deck tours aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon at Seven Seas Wharf.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free deck tours aboard the barque Picton Castle and Gloucester's Schooner Adventure at Cruiseport Gloucester.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Dockside Viewings of other ships at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Museum and Cruiseport Gloucester

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Schooner sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org, 978-281-6634.

Time TBA, Tall ships Lewis R. French and American Eagle arriving at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center (weather & wind dependent)

MONDAY

8 a.m., SailGloucester Business Program Breakfast at Gloucester House: "Lessons from Lunenburg and Other Seaports." Program will provide a lively, engaging, and interactive panel discussion between three panelists as moderated by Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk. For more information, call 888-247-1418 or visit info@sailgloucester.org.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free deck tours aboard the Barque Picton Castle & Schooner Adventure, at Cruiseport Gloucester.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dockside viewings of other ships at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Museum and Cruiseport Gloucester.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop.

1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m., Schooner sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634.

Time TBA, Tall Ships Lewis R. French and American Eagle departing at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center.

7 to 9 p.m. , Full moon and dessert sail aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634.

TUESDAY

9:15 a.m., Blessing of the Tall Ships at Cruiseport Gloucester, by Our Lady of Good Voyage Father Eugene Alves.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tall Ship Adventure day sail on Spirit of Massachusetts, organized by Gloucester Museum School Project, at Cruiseport Gloucester. Check for pricing and reservations at www.gmscamp.org, 978-283-5300.

10 a.m. to noon, Schooner sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org, 978-281-6634.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center open at Harbor Loop.

1 to 2 p.m., Tall Ship Barque Picton Castle Departs Gloucester Harbor.

1 to 4 p.m., Farewell to the tall ships, sail out with the barque Picton Castle aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org 978-281-6634.

6 to 8 p.m., Schooner Sail aboard Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf. Check for pricing and reservations at www.schooner.org, 978-281-6634.

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