| Events with "**" are for Tall Ships participants and
invited guests only
| Arrival in Bermuda |
Ships will be allocated berths in Dockyard or
St. Georges |
| May 6 - Sept 9 |
An Exhibition, presented by the Bermuda
Archives at the Bermuda Maritime Museum: "The Voyage of the HMS
Vindictive." All are welcome. Call 234-1333 for details. |
| June 8 - 11 |
** A Cyber Cafe is available at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration
Institute, with bonafide id admission. There will also be special prices to visit
the exhibitions, at BUEI, during this week, from 9am to 5pm each day. Trainees only
pay $2!! The Maritime Museum, in Dockyard, is also offering a special admission
price of only $3 this week, with bonafide id. |
| June 3 - 4 |
Mini festivals and visits onboard at both
ports during the weekend |
| Saturday, June 3 |
p.m. - President's Choice Pops Concert -
St. George's |
| Sunday, June 4 |
p.m. - President's Choice Pops Concert -
Dockyard |
| Monday, June 5 |
5 to 7 p.m. - Mayor of St. George's
Reception for Captains and Officers of Tall Ships in St. George's Harbour, Ordnance Island |
| Tuesday, June 6 |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Beach party for
trainees and crew of ships in St. George's Harbour. Fort St. Catherine beach 6 to 9 p.m. - Heritage Nights on St. George's Town Square |
| Wednesday, June 7 |
6 to 9 p.m. Harbour Nights on Front
Street, Hamilton 9 p.m. - Beat the Retreat (Bermuda
Regiment) Front Street |
| Thursday, June 8 |
Morning - Cruise ships depart Hamilton. Afternoon - Tall Ships proceed to Hamilton to assigned berths along
the docks. Official welcome by the Gombeys
** 5:30 to
7:00 p.m. – His Excellency The Governor to host official reception for the ships'
captains at Government House.. Includes government, municipal and private sector
dignitaries, race officials and sponsors
6 to 10 p.m. – Tall Ships Festival on Front
Street. Entertainment, food, crafts, shopping and fun for visitors and residents alike.
** 7:30 p.m.
to 10 p.m. – Captains' Dinner at La Coquille in the Bermuda Underwater Exploration
Institute. Guest of Honour: The Premier. Attended by ships captains, local dignitaries,
sponsors and race officials |
| Friday, June 9 |
**
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fun water sports day at White's Island for crew and trainees.
Swimming, snorkeling and small boat sailing. Refreshments available at the island but
lunches will be on your own ship. First Team events from 9 a.m. to noon; Second Team
events from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tender "Friendship" will provide
transportation to the island, leaving Albouy's Point at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 12 to 4 p.m. – Open house on selected Tall Ships.
** 6 to 8
p.m. – Party for professional crew at Victoria Park, who then join
trainees party after 8 p.m.
** 6 to 10
p.m. – Barbecue party for trainees at Saltus Field.
8 p.m. - Partner Re Concert Under The Stars at Barr's Bay
Park, featuring the band "Ginger Pig." |
| Saturday, June 10 |
**
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Trainees Sports Day at the Bermuda College, Paget.
Refreshments available; lunch to be held on individual ships. 12 to 4 p.m. – Open house on selected Tall Ships.
5:30 p.m. – Designated Hamilton streets closed to
traffic.
6:00 p.m. – Trainees Parade led by Bermuda Regiment
Band on Front Street, Queen Street to City Hall car park. Local dignitaries invited
to view from dias on Front Street, then attend Prizegiving Ceremony
7:30 p.m. – Prizegiving Ceremony at
City Hall car park. Prizes presented by H.E. The Governor
9:00 to 10 p.m. – Cultural Talent Show for visitors
and locals at the City Hall car park.
Note: Restaurants and service clubs invited to provide food
stalls from 7:00 p.m. to the end of the evening.
Crew Exchange: midnight to early morning
- outgoing leave for airport at midnight
- incoming arrive airport midnight |
| Sunday, June 11 |
1 to 4 p.m. - Open House on selected Tall
Ships Afternoon - Comet race from Dockyard to St.
George's. Also, Bermuda Fitted Dinghy races in Hamilton Harbour
4 p.m. - Ecumenical Service "Blessing of the
Fleet" at the Flagpole on Front Street. Premier and other local dignitaries to
attend.
** 5 p.m. -
Captain's Briefing at City Hall Theatre
** 6 p.m. - Casual Supper
Reception for Ships Captains, VIP's and sponsors, hosted by the Mayor and the Corporation
of Hamilton, at City Hall.
7 to 10 p.m. - Concert in the Park at the City Hall car
park. Featuring a variety of local entertainers. Hosted by the Mayor and sponsored
by the Bank of N.T. Butterfield. |
| Monday, June 12 Queen's Birthday
Public Holiday |
7 a.m. - Unberthing of ships in
Hamilton commences. Ships will proceed to Great Sound. Unberthing will pause
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the Queen's Birthday Parade.. 12 noon (approx) - Start of Parade of Sail along North Shore, past Fort St.
Catherine. Best public viewing will be along North Shore.
4 p.m. - Start of race to Charleston, or Cruise in Company
to U.S. east coast, off St. David's Head. Invited dignitaries to view race start,
along with volunteers with official ID, from noon onward. Guns will be fired from
Bermuda Maritime Museum, Fort St. Catherine and Gates Fort to mark the departure of the
tall ships. |
| Friday, June 16 |
**
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Volunteers and sponsors wrap-up party at Barrs Bay Park. |
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