New York Classic Week
Schedule of Events
2008
To maximize the value of bringing your yacht to Manhattan, events and races will be offered over 6 days. You may participate in as many or as few as you wish. Following is the current schedule:
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1000 - Regatta Check-In begins at the “Floating Classroom” at North Cove and continues through Saturday morning.
1200 - Media Day - Members of the media will be invited down to North Cove to hear more about the New York Classic Week. Organizers will also try to arrange sailing opportunities for the media to get them excited and engaged.
1700-2000 - Crew Party on the Harbor Clubhouse
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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
0930 - Skippers’ Meeting
1200 - Introduction to the Harbor Race - The harbor has many beautiful landmarks as well as unique local conditions. Weather permitting, this race course will take us near Ellis Island, Governors Island, the Bay Ridge Flats, etc. This is an opportunity to introduce visiting yachts to the harbor so they can begin to study the currents, winds, commercial traffic routes, etc.
1700-2000 - Dance Party on the Harbor Clubhouse
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
0930 - Skippers’ Meeting
1200 - Corporate Regatta - New York is a city of business and to win local support for classic sailing, we need to engage the corporate community. Therefore, if you wish to invite some corporate friends and sail under a “corporate banner,” you are encouraged to do so Thursday. Sailing with a corporate banner is totally optional and all yachts are invited and encouraged to race regardless.
1700-1800 - Judging of the Concours d’Elegance (a Showcase Event).
1900-2200 - Regatta Dinner for Classic Sailing Enthusiasts
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
0930 - Skippers’ Meeting
1200 - Skyline Race - One of the unique and inspiring aspects of the harbor is the skyline of Manhattan. Weather permitting, this race will include marks designed to bring the fleet close to the skyline.
1900-2200 - Trophies & Champagne Party
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
0900 - Skippers’ Meeting
1000-1100 - Departure Ceremony from North Cove. Local residents and yachting enthusiasts will be invited to line the seawall of North Cove. As each yacht departs, an announcer will broadcast her name and history so the public will have an opportunity to learn more about these beautiful yachts.
1200 - Statue of Liberty Race. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest icons, the Statue of Liberty presides over the harbor and welcomes all to these waters. This race is a homage to Lady Liberty and will include a finish where she can see all of these beautiful yachts. After you finish, please toot a horn and wave to Lady Liberty.
1700-2000 - Trophies and Crew Party
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2005
1000 - Classic Parade
1300 - “Farewell” Race