OpSail 2012 Virginia™, June 1-12, 2012
in conjunction with the 36th Annual
NORFOLK HARBORFEST®, June 8-10, 2012
Hello ALL Norfolk Harborfest® Rendezvous Boaters and Yacht Clubs!
You’ve heard all about it…..
…OpSail 2012 Virginia™ is coming! – June 1-12, 2012. Don’t miss this international boating, sailing, military and nautical event! This year, new and exciting events will take place.
-Parades of Sail -
o Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - the new Sea and Air Parade to highlight local and visiting navies, seaborne law enforcement services and maritime businesses.
o Friday, June 8, 2012 - the traditional Tall ship Parade of Sail from the Lynnhaven anchorage in Virginia Beach to downtown Norfolk and Portsmouth. Miles of Tall ships, character vessels and other watercraft will take the stage.
o Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - the all new Parade of Sail up the Bay – Vessels depart Virginia ports and proceed up the Chesapeake Bay toward OPSAIL’s next destination – Baltimore, MD.
All boaters and yacht clubs are invited to participate in ALL parades.
Click here to obtain the “Parade of Sail” Registration Form.
- Yacht Club Rendezvous –
o Boaters from all area yacht clubs are invited to participate in OpSail 2012 Virginia™ and Norfolk Harborfest® events AND dock near the festivities! Contact Dawana Jennings at jenningsd@festevents.org for more information.
- Docking Arrangements –
o If you are interested in “up front” docking and accommodations during this event, contact us now! Docking arrangements for entire waterfront are being planned now!
- Tall ships - Naval vessels - Parades of Sail - Concerts - History - Fly Overs - And More -
OPSAIL 2012 VIRGINIA™ will prove to be another stupendous celebration of maritime history in the eyes of all proud sailors of the Chesapeake Bay. DON’T FORGET - SAVE THE DATES!!!!
Please contact Dawana Jennings at jenningsd@festevents.org with any questions or for further information.
