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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

OpSail 2012 Virginia is accepting volunteer applications for the following positions: welcome center, guides on crew excursions to local attractions for visiting sailors, translators, and dockside pier assistants.  

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Parade of Sail Viewing Locations now listed with hours!  www.opsail2012virginia.com/participating-ships/parade-of-sail

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Tickets on Sale now for the Virginia Arts Festival Finale & OpSail 2012 Virginia Opening Night Gala- Virginia Symphony On the High Seas: A Musical Voyage 

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TCC Planetarium presents "Navigating with the Stars: Search for Longitude"

FREE on Thursday, May 10th in Virginia Beach, 7:00pm.  Special program to show attendees how sailors at the time of the War of 1812 had to rely on the stars to navigate the open waters.  For directions and more information, please visit http://www.tcc.edu

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All Aboard for a Fun-Filled Weekend in Norfolk, Virginia   June 8 – 11, 2012

Catch a FREE RIDE on our special OpSail 2012 Virginia Shuttle
From Participating Norfolk Hotels and Destinations and from the Norfolk FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark)
Enjoy All the Sights and Sounds of OpSail 2012 Virginia and Norfolk Harborfest
Plus Connect to More than 20 Exciting Norfolk Destinations! 

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Downtown Norfolk Dining and Entertainment District

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Downtown District

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Norfolk Airport/Newtown Road District 

ODU/Norfolk Naval Base District

Friday, June 8 – Monday, June 11, 2012

Pick Up Service from hotels to NORFOLK FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark). All connections to destinations made at Harborpark.

  • 10 am
  • 12 Noon
  • 3 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 8 pm (Friday and Saturday Only)

Return Service to hotels from NORFOLK FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark)

  • 2 pm
  • 5 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 9 pm (Sunday and Monday—Last Bus Returns to Hotels)
  • 11 pm (Friday and Saturday Only)
  • Midnight (Friday and Saturday Only)

Hours of Norfolk FREE WAY Shuttle operation from NORFOLK FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark) to participating Destinations:

  • Friday, June 8, 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday, June 9, 10 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday, June 10, 10 am to 9 pm
  • Monday, June 11, 10 am - 8 pm

COSTS:

Norfolk FREE WAY Shuttle Transportation is FREE, however, admission to attractions and businesses will vary.

Visit each destination's website for hours, admission and more information.

Priority Boarding for FREE WAY HOTEL GUESTS with Official Norfolk FREE WAY Wristband

ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION:

From the Norfolk FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark) additional connections to:

  • HRT Elizabeth River Ferry to Ocean Marine, Old Towne Portsmouth and High Street (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)
  • Water Taxis to Waterside, Historic Freemason District, Historic Fort Norfolk and Front Street Docks, and West Ghent Piers at MHI (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)
  • HRT Light Rail (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)

For More Information on Norfolk FREE WAY Destinations, Routes, Schedules and Participating Hotels Visit OpSail2012Virginia.com

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OpSail 2012 Virginia®
120 West Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Ph: 757-441-2345 ext. 6000
email: OpSail2012Virginia@festevents.org
Staff
Karen Scherberger, Executive Director
Hank Moseley, Director, Maritime Operations
Joella Adams, Director of Programs, Education & Tourism

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Official OpSail 2012 Virginia Gear Now Available! click here

Polo Shirts, Squall Jackets, Boating Tumblers, and more!

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Official OpSail 2012 Virginia Prints and Posters by John Barber- click here

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