OpSail 2012

NYC – 23 May to 29 May

Operation Sail is a non-profit organization dedicated to sail-training and promoting goodwill among nations. Through the production of international tall ship events, OpSail strives to commemorate American maritime history. This 2012, for the first time ever, OpSail and the U.S. Navy have formed an official partnership. T

The theme of the OpSail/Navy events -- the bicentennial of the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner and the nationwide commemoration of the War of 1812 and its favorable resolution for the United States – is embodied in the slogan, “...our flag was still there...”

Past OpSails were in 1964, 1976, 1986, 1992, and 2000

Click here to check out the OpSail website

Volunteers Wanted
23 May to 29 May, 2012

Click Here for More Information on becoming a Volunteer for OpSail

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OpSail 2012
Hidden Harbor Tours®

Working Harbor Commitee will have
two special tours during Opsail!!

OpSail 2012 Tall Ships Hidden Harbor Tour
22 May @ 6:15PM
3 Hours

See, close up, several international tall ships from around the world at anchor, south of the Verrazano Bridge as they gather in preparation for the big parade on 23 May.

Vessels will include: Cisne Branco a full rigged ship from Brazil. Cuauhtemoc a barque from Mexico. Dewaruci a barquentine from Indonesia. Eagle a barque from the USA. Etoile a topsail schooner from France. Gloria a barque from Colombia. Guayas a barque from Equador. Juan Sebastian De Elcano a topsail schooner from Spain. La Belle Poule a topsail schooner from France.

Expert guest narrators will talk about each vessel, from particulars to
history to inside stories. Does not include boarding of vessels.

VIP OpSail 2012 Parade of Sail Tour
23 May @ 11 am
3+ hours

Optimal viewing of the Parade of Ships!

All Tall Ships, Small Vessels and Fleet Week Navy Ships will be in the parade

The tour will be aboard the luxurious vessel Zephyr and will include brunch

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Hidden Harbor Tours®
Summer Schedule 2012

Date	Tour	Time
20 May	Newark Bay Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
22 May	OpSail Tour	6:15 PM (3 Hours)
23 May	OpSail Parade Tour	11:00 AM (3 Hours)
5 June	Brooklyn Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
19 June	Newark Bay Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
2 or 3 July	Special Brooklyn Tour*	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
10 July	Brooklyn Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
24 July	Newark Bay Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
7 Aug	North River Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
21 Aug	Newark Bay Tour	6:15 PM (2 Hours)
4 Sep	Brooklyn Tour	5:30 PM (2 Hours)
18 Sep	Newark Bay Tour	5:30 PM (2 Hours)

* Special Brooklyn Tour: Viewing of Fireworks Prep for 4th of July

2011 Hidden Harbor Tour (c) Capt. John Dowell