Tall Ships Updates - July 30, 2010

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR OUR DENIS SULLIVAN GUESTS

Good morning. There has been one small change to the Denis Sullivan sailaways. Due to unforeseen circumstances relating to water depths near the Duluth waterfront, boarding for sailaways on Denis Sullivan only have been moved from behind Grandma’s Sports Garden to behind Great Lakes Aquarium. Volunteers will be ready to assist you with this change of plans and make your visit as easy as possible.

Please see the map below pointing out the new boarding location.

Tall Ships^® Duluth 2010 July 28 - August 3

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the shores of the world’s greatest lake. It’s a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. If you'd like to see eight magnificent vessels that harken back to the early days of maritime, set your sails for Duluth July 28-August 3, 2010. Featuring a fleet of international and domestic vessels racing to six cities in the U.S. and Canada, this is Lake Superior’s only port of call for the GREAT LAKES UNITED TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® 2010.

The festival grounds open Thursday, July 29 with sounds and sensations ranging from activities for kids to four performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s "Pirates of Penzance," a musical presented by the UMD School of Fine Arts.

Come for the arrivals, Grand Parade of Sail, departure and everything in between.

Wednesday, July 28: Tall Ships in port.

Thursday, July 29: Grand Parade of Sail. An armada enters through the canal. Narrated by teller of tales Tom Kastle.
2 pm.
Opening Ceremonies 5pm
"Pirates of Penzance" 6pm.

Friday, July 30-Sunday, August 1: Tall Ship tours and festivities thru the weekend

Friday, July 30-Monday, August 2: Sailaways aboard the Tall Ships

Tuesday, August 3: Tall Ships depart for next leg of the GREAT LAKES UNITED TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® 2010