Boston Harbor Islands Regatta - Georges Island
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| Dates: | Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
| Hours: | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Special Events |
Watch one of the largest sailboat races in the country, Boston Harbor Islands Regatta
on Georges Island. There will be music, food and variety of free family activities. Families and youth can enjoy a variety of free programs during the race including: fishing clinics, Frisbee and softball games, kite making and tours led by Junior Rangers.
11:00am - First boat starts off Georges Island
12-5pm - Food, Family Activities and Entertainment
3:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
For more information, please call 617-223-8666 or islandalliance.org.
First Mate's Picnic
Regatta First Mate’s Picnic on Saturday, September 30– The Regatta Picnic is open to everyone. A ticket includes RedBones barbeque, drinks, dessert, and snacks and is available to anyone, whether or not one is participating in any of the above free activities. Adult tickets are $20 and youth tickets are $10 for the actual picnic, which is optional and separate from the free activities listed above.
About the Boston Harbor Islands
The Boston Harbor Islands national park area was established in 1996 and features 34 islands encompassing 1,600 acres and 35 miles of undeveloped ocean shoreline, all within 10 miles of downtown Boston. Featuring hiking trails, beaches, ranger-lead tours, camping, boat cruises, nature walks and historic sites, the number of islands, their proximity to a major metropolitan area and their significant natural and cultural features create a resource that has no parallel in the United States. For more information, call 617-223-8666 or visit BostonIslands.com.
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Georges Island, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 223-8666
Harbor Islands Express is the ferry transportation provider for the Boston Harbor
Islands national park are. Operating a fleet of brand new environmentally friendly
high speed catamarans, from Quincy or Boston to the Islands in 25 minutes. The vessels are ADA accessible and feature comfortable seating, restroom facilities, and full-service snack bars. For more information, visit harborexpress.com or call
617-222-6999.
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