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2008 Race Week Schedule

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race is a destination and experience like no other boat race in the world.

Located at the outer most tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Provincetown Harbor is stunningly beautiful. You will feel as if you have stepped back in time as you race alongside majestic schooners in full sail. You're invited to join the fun at the 7th annual Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race where historic schooners and modern vessels come to Provincetown for a week of fun and lively competition.

Four classes of all size boats race the same course alongside two classes of schooners in what can only be described as visually spectacular for those who love sailing. Seating on board the schooners is available for purchase offering spectators a rare chance to be in the race alongside the crew. If you have ever wanted to know what it is like to race in a regatta, this is your chance to experience one of the world's greatest sporting events.

Wednesday, Sept 3.

The Schooner Challenge kicks off the week with a race from Cape Ann, Massachusetts to Provincetown, across Massachusetts Bay in the great tradition of the Fisherman's Race celebrating the historic Lipton Cup race of 1907. The triumphant schooner will bring home the cup and the glory for her home port.

Thursday, Sept 4.

Commodore's Reception welcomes all visitors at the presentation of the trophy and a cash purse to the winning schooner. Captain's pick up their welcome bags and can purchase additional official regatta merchandise. The Reception is to benefit local Provincetown charitable organizations in cooperation with the Swim for Life.

Friday, Sept 5.

FREE Tour of Schooners alongside MacMillan Pier 4-6pm. This is an opportunity to learn the history of these great vessels and meet the captains and crews as you tour the decks and hull of these floating museums. Crew Party on Fisherman's Wharf. The whole town turns out to join the fun with live music, dancing and food. 7pm till midnight.

Saturday, Sept 6.

The 7th annual Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta and Yacht Race commences followed by the Awards Banquet. The morning starts with a captain's breakfast for captains and navigators only. At noon the Parade of Sail passes the gathering of spectators on MacMillan Pier as boats head to the start line. The race is immediately followed by an Awards Banquet.

Swim for Life - A Community benefit for AIDS, women's health, and youth. For more information visit thecompact.org/swim4life/ (photo courtesy Swim for Life)

Castle Hill “Paints the Town” aboard the Portuguese Princess. For reservations and more information contact Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill www.castlehill.org or call 508-349-7511. (photo courtesy Truro Center for the Arts Castle Hill)

Sunday, Sept 7.

Music concert of sea shanties and other songs of the sea by Roll and Go at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. Free admission with ticket to the Monument.

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta is recognized as one of the top historical sailing events not only around New England but nationally as well.

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta Races are organized with expertise supplied by the venerable Provincetown Yacht Club, one of the oldest yacht clubs in America. If the burgee looks familiar it's because the Provincetown Yacht Club was organized in 1867 by members of the prestigious New York Yacht Club who loved to race in our magnificent harbor.