MAY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Our May speaker was Rob Robins, Vice President of Bay Diesel and one of the primary directors for OPSAIL 2012 relative to all maritime operations.  He updated us on OpSail 2012. 

From June 1 -12, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world.  OpSail 2012 Virginia is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage.  OpSail 2012 Virginia events will take place in Cape Charles, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Onancock, Portsmouth, Tangier Island, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown.

The goals of OpSail and the War of 1812 commemoration events are planned to promote goodwill among nations, inspire patriotism and foster interest in American maritime history and heritage, while creating unique educational opportunities for young and old alike and bringing economic and social benefit to our communities.  There are five official ports of call:  New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Boston.

Tall ships from the United States, Bermuda, Brazil, Columbia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, and Spain will sail into Norfolk.  Naval ships from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Peru, United Kingdom, and the United States will also participate.  The ships will gather at Lynnhaven Inlet Tuesday, June 7.  The Parade of Sail takes place Wednesday, June 8, with the tall ships entering the downtown Norfolk/Portsmouth area at noon. 

 

For additional information, please go to www.opsail2012virginia.com.

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