The time has come, it's time for the sailors to leave Boston and make way for Galway Ireland.
The re-start of Leg 7 will be viewable from most points along the Fan Pier Harborwalk and suggest coming down early for a nice place to see the boats. They will pass by Fan Pier twice prior to leaving for Galway.
Click here for re-start documentation
Race Village Opens @ 9:00am
Departure Ceremony Begins @ 11:45am-12:15pm
Leg 7 Re-Start off Fan Pier @ 1:00pm
Race Village closes @ 6:00pm
The re-start of Leg 7 will be viewable from most points along the Fan Pier Harborwalk and suggest coming down early for a nice place to see the boats. They will pass by Fan Pier twice prior to leaving for Galway.
Click here for re-start documentation
Race Village Opens @ 9:00am
Departure Ceremony Begins @ 11:45am-12:15pm
Leg 7 Re-Start off Fan Pier @ 1:00pm
Race Village closes @ 6:00pm
THURSDAY:
Good Food Ireland Demo and Tasting
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-1pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
4-5pm
Model Sailboat Racing
Fan Pier Marina
5pm
Elan Trotman Band
Race Village Stage
7-10pm
FRIDAY:
Chef Barbara Lynch Cooking Demo
Race Village Stage
4-5pm
Arcana
Race Village Stage
5pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
7-8pm
Samba Trementerra
Race Village Stage
8-10pm
Special Guest DJ
Race Village Stage
10-11pm
SATURDAY:
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
10-11am
Race Restart Ceremony
Race Village Stage
11-12noon
Irish Youth Sports Demonstration
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
11-12noon
Boats Depart for Ireland
Fan Pier Harbor
1pm
Good Food Ireland Demo with Chef Barbara Lynch
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-2pm
Tirna
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-1pm
Maureen McNally
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
1:30-2pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
2-3pm
Endless Summer Trio
Race Village Stage
3-6pm
Race Village closes at 6pm on Saturday
Good Food Ireland Demo and Tasting
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-1pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
4-5pm
Model Sailboat Racing
Fan Pier Marina
5pm
Elan Trotman Band
Race Village Stage
7-10pm
FRIDAY:
Chef Barbara Lynch Cooking Demo
Race Village Stage
4-5pm
Arcana
Race Village Stage
5pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
7-8pm
Samba Trementerra
Race Village Stage
8-10pm
Special Guest DJ
Race Village Stage
10-11pm
SATURDAY:
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
10-11am
Race Restart Ceremony
Race Village Stage
11-12noon
Irish Youth Sports Demonstration
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
11-12noon
Boats Depart for Ireland
Fan Pier Harbor
1pm
Good Food Ireland Demo with Chef Barbara Lynch
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-2pm
Tirna
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
12-1pm
Maureen McNally
Tourism Ireland Pavilion
1:30-2pm
Trad on the Prom
Race Village Stage
2-3pm
Endless Summer Trio
Race Village Stage
3-6pm
Race Village closes at 6pm on Saturday
This weekend at the Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier, Tourism Ireland will host the Ireland Waterfront Festival, a Galway inspired celebration of the Race restart and subsequent voyage to the Emerald Isle!
The Ireland Waterfront Festival will bring the authentic flavors and traditions of Ireland to Boston, giving sailors and spectators alike a taste of what awaits them in Galway. Friday the 15th marks the festival kickoff, with an opening ceremony to begin at 5pm. Throughout the weekend, exciting events will include musical performances by Trad on the Prom; festival entertainment from Arcana including traditional musicians, dancers and U2 style street entertainment; Good Food Ireland tastings; Irish cooking demonstrations by world-renowned chef Barbara Lynch and more!
It all happens Friday and Saturday!
The Ireland Waterfront Festival will bring the authentic flavors and traditions of Ireland to Boston, giving sailors and spectators alike a taste of what awaits them in Galway. Friday the 15th marks the festival kickoff, with an opening ceremony to begin at 5pm. Throughout the weekend, exciting events will include musical performances by Trad on the Prom; festival entertainment from Arcana including traditional musicians, dancers and U2 style street entertainment; Good Food Ireland tastings; Irish cooking demonstrations by world-renowned chef Barbara Lynch and more!
It all happens Friday and Saturday!
Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier Boston's Notes
Important Information: Count Down To Re-StartMay 15, 2009
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Live Entertainment and Events!May 14, 2009
The Ireland Waterfront Festival!May 14, 2009
Weekend Details: May 9th and 10thMay 7, 2009
The Oyster Festival Sautrday, May 9thMay 6, 2009
Pro Am Race Spectator InformationMay 10, 2009
Grey Goose Sponsors the Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier Boston!May 5, 2009
Fan Pier Boston Optimist Regatta ResultsMay 4, 2009
Weekend Details: May 2nd & 3rdMay 1, 2009
The Samuel Adams Gazebo!Apr 29, 2009











