As The Racers scramble for positions out in the Atlantic the shore crews are putting the finishing touches on a city within the city of Boston. The only North American stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race is set to begin tomorrow at The Boston Fan Pier. The three week celebration promises to have plenty of activities for the young and young at heart. They will have In-Port racing, small boat racing, big boat racing , bands and a host of other events. We got a sneak preview today and it promises to be a great time for all. Challenge and Adventure will have full coverage of the Stopover so stay tuned. If you are in or near Boston you should go to the Boston Fan Pier take part in the celebration.
Photos By George Bekris
Schedule of Events
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier Boston Race Village Opens | April 25/ 9am | Race Village |
| Media Preview | April 23/ 8:30am – 11am | Fan Pier |
| Volvo Interactive Race Experience | April 25 – May 16, 2009 | Race Village |
| Water’s Edge Roving Musicians | April 25 & 26/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| Street Performers | April 25 & 26/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| Massachusetts Bay High School Invitational | April 25/ 10am – 3pm | Inner Harbor |
| Massachusetts Bay High School Invitational Awards Ceremony | April 25/ 3:30pm – 4pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | April 25/ 5pm – 12am | Fan Pier Stage |
| Youth Invitational Optimist Regatta | April 26/ 10am – 3pm | Inner Harbor |
| Youth Invitational Optimist Regatta Awards Ceremony | April 26/ 3:30pm – 4pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | April 26/ 3pm – 7pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Projected FINISH Leg 6 Rio – Boston | April 27/ tbd | Boston Harbor |
| FINISH Celebration | April 27/ tbd | Race Village |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by Save the Harbor Save the Bay | April 27 – 29/ 11am – 1pm | Race Village |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by Ericsson | April 27 & 28/ 4pm – 6pm | Ericsson Pavilion |
| Live Musical Entertainment | April 30/ 5pm – 8pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| City of Boston Welcome Celebration | May 1/ 5pm – 12am | Race Village |
| Opening Ceremonies | May 1/ 5pm – 7pm | Race Village |
| Water’s Edge Roving Musicians | May 1/ 5pm – 10pm | Race Village |
| Street Performers | May 1/ 5pm – 10pm | Race Village |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May / 7pm – 11pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| City of Champions Weekend | May 2 & 3/ 9am – 11pm | Race Village |
| Boston Sports Exhibit | May 2 & 3/ 10am – 5pm | Race Village |
| College National Championship Semi Finals | May 2 & 3/ 9am – 4pm | Inner Harbor |
| Water’s Edge Roving Musicians | May 2 & 3/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| Street Performers | May 2 & 3/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| College National Championship Semi Finals Banquet | May 2/ 6:30pm – 8pm | Race Village |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 2/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| College National Championship Semi Finals Awards Ceremony | May 3/ 4:30pm – 5pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 3/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by New England Aquarium & Courageous Sailing | May 4/ 4pm – 6pm | Race Village |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by Save the Harbor Save the Bay | May 4 – 6/ 11am – 1pm | Race Village |
| Yacht Club Team Racing Challenge | May 4 & 5/ 5pm – 8pm | Inner Harbor |
| Cinco de Mayo Event | May 5/ 5pm – 10pm | Concessions Pavilion |
| Yacht Club Team Racing Challenge | May 7/ 5pm – 8pm | Inner Harbor |
| In-Port Race Weekend Kick Off Concert Event | May 8/ 7pm – 12am | Fan Pier Stage |
| IN-PORT RACE | May 9/ 9am – 5pm | On Water |
| Water’s Edge Roving Musicians | May 9 & 10/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| Street Performers | May 9 & 10/ 11am – 10pm | Race Village |
| Scout’s Breakfast | May 9/ 8am – 10am | Catering Tent |
| Oyster Festival | May 9/ tbd | Race Village |
| Laser Regatta | May 9/ 12:30pm – 3pm | Inner Harbor |
| IN-PORT RACE Prize Giving | May 9/ 5pm – 7pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Celtic Thunder | May 9/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 9/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| PRO-AM RACE | May 10/ 12pm – 3pm | On Water |
| Youth Invitational Optimist Regatta | May 10/ 9am – 1pm | Inner Harbor |
| Youth Invitational Optimist Regatta Awards Ceremony | May 10/ 1:30am – 2pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Cooking Demonstrations with Guest Chef – Barbara Lynch | May 10/ 12pm – 2pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| US Coast Guard SAR (Search and Rescue) Demonstration | May 10/ tbd | Race Village |
| PRO-AM RACE Prize Giving | May 10/ 3:30 pm – 4pm | Volvo Pavilion |
| Boston Ballet Performance | May 10/ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Celtic Thunder | May 10/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 10/ 7pm | Fan Pier Stage |
| Leg 6 Awards Dinner & Prize Giving | May 10/ 7pm – 12am | Boston Convention Ctr |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by New England Aquarium & Courageous Sailing | May 11 – 13/ 4pm – 6pm | Race Village |
| Children’s Education – Hosted by Save the Harbor Save the Bay | May 11 – 13/ 11am – 1pm | Race Village |
| Ireland Waterfront Festival | May 13 – 16/ 10am – 12am | Race Village |
| Fan Pier/CPYC Big Boat Evening Regatta | May 13/ 6pm – 8pm | Inner Harbor |
| Fan Pier/CPYC Big Boat Evening Regatta Awards Ceremony | May 13/ 8pm – 8:30pm | Inner Harbor |
| Trad On the Prom | May 13/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Cooking Demonstrations with Guest Chef – Barbara Lynch | May 13/ tbd | Tourism Ireland Pavilion |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 13/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Irish Roving Musicians | May 13 – 16/ tbd | Race Village |
| ARCANA Performers | May 13 – 16/tbd | Race Village |
| Good Food IRELAND | May 13 -16/ 9am – 12am | Tourism Ireland Pavilion |
| Trad On the Prom | May 14/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 14/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Trad On the Prom | May 15/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Cooking Demonstrations with Guest Chef – Barbara Lynch | May 15/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 15/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| RE-START Leg 7 Boston to Galway | May 16/ 9am – 2pm | On Water |
| Trad On the Prom | May 16/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Live Musical Entertainment | May 16/ tbd | Fan Pier Stage |
| Volunteer Appreciation Party | May 16/ 7pm – 11pm | Fan Pier |