Starting line at Portsmouth's Annual Cock Island race |
2010 DATES:
June 18th : 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
June 19th : 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
WHERE:
North Landing
Portsmouth, Va
Neighborhood: Olde Towne Portsmouth
Called the "Best Sailing Event on the East Coast" by landlubbers and sailors alike, this waterfront sailing classic features Friday and Saturday night live entertainment. Saturday is Race Day on the Elizabeth River.
COCK ISLAND RACE EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Friday night: Cool'In Out on stage: Seafood Festival at North Landing Park
Saturday: 9:00 am Race starts
7:30 pm Awards presentation
8:00 pm Island Boy on stage: Seafood Festival at North Landing Park
For more information, visit the City of Portsmouth's events website at http://www.portsvaevents.com/
or call 757-393-8481.
For race information, go to Portsmouth Boat Club at http://www.portsmouthboatclub.org/
* Warning to boaters traveling the AICW near mile marker "0" The North and High Street Landings (also referred to as the North and South basin or High Street basin) will be filled with sailboats from Cock Island Race participants throughout the June 17th-19th weekend. We suggest that you stay at Tidewater Yacht or Ocean Marine. You may also choose to moor your boat at Hospital Point, just a short distance from Tidewater Yacht and the North Landing. This is an exciting weekend here in Olde Towne Portsmouth, so stop by and share in the fun!
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Welcome to Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia's historic seaport and a major boating destination. We're located at Mile Marker "0' of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and directly across the river from Downtown Norfolk.