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Watch: Newport Welcomes Volvo Ocean Racers, & Tall Ship 'Eagle'
The boats appeared through the fog Tuesday morning, and Newport gave the fleet a big welcome. Photo and video courtesy Volvo Ocean Race HQ.
NEWPORT, RI -- MAPFRE, then Brunel and then Vestas crossed the Leg 8 finish line. The boats appeared through the fog Tuesday morning, and Newport gave the fleet a big welcome. The arrival on Tuesday morning was videotaped by the Volvo Ocean Race Headquarters. To see the video, click here.
The Coast Guard's Barque Eagle also arrived at Fort Adams on Tuesday. The public is invited to take a free tour. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Here is the list of events for Wednesday.
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| May 9, Wednesday | |||
| *Free Parking | Parking Information | ||
| Race Village Open | 11:00 a.m | 7:00 p.m | |
| Race Boat Arrivals | TBD | Volvo Ocean Race | |
| Try Sailing! | 11:00 a.m | 3:00 p.m | |
| Arrivals Press Conference | TBD | Volvo Ocean Race | |
| USCG Barque Eagle Public Tours | 11:00 a.m | 6:30 p.m | |
| Coast Guard Band Concert | 5:00 p.m | 6:30 p.m |
Photo and video courtesy Volvo Ocean Race HQ.
The seventh and final sailboat, the Scallywag from Hong Kong, sails into Newport Harbor under sunny skies. It is welcomed into port by Newport Fire Boat 6. Let the festivities begin! @volvooceanrace pic.twitter.com/pZ0uuTuMIF
— Rhode Island EMA (@RhodeIslandEMA) May 8, 2018
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