Name of Cruise or Destination: 

Harborfest– Downtown Norfolk

Cruise Captain(s): 

Capt. John Scott

Email: 

flyingblueyes@hotmail.com

Phone: 

757 729 1990

Date(s) of Cruise: 

June 7-9

Short Description: 

Parade of Sail to downtown Norfolk followed by anchoring at Hospital Point to watch the Harbor Fest activities.

RSVP: 

Please contact John at flyingblueyes@hotmail.com by April 23rd if you plan to participate. 

Destination(s): 

On Friday June 7, gather at the red mile marker R 10 in the Elizabeth river at 9 a.m.  We will join the parade of sail to downtown Norfolk from here.

Navigation Local Knowledge: 

Watch for local traffic – there will be a lot. 

Anchoring: 

There is plenty of room at Hospital Point for anchoring, although the anchorage gets crowded during Harborfest, especially during the fireworks.  

Social Activities: 

• At 5 p.m. on Saturday, we will have cocktails with a dinghy raft up so bring your poison of choice.
• Bring an appetizer to share.
• John may even make margaritas.

Other Events: 

• There are many land and water based events associated with Harbor Fest. Check out their website for more information.
• For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more.
• NOTE: The workboats will not be participating in the activities this year. 
• John also has pricing on Harborfest Burgees, t-shirts, bags, etc, that can be purchased separately.

Restaurant reservations: 

Dinner Friday and Saturday is on your own, either on your boat or head for downtown Norfolk or Portsmouth with fellow cruisers