Tallship Cannon battles!
Sail aboard the tallship of your choice and experience first hand the thrill of a cannon battle at sea. This is an amazing opportunity and space on the vessels will fill fast.
Member Tickets on sale July 14, 2008
Non- Member Tickets on sale August 11, 2008
Sea Chantey Concerts
A stage with two full days of sea faring's best music. Sea chanteys, forebitters, ballads and more featuring nationally acclaimed musicians and storytellers.
Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta
This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute. The regatta includes: a Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament; a Sponsor’s and VIP reception/ dinner held at the Ocean Institute; racing for PHRF, non-spinnaker, and junior sabot classes; and a gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club. All events are open to the public. For more info. and pricing, please visit www.dpyc.org.
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Public Tours of the Tall Ships
Explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships and speak with the men and women who sail them. Seven spectacular historic vessels will sail into Dana Point harbor Friday evening as part of the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Sunset Parade. All seven tall ships will be open for tours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The brig Pilgrim will remain open until 5:00 p.m. both days and will offer continuous activities and interactive demonstrations. We invite you to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity and experience a taste of our rich maritime history. (Pirate Adventure Pass required) .
Live Music, Interactive Encampments and Arts & Craft Show
At Baby Beach Grass Park
With a spectacular view of the tall ships, the grass park hosts a fun-filled variety of festival activities. On stage, audiences can enjoy live seafaring music (presented by nationally acclaimed musicians), including a special performance by renowned singer/songwriter Bob Zentz.. Other performances include storytellers and traditional hula dancers. Throughout the park, visitors can explore and experience interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, schrimshanders, medieval sword fighters and, the infamous Port Royal Privateers who are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages. Additionally, visitors can participate in knot tying races or witness the spectacular art of traditional rope work. Don’'t forget to check out the unique fine arts & craft show that has continued to grow each year offering a fabulous array of creative works including the award-winning spectacular wood working of Sue’s Canoes! And, last but not least, all can enjoy the delicious variety of foods & tasty treats offered in the food court. See event schedule for individual activity times
Live On Stage At Baby Beach Park
Enjoy Live Sea-Faring Music and Special Performances
Bill Dempsey
Bill Dempsey is a fulltime public school music
teacher and a part time professional singer,
guitarist, shanty man and multi-instrumentalist.
Bill began his association with the Ocean Institute
in 1988 working on the tall ship Pilgrim. He
has been a part of the Tall Ships Festival
since 1990 singing sea chanteys from days gone
by and works to organize the entertainers.
Bill will celebrate the release of his third
CD of shanties and sea songs at this year’s
festival.
Halau Hula Lani Ola Beautifully costumed dancers bring to us the mystery and beauty of Polynesia in a variety of hulas using traditional Hawai’ian implements such as the ‘uli’uli, pu’ili, coconut, and ipu. This spectacular performance is one not to be missed!
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