This year (May 6-20th, 2012), Miami is hosting a spectacular world sailing event - VOLVO OCEAN RACE (read history of the race by clicking here).
Miami is one of only eight stopovers in this round the world sailing competition.
LOCATION: Downtown Miami Race Village - Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
Schedule of Events - May 6th through May 20th, 2012
read more: http://volvooceanracemiami.org/calendar-of-events/
Here meet the very best competing on high performance sailing yachts. If you would like to view the race from one of our sailboats - pls inquire ahead and mention your intended itinerary.
Over the course of 24 hours, audiences await as six sailing vessels speed into the Port of Miami, one by one. At the helm stand six crews of 11 men from 15 countries around the world, many of them Olympic gold medalists and America's Cup champions. In the past five months, each one has helped navigate a route from Spain eastward, around Africa, through Indonesian islands, skirting Antarctic waters, and up the eastern coast of South America. The race pauses in Miami’s Bicentennial Park—its only North American stop—on May 6 for a 14-day celebration at the Downtown Miami Race Village, a 27-acre expanse filled with interactive installations and scheduled race-centric events.
Throughout the festivities, visitors can step onto the deck of a simulator that emulates the movements of a Volvo Open 70, the race’s official ship model, or gain access to the harbor to witness a real ship without having to wear a fake captain’s beard. Both festival weekends contain a dense roster of events, including a classic car show, steamboat races, and paddleboard competitions, as well as multicultural food tastings and youth sailing regattas. On the final weekend, in-port races pit the tournament’s crews against each other on a short, close-quarters course within the harbor, giving audiences a chance to see the crews in action. Amateur VIP sailors can also pit their sail-wrangling and tide-control skills against the professional competitors in the harbor pro-am race before the six competing teams leave port again for their next leg to Lisbon.
Volve Sea Race rates are different than regular charters on Biscayne Bay due to the event - pls specify while inquiring.
SAILBOATS FOR CHARTER
Hunter 38 - 6 pax - half day / full day - Coconut Grove $550/650/900 - available for Biscayne Bay charters only
Irwin 52 - from $850-$1200 - 4 - 8 hrs - capacity up to 12 pax - still available
Irwin 55 - 6 pax $1200- $1600 (luxury yacht) - overnight charter for 1 couple $2500 - N/A
Beneteau 57 - $2000 (high performance yacht) from Key Biscayne - N/A
Leopard 40 from $900 - available
Unique ACCOMMODATION on water with breathtaking views on marina - central location of Coconut Grove - weekend and weekly rentals available - on 43 ft trawler - docked in Dinner Key Marina
from $1500 weekly or $800 weekend rentals (sleeps four - 2 cabins) - pictures
This comfortable forty four foot Island Gypsy sun-deck trawler is docked in the best area of Miami - Coconut Grove. She has been remodeled to today’s standards and is an extremely comfortable vessel with plenty of outdoor space. She can comfortably accommodate 2 couples for overnight.
For additional rate (captain fee and fuel) she can be taken out for charter (max 12 guests).
VOLVO Ocean Race Schedule - link here
http://volvooceanracemiami.org/
http://volvooceanracemiami.org/news/miami-wins-volvo-ocean-race-stopover-2012/
Schedule of Events - May 6th through May 20th, 2012
read more: http://volvooceanracemiami.org/calendar-of-events/
May 6: Scheduled Yacht arrivals & opening festival
May 10-12: College National Championship Semifinals, Family Concert Weekend, Youth National Opti Championships & Learn to Sail, Cardboard Canoe Competition & Classic Steamboat Races
May 13 – 16: Cultural Arts Performances & Dade County Education
May 17 Evening: Gala & Dinner
May 18: Pro-am race: 3-5 professionals race with VIP guests as teamates
May 19: In-Port race: Coastal race that counts toward the leaderboard
May 19 Evening: Headliner Concert Featuring International Artist & Top Entertainment Partner
May 20: race re-start: Yachts race and exit the port surrounded by
spectator & VIP boats
