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The 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition will feature hundreds of local, national and international paddlers who represent the best of the Aloha spirit. Whether you are visiting from around the corner or from around the world, everyone is welcome to join in on the festivities and the best New York has to offer.
Please view the schedule below for important event information.
Canoe Arrival | Team and Paddler Registration
The Race | Liberty Luau
Going Home
Friday, June 27. - Canoe Arrival
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Brooklyn Bridge Park - 1 Main Street, Brooklyn
(See Map)
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10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Unloading Canoes at Race Site
The Liberty 2008 Welcome Table at Brooklyn Bridge Park will receive visiting teams with canoes and trailers. All teams trailering canoes should contact Ed Acker at 973.632.7764 when they have arrived at the race site. Please go to Liberty Race Location for driving directions to the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Upon unloading of the canoes and trailers, all visiting teams should proceed to the Seaport Inn Downtown for team registration. Please locate a New York Outrigger representative at the park for general information and directions to the Seaport Inn Downtown.
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Friday, June 27. - Registration
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Seaport Inn Downtown - 33 Peck Slip, Downtown Manhattan
(See Map)
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5:00PM to 8:00PM
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Team and Paddler Registration
The Registration Table will receive all visiting teams and paddlers at the Seaport Inn Downtown. All registered paddlers will be given their t-shirt and meal ticket for the Liberty Luau. Paddlers and their guests may purchase additional t-shirts, raffle tickets and advanced tickets for the Liberty Luau at this time.
All paddlers must register at the Registration Table.
If you are unable to do so, please contact Carol Choi at 617.669.6255.
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7:30PM to 8:00PM
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Captain’s Meeting
All team captains must attend the Captain’s meeting at the Seaport Inn Downtown to review the rules and regulations of the race. Due to limited space, we ask that only team captains/steerspersons attend.
The following documents will be distributed and discussed at the Captain’s Meeting
Liberty Courses and Currents
Participant Safety Document and Agreement
Liberty Insurance Waiver
If you are unable to attend the captain’s meeting, please contact Ed Acker at 973.632.7764.
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Saturday, June 28. - The Race
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Brooklyn Bridge Park - 1 Main Street, Brooklyn
(See Map)
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| 7:00AM |
Welcome Table Opens
T-shirts, meal and raffle tickets for the Liberty Luau are available for purchase. Please go to Liberty Raffle Prizes for this year’s list of prizes.
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| 6:45AM |
Blessing of the Canoes |
| 7:00AM |
Women’s Crews Launch at Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| 7:30AM |
Women’s Race Begins under Manhattan Bridge
Please go to Liberty Race Course to view the course.
Please go to Spectator Vantage Points for prime on shore viewing opportunities and projected times of the races in progress.
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| 10:30AM |
