shirt and a free pass on the day they work
their four-hour shift.
On Friday, Sept. 9, only advanced ticket
holders will have access to the tall ships but
on Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th
you will be able to purchase tickets onsite
for $14. Organizers urge visitors to purchase
tickets in advance to avoid ticket lines
regardless of the day you plan to attend.
One thing you might consider is
purchasing a VIP pass for $100. Though
there are only a few left, it gets you access
to a hospitality tent on the second level of
Dobbins Landing, and more importantly,
gets you to the front of the line for the boat
tours.
Erie is just one stop among nine port
appearances throughout the United States
and Canada included in the Tall Ships
Challenge Great Lakes 2016 sponsored by
Erie Insurance. The Niagara plans to make
appearances at all of the U.S.- based events
this summer.
The Great Lakes series is organized by
the nonprofit Tall Ships America, whose
mission is to encourage character building
through sail training, promote sail training
to the North American public, and support
education under sail.
Tall Ships festivals also are scheduled in
Green Bay, Wis., Aug. 4-7; Duluth, Minn.,
Aug. 18-21; and Brockville, Ontario, Sept.
16-18.
If you’re interested in purchasing Tall Ships
Erie tickets, day-sail passes, or for volunteer
opportunities, go to tallshipserie.org. n
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