To celebrate the Bicentennial of the First National Governing Board,
the Navies of Chile and Argentina have joined in the organization of
“Sails of South America 2010”.
The Bicentennial Regatta unites several
of the most magnificent sailing ships, among them frigates, schooners
and brigs, both civil and military, from various countries of America
and Europe. This unique challenge gathers thousands of navigators in
the most important ports of the region, sailing emblematic places for
the mariners of all times, like the circumnavigation of the mythical
“Cape Horn”.
The vessels, that departed from Rio de Janeiro on
February 7th, will be arriving in Buenos Aires on March 4th, 2010, and will
stay in Puerto Madero until March 9th, when they will be setting sail
for their next destination, Isla de los Estados.
The ships will be open for visits to the public, from Friday 5th to Monday 8th, 11 am to 8 pm.
On
March 6th, 10 am, the crews and communities that participate in the
Regatta, along with musical bands and school children, will take part
on a parade, that will start at 10 am at Av 9 de Julio and Santa Fe
towards Plaza San Martin. Together with this parade, the Government of
the City of Buenos Aires will present in Puerto Madero the program
called "Puerto Luz", giving start to the Bicentenary celebrations.
Activities
Wednesday 3, Thursday 4
The sailing ships arrive in Dique 4, from 7.30 am to 5 pm.
Friday 5
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Saturday 6
Parade of crews and countries that participate in the Regatta, 9.30 am - 11.30 am.
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm
Sunday 7
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm
Monday 8
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Handling
of Bicentenary Medals and tribute to pioneer women of our history,
Puente de la Mujer. Musical show "Mujeres Argentinas", 8 pm
Tuesday 9
Vessels set sail toward Isla de los Estados and Ushuaia
