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7th Annual Tugboat Race and Competition Hudson River
Sunday 6 September 2009
Pier 84, West 44th Street and the Hudson River - Hudson River Park, NYC, NY
9:30 AM - Tugs gather near Pier 84
10:00 AM - Parade of tugs from Pier 84 to the start line near 79th Street Boat Basin.
10:30 AM - Race starts - From 79th Street Boat Basin to Pier 84 - one nautical mile.
11 AM - Nose to nose pushing contests and line toss competition.
Noon - Tugs tie up to Pier 84 for lunch and awards ceremony.
1 PM - Awards ceremony. Tugs depart at about 2 PM.
ALL DAY - Exhibits on the pier from maritime organizations, the towing industry, maritime museums, USCG, PANYNJ and other maritime government organizations. Plus activities for kids, maritime skill demos, music and more
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