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Wednesday, 29 August 2007 12:05 |
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For lovers of harbor activity, the 15th annual New York Tug Boat Race
and Competition will offer something to watch on Sunday, September 2.A
range of tugs, from the 7,000-horsepower Lincoln Sea to the tiny,
historic W.O. Decker from South Street Seaport, will compete in various
categories. The event begins with a parade of tugs, fireboats spraying
water and a Coast Guard cutter. A one-nautical-mile race follows. A
“nose-to-nose” contest will involve pairs of tugs that try to push each
other backward.Organized by the Working Harbor Committee, the
occasion kicks off at 10:30 a.m. from Pier 84, at the end of
Manhattan’s West 44th Street. It concludes with an award ceremony at 2
p.m. A special spectator boat is available for $35. Visit
www.WorkingHarbor.Org or call 212-581-0454.© Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2007
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