Sailfest 3 Days Of Festivities For Sea Dogs And Landlubbers Alike
Sailfest is one of the most eagerly awaited summer festivals in Connecticut. Held in the small town on New London over 3-days each July, the festival usually attracts more than 300,000 adults and children. People requiring accommodation find that the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel at Mystic is conveniently located, just a handful of miles away. It offers top quality service that is very welcoming to all guests. Both New London and Mystic are delightful seaports.
Festival entertainment is in many instances provided free. Fun runs, whaler cruises and amusement rides are all on offer. A big mix of music acts perform at Customs House, City Pier and Hygienic Art Park. Pop, rock, jazz, blues, hip hop and Celtic are all on offer.
The festival fireworks display is a greatly treasured tradition. The display is the second largest fireworks display in the northeast and is sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
The history of the cutter Eagle is very colorful. The academy received it as a war reparation from Germany in 1947. The vessel formerly operated as the barque Horst Wessel in the German navy. At the academy it serves as the main training vessel for cadets at the academy as well as for officer candidates as part of the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School located on the grounds of the USCGA.
The town of New London has a long maritime history and serves as home for the USCGA. The academy was established in 1876 and supplies college education to for future Coast Guard officers. About 400 cadets enter the academy each year. Admission is based totally on merit and is very competitive with applications totaling over 2,500. About 200 cadets graduate each year.
Hundreds of visitors arrive to the festival on private yachts. They moor at local marinas many of which offer perfect vantage points to enjoy the fireworks.
All money raised by the festival are used to develop the city. Visitors needing accommodation during the festival might consider staying at Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic. Each of the comfortably-sized rooms and suites offers proprietary bedding, a 32-inch flat screen TV, coffee maker and work desk with ergonomic chair.
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