During the Volvo Ocean Race at the Baltimore Waterfront Festival

One of the many exciting activities on tap during the Volvo Ocean Race at the Baltimore Waterfront Festival will be the opportunity for the public to try their hand at sailing a Volvo blokart. A small landyacht pushed along by only the wind, the Volvo blokart is easy to sail. blokart sailing is fun and exciting for people of all ages. No previous sailing experience is needed and helpful staff will get you started.

Members and supporters of the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus Sailing Team will assist in running the sailing site. Rick Dunn, team president says, “We welcome the opportunity to support Volvo in this way. The crews of the VOR race boats are at the pinnacle of talent in the sailing world, something that many collegiate sailors aspire to become. To be able to share a bit of the sport of sailing with everyone at the festival in this way is exciting” Volunteers from the sailing team will be on hand to show participants how to sail the blokart and ensure a fantastic time.

Sailing will take place daily from April 27th through May 4th from 11AM to 6PM. The sailing site is located at Harbor Point (South Caroline and Thames). Compliments of the Volvo Ocean Race and Ocean Race Chesapeake, there is no charge.

For more information
Contact: Brian Kent
blokart US
562-822-5021