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SailGP is redefining sailing with a global racing championship combining cutting-edge technology with extraordinary skill and athleticism. National teams consisting of five on-board crew, race identical foiling catamarans in the world’s most famous harbours, skimming the water at speeds exceeding 50 knots. As Presenting Partner and Official Timepiece of SailGP, Rolex further demonstrates its status as a committed partner of yachting, a sport it has supported for more than 60 years. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2WElGVz Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and today supports the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas. The brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races, such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting new SailGP series, where national teams race in supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the likes of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport. #Rolex #SailGP #Perpetual

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The world’s largest Viking ship, the Norwegian Draken Harald Hårfagre, will be docking in New York City September 17-26. Draken Harald Hårfagre has been on an adventurous voyage, sailing from Haugesund, Norway across the North Atlantic Ocean via the Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland to Newfoundland and into the St Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes the summer of 2016. She has visited numerous ports and has met thousands of people along her route, spreading the word about Vikings, the craftsmanship behind boatbuilding and the pursuance of ideas. Expedition America 2016 has encountered storms, icebergs, unpredicted weathers and many challenges along the route since the departure from Norway in April 2016. The aim to explore the voyage Vikings did a 1000 years ago and if it was possible to sail an open 115 ft wooden Viking ship across this waters has been proven and the arrival in New York City is the grand finale of this expedition. The Viking ship will arrive New York City September 17 and will be celebrated in a grand welcoming ceremony with speeches, interviews and Nordic entertainment. The ship will sail pass the Statue of Liberty around 11 am and arrive at North Cove Marina for the ceremony at 11.30 am. Welcome! It will be possible to visit the ship and the exhibition about the building of the ship and the history behind the expedition during the stay, Deck tours 11 am to 6 pm Sunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22 Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 26 Tickets to deck tours is available in the exhibition area in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place. $ 10 adults (age 18 and up) $ 5 children (ages 6 to 17) The ship will be docked in North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place 250 Vesey Street (just west of One World Trade Center) Make sure to catch the exhibition displayed in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.