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More than 50 sail boats will race on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico during Texas Race Week, July 24-26, 2008.  This event will happen in Galveston for a second consecutive year, after a very successful return to Galveston in 2007. There will be one race each day, and the recommended places to watch the races are East Beach, Stewart Beach, or a few miles down the Seawall.
To enter a sail boat in the competition, you can register online at www.gbca.org.
To learn more about Galveston Island’s lodging and attractions, contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau toll-free at 888-GAL-ISLE or visit www.galveston.com.
Schedule of Events...
| July 24-26 |
Texas Race Week |
| Race Start Time |
Between 10am and Noon |
| Location |
East Beach to 25th & Seawall Blvd. |
| Admission |
East Beach & Stewart Beach admission is $8 per car; $16 per bus or rv |
About The CVB...
The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, is a governmental entity created by a special act of the Texas Legislature in 1962 for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston.
The State of Texas requires that a nine-member board be appointed by the City Council, with four members appointed on alternate years for two-year terms and a City Council representative appointed annually.
The administrative, sales and marketing staff of the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 2504 Church. Meeting Planners and Group Tour Planners should inquire to the sales staff at this location, or by calling (866)505-4456 or (409)797-5100.
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