Folder 09: Athletics: Sailing-OP Sail/Parade of Sails-Picnic, 2000

Locals greet the crew of the Portuguese naval vessel the V.E. Sagres, at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic which was held at Whitehurst Beach.

The crew of the V.E. Sagres, a naval training ship from Portugal, are welcomed with cake and watermelon at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

The crew of the V.E. Sagres smile for the camera at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

Locals and sailing crews from all over the world gather at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic, which took place at Whitehurst Beach.

A woman wades in the waters of the Elizabeth River at Whitehurst Beach, during the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

Young and old gather at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic, which took place at Whitehurst Beach.

A local band performs under the gazebo at the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

Some picnic goers play a game of volleyball during the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

A young boy walks in the waters of the Elizabeth River at Whitehurst Beach, during the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.

A young boy plays in the waters of the Elizabeth River at Whitehurst Beach, during the OP Sail Welcoming Party and Picnic.