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Which rival tall ships event will you attend July 6-9, OpSail 2012 in New London or the Ocean State Tall Ships Festival in Newport? OpSail, I've got to support my hometown. 40% OpSail, it's close by and parking will be much easier. 26% Ocean State Tall Ships, there's just more to see in Newport. 14% Ocean State Tall Ships, I don't mind a longer drive if it means spending the day in Newport. 7% Why choose between the two? I'll just go to both. 12% Number of votes: 458

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