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EVENT SCHEDULE
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June
7-8 // Halfway
Rock Regatta
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A
Regatta for Big Boats. Dual Scored IRC / ORR. No Upper
Speed Limit Lower Speed Limit TBD. One Design Classes
over 30 feet with 10 or more entries. 2 Classes of
PHRF (Rating Band 10 through 105)
Organizing Authority: Sail Newport,
RI's Public Sailing Center
Headquarters: Newport Shipyard, Newport's
Yachting Hub
All boats with valid ORR and IRC certificates may
elect for Duel Scoring. Prizes given for ORR and IRC
Class and Overall Winners. Likely to have Buoy Races
Saturday and Around the Island on Sunday. Water Ballasted,
Canting Keel or other "Big" boats wishing
to do longer (18-22 mile) courses on Saturday will
have the option to do so as a class. The remaining
OD and PHRF classes will have buoy racing on Saturday
(3-4 races) and an "Around the Island (Conanicut)
Race" on Sunday.
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| June
13-15 // New
York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented
by Rolex
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The 154th NYYC Annual Regatta presented by Rolex
will consist of a TWO-DAY Series on Saturday and Sunday,
June 14-15. In addition, all eligible yachts may enter
the AROUND-THE-ISLAND Race on Friday, June 13. This
race will be scored separately from the TWO-DAY Series
and there is no entry fee.
The TWO-DAY Series is part of the Onion Patch Series
and the Gulf Stream Series for IRC yachts, as well
as the first leg of the 2008 NYYC Classic Series for
classic yachts. Click
here for more information. |
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| June
20 // Newport
Bermuda Race 2008
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Newport Bermuda
Race 2008
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The
Newport Bermuda Race is a 635-mile ocean race, most
of it out of sight of land, usually lasting three
to six days. It crosses a stretch of the Atlantic
Ocean known for challenging weather, especially in
the Gulf Stream, where there are strong currents.
Every two years in mid-June, over 180 boats start
from the historic seaport of Newport, Rhode Island.
The fleet has five divisions to allow seaworthy boats
of many sizes and types to be raced fairly and aggressively
for an array of trophies awarded in Bermuda at an
elegant ceremony at Government House, the residence
of the governor of this tropical island.
The opening party will be held at Newport
Shipyard on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. |
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| June
24-28 // 26th
Annual Spring Charter Show
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Newport
Shipyard is the host of the 26th Annaul Spring Charter
Show in Newport, Rhode Island. Dates for the Newport
Charter Show are June 24th - June 27th, 2008. |
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| June
24-27 // American
Superyacht Forum
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Having
enjoyed hosting Project USA in San Diego in 2007, we
are heading back to the East Coast in 2008, as well
as adding a few significant changes to the seminar format.
Project USA will now be known as the American Superyacht
Forum to mimic our new brand in Amsterdam, the Global
Superyacht Forum. This is part of our business plan
to increase the size and scope of our annual conference
circuit. With delegate numbers reaching 300+, coupled
with a more diverse mix of topics for debate, we are
confident that the new improved seminar will have
even more impact on the development and growth of
the Superyacht business in the Americas.
Newport, Rhode Island, will be our host venue for
some of the most influential players in the Superyacht
market, and by moving the dates to mid-June, the American
Superyacht Forum will coincide with the start of the
East Coast cruising season, the Newport Charter Show
and a time when many Owners are already planning their
summer. www.synfo.com/asf |
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July
11-12 // Wall
Street Corporate Challenge Cup |
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2008
marks the 17th year of the Wall Street Corporate Challenge,
headquartered at Newport Shipyard.
Ten teams made up of the most famous names on Wall
Street, will race in America's Cup 12-Meters during
the three-day event to benefit a great organization,
Shake-A-Leg Newport, which serves people who have
experienced either spinal cord injury or other neurological
dysfunction.
Shake-A-Leg Newport operates a number of summer programs:
adult and teen residential rehabilitation programs
which are located at Salve Regina University; while
Fort Adams State Park is the setting for both their
internationally recognized Adaptive Sailing Program
(providing recreational, instructional and competitive
sailing opportunities) and their summer day camps
for teens and children. For more information, visit
www.ShakeALeg.org |
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July
20-22 // Newport
Bucket Regatta |
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The
Newport Bucket is an invitational regatta set in the
Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over
90’ (27M) L.O.A., unless invited under the Grandfather
Clause (bribes accepted by the R.C.!). The venue will
be based at Newport Shipyard, alongside
the marquee.
This is a fun regatta and safety is the primary concern
of the Race Committee. Therefore, we extend an invitation
to the owners, captains, crews and guests who participate
to make this a fun and safe event.
The fleet will be limited to 20 yachts, please register
as soon as possible. www.NewportBucket.com |
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July
20-22 // Race
Week at Newport presented by Rolex |
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NYYC
Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex will consist
of TWO different segments to offer great racing opportunity
to a wide variety of sailors.
July 19-20 - Classics,
S&S Designs and 12 Metres (Olin Stephens' 100th
birthday celebration)
July 24-27 - Handicap and One-Designs
One-design championships that will be part of
Race Week include:
NYYC Swan 42 North American Championship
Melges 32 National Championship
J/109 North American Championship
J/105 East Coast Championship
Beneteau First 36.7 Northeast Championship www.nyyc.org
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| Sept.
11-14 //
Brokerage Boat Show at the Newport Int'l Boat Show
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The Largest Brokerage
Show in the Northeast! Call or email: Lisa
O'Connell at Northrop & Johnson for details:
401-848-5500 |
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