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.

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.

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.

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

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