On Friday, October 10, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for Sail Newport in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from A Mano Pizza will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, Newport Rigging Group, Hallam’s Marine Service, and BWA Yachting.
Started more than thirteen years ago, the Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fundraiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard Teammates organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta has become a legendary event for our yacht captains and crew who look forward to it each year and enjoy the friendly, but competitive, nature of the race,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
By Tuesday, it was heating up at the four-day (June 23-26) Newport Charter Yacht Show, not only because of record-setting high temperatures that had moved into New England but also because it was the day set aside for the Show’s annual Chef’s Competition, a highlight of several crew contests designed to showcase the talents of those who are the backbone of luxury charter yacht experiences.
The Newport Charter Yacht Show is the only trade event of its kind in the Northeast, meaning it’s a valuable tool for connecting luxury charter yachts, their agents, owners, captains and crews with those in the business of brokering unparalleled on-water vacations for discriminating clients.
On Friday, October 11, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for The Confetti Foundation in Middletown, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from Wally’s Wieners will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, SKYLINK Tek, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, Hallam's Marine Service, and Newport Rigging Group.
Started more than twelve years ago, the Shipyard Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fund-raiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard employees organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta is a favorite event for our yacht captains and crew who enjoy the camaraderie of racing against each other for the fastest time in our bright orange pumpkins,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
Even with a history that spans almost four decades, the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show appears young and vigorous every time it returns to Newport, R.I.’s famed waterfront. The industry event, held Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26 featured 15 luxury motor and sailing yachts from lengths in the mid 60-foot range, such as the 64’ M/Y Gem (represented by Nicholson Yachts), to greater than 100 feet, including the 168’ M/Y Acta (Edmiston).