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Waterworks: A Marine Show and Hudson Valley Art Association
Hosted by the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, Connecticut, this two-shows-in-one exhibition features marine-themed artwork by Lyme Art Association members and the annual members’ show of the prestigious Hudson Valley Art Association. Opening reception on Saturday, June 22, 5 - 7pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 5pm, and by appointment. Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested. For more information, call 860-434-7802 or log onto https://lymeartassociation.org.
Find out more »Oakcliff Acorn Offshore Program
© James Mitchell/Oakcliff Sailing This 24-day intense program was designed by Oakcliff Sailing’s Executive Director Dawn Riley based on her experience in two around-the-world races. You’ll sail more than 1,000 nautical miles including the Marblehead to Halifax Race, earn your World Sailing Safety at Sea Certificate, master advanced navigation to thrive offshore, and gain experience in all-around boat preparation. Serve as a Boat Captain, Safety Officer or First Mate. Also included are industry tours and specialized workshops...
Find out more »The 2019 12 Metre World Championship
© SallyAnne Santos/Windlass Creative The International 12 Metre Class’ 2019 World Championship will be held in Newport, Rhode Island and hosted by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club and the 12 Metre Yacht Club. This will be the largest-ever gathering of 12 Metre yachts in the United States, with 24 boats from seven countries. The fleet will span the years 1928 -1987, including seven America’s Cup defenders and challengers, with racing on Rhode Island Sound, the site of nine America’s Cup competitions from...
Find out more »July Grade 3 Clinegatta
Hosted by Oakcliff Sailing and coached by Dave Perry, this match racing event comprises a 2-day clinic followed by a 2-day regatta. For more information, contact Oakcliff Race Program Director Patrick Burks at 516-802-0368 or [email protected].
Find out more »Vineyard Cup Regatta
© SailMV.org Organized by Sail Martha’s Vineyard and sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard, this multi-class regatta has divisions for PHRF, IRC, Classic, Catboat and Foiling Kiteboards, and benefits the public sailing programs at Sail MV. The Vineyard Cup is a LOCALLY sourced/ZERO Waste Event. The Race Village at the MV Shipyard opens each afternoon at 4 pm.
Find out more »Sailfest
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food! For more information, log onto sailfest.org, call 860-444-1879 or email [email protected].
Find out more »35th Annual Boat Show in memory of Chris Johnson & Cliff (Kip) McGuire
Presented by the Southern New England Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society, this event showcases boats built by Chris Craft, Century, Lyman, Gar Wood, Elco, and many more. For more information, contact Lynn McFarlin at 860-966-7189 or [email protected].
Find out more »Buzzards Bay Blast
This New England Multihull Association distance race is open to all multihulls with a NEMA handicap rating. For more information, contact Bob Gleason at [email protected].
Find out more »Wickford Catboat Rendezvous
This Catboat Association event is a celebration of all things catboat. For details, contact Peter M. Galster at 401-269-1012 or [email protected].
Find out more »Greens Ledge Trophy Race
This race is hosted by Norwalk Yacht Club.
Find out more »JSA Girls Champs
This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound event will be hosted by Black Rock Yacht Club and sailed in Laser Radials.
Find out more »SoundWaters Flotilla 19 presented by Legg Mason Global Asset Management
With a mission of “Paddling to Protect Long Island Sound,” this fundraising event for kayakers and stand up paddle boarders comprises a 4-mile paddle from Cove Island Park on the east side of Stamford, CT and Weed Beach in Darien, CT to Boccuzzi Park on Stamford Harbor, followed by a classic beach party. Along the way, paddlers will be fully supported by guide boats with water, snacks and aid. SoundWaters will also have a convenient shuttle to...
Find out more »58th Annual Branford Yacht Club Regatta
All Spinnaker and Cruising Class boats 20 feet LOA and up with a valid 2019 PHRF/ECSA certificate are welcome in this Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association points event. A shore party with live music and BBQ dinner follows the race. Regatta registration and party tickets are available at www.YachtScoring.com. For more information, contact BYC Regatta Chairman Jim O’Brien at [email protected].
Find out more »11th Annual East Greenwich Yacht Club Regatta
This Cruising Class pursuit race celebrates 110 years of sailing at East Greenwich Yacht Club. There will be at least four classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, J/22 One-Design, and a Family Cruising Class for those yachts optimized for cruising. Leave the bow anchor and the stern grill on! A dinner including the Annual Regatta awards ceremony will be held on Saturday evening, July 13. For yachts participating from yacht clubs outside of Greenwich Bay, moorings will be provided free...
Find out more »Pequot Yacht Club Opti Rumble
This Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound Optimist regatta is hosted by Pequot Yacht Club. For more information, contact Tim Clark at [email protected].
Find out more »Safe Powerboat Handling Course
$300
Strongly recommended first level of training for all powerboat drivers, this 2-day combination course includes hands-on training supplemented by classroom sessions. Certifications earned include a New York State Safe Boating Certificate and US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling.
Find out more »Long Island Sound Herreshoff S Class 100th Anniversary Regatta
Hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, New York (and running concurrently with Larchmont Race Week), this event kicks off the Centennial Series for this legendary 27 ½ -footer designed by Captain Nat Herreshoff – the oldest one-design class still sailing in the original boats. For more information, contact Herreshoff S-Class of Western Long Island Sound Commodore Bill Simmons at 914-588-9379 or [email protected].
Find out more »Ben Bates Double-Handed Regatta
Hosted by Harlem Yacht Club in City Island, New York, this non-spinnaker race in and around Eastchester Bay is open to all one-design and PHRF rated yachts. For more information, contact Jeep Califano at [email protected].
Find out more »121st Annual Larchmont Race Week
With the exception of two years during World War II, this regatta has run continuously since 1896. In addition to racing for IRC and PHRF boats, Classics, J/70s, J/80s, J/105s, Etchells (2019 Long Island Sound Championship), International One Designs, Shields (2019 Western Long Island Sound Championship), Herreshoff S-Class (Centennial Series), Ideal 18s, Viper 640s, K6s, Vanguard 15s (and other one-design classes with 3 or more valid entries), this event is renowned for its welcoming shoreside activities and...
Find out more »49th Annual World’s Longest Sunfish Race Around Shelter Island, NY and the 32nd Annual Catamaran Race Around Shelter Island, NY
This unique and challenging circumnavigation of Shelter Island for Sunfish and all classes of beach catamarans is open to sailors of all ages. For more information, contact Beth Fleisher at [email protected] or 646-732-1066.
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Onne van der Wal Photography Workshop on the Water: 12 Metre World Championship
$695
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph the largest-ever gathering of historic 12 Metre yachts in the U.S. aboard M/V Gansett, with individual instruction from award-winning photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Onne van der Wal. Gansett is a stable, comfortable boat with cushioned bench seating, a hard top over the bottom deck and a top deck which is higher for great shooting perspective. You can also shoot from the bow. Captain Jeff is an excellent captain and with Onne’s...
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