A good old-fashioned Rhode Island lobster bake including steamed Spinney Creek soft-shelled clams, PEI mussels, corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes, chourico, barbecued chicken and a garden salad, all catered by McGrath Clambakes….need we say more.
A must stop on the Wooden Boat Regatta Series the Herreshoff Classic Yacht Rendezvous & Regatta, located in Bristol. RI upon the hallowed grounds of the once Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, and iconic venue rich in tradition.
An annual event drawing participants from around the world. Classic yachts, many of them Herreshoff designs, gather for a weekend of racing and social events.
Herreshoff Marine Museum
Bristol Rhode Island
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 26th:
1700: Living Boat Show: Classic yachts are invited to participate in the Living Boat Show on the Museum’s moorings and waterfront on Friday.
1700-2000: Welcome Prosecco Party & Early Registration
Saturday, August 27th:
0830-0900: Mandatory check-in – under the waterfront tent
0900: Competitor’s Briefing – under the waterfront tent
1100: Warning Signal for first race.
1700: Cocktails – under the tent – cash bar.
1830: Regatta Dinner. Click Here to Buy Tickets.
1930: Program and Awards
Sunday, August 28th:
CRF Classes and the Herreshoff “S” Boat Class will race to Newport. The Wind Hill Trophy Race will race in Bristol Harbor.
0900: Competitor’s Briefing – under the tent
1100: Warning Signal for classes racing to Newport.
1200: Wind Hill Trophy Race – Special race for Herreshoff 12 ½‘s (& Bullseye, Doughdish, etc.)