As we near the close of the 2015 sailing season, we will be updating classic sailing highlights, of this sensational year, to this page in random order, accumulating by years end. A tribute to these magnificent vintage greyhounds; celebrating the stewardship of the owners of these fine crafts for making it all possible. Caribbean …
HMM Presents, The Annual Carlton Pinheiro Lecture L. Francis Herreshoff: Yacht Designer, presented by Roger Taylor Tuesday, December 1st Reception Begins at 6:00pm Lecture Begins at 7:00pm Tickets are $10 for Members and $18 for Non-Members L. Francis Herreshoff lived from 1890 to 1972, and, though not prolific, he designed yachts that will always be …
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Southwest Harbor, Maine (Company Announcement) – The Hinckley Co. has announced that Jim McManus, the company’s president and CEO since June 1, 2007, died Tuesday, Nov. 24. The cause, according to Hinckley, was cancer.The Board of Directors and the employees of the Hinckley Company mourn the passing of their friend and Chief Executive Officer, James …
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Each year on the first weekend in December, the Ocean Reef Club hosts Vintage Weekend, a four-day celebration of antique classic planes, automobiles and yachts. A tradition celebrating the passion and appreciation for those who own, restore, and maintain theses historical icons, all graciously on display for all to enjoy. 2015 Vintage Weekend Event Schedule …
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What a Summer it was….hats off to Matt Brooks who’s pertinacious campaign quest to bring DORADE back to blue water, has captured the hearts and souls of all who have been following her. Design number 7s transatlantic performance beating her 1931 record by over a day, albeit traveling over 200 miles further on account of …