Classic Yacht Regatta Update

The 30th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai

September 4-6, 2009

Excitement builds. This year’s regatta will be the convergence of three events: the New England Huckins rendezvous, the 30th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta (CYR), as well as hosting the 6mR North Americans as they tune up for their big event. We are pleased to report that title sponsor Panerai will not only be returning for the 30th CYR, but have also agreed to be part of the International Yacht Restoration School’s annual gala on July 11. We’re all interested in hearing about Panerai’s progress on the restoration of their lovely Fife, Eilean. The 1936 ketch is being restored at the Francesco de Carlo boatyard in Viareggio, Italy.

According to our friends at Sail Newport, the CYR Notice of Race will be posted by mid-May at www.sailnewport.org with a direct link from the museum’s website. Shortly thereafter, The Museum of Yachting, home of the CYR and Huckins Rendezvous, will post its event sign-ups and related information at www.moy.org. In the meantime, if you have questions or want the inside scoop at what boats are lining up, please contact Cristina Marfuggi at 401-848-5777, extension 202, or email her at cmarfuggi@iyrs.org.

Stay tuned for more, and watch for updates on the museum’s website.

 Photo graciously provided by Billy Black.