Classic Yacht Regatta
The 29th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai and presented by Best Life
August 29 – 31, 2008
Click here for the results and awards for the Classic Yacht Regatta.
Click here for the finish times for the Classic Yacht Regatta.
The 29th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by the Museum of Yachting will again turn the waters off 
Newport into a panorama of graceful classic yachts. The event includes two days of racing and the Regatta's traditional Classic Yacht Parade, balanced by evening festivities. The regatta will draw a fleet that ranges from modern classics, to vintage yachts, to smaller one-designs with design pedigrees by Herreshoff, Hunt, Fife, and Sparkman & Stephens. Photo Credit: SallyAnne Santos
Schedule of Events
All activities are held at the Museum of Yachting unless otherwise noted.
August 28, Thursday
5:00-7:00pm William Vareika Fine Arts Gallery Talk, "HOMAGE TO THE SEA" Exhibition and Cocktail Reception;212 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. This event is free for MoY/IYRS members and CYR participants. Reservations are required. Please call 401-849-6149 or email rsvp@vareikafinearts.com
August 29, Friday
5:00pm - Regatta Check-in
6:00pm - Welcome Party, Silent Auction and Raffle; Champagne and Strawberry Bar, sponsored by BEST LIFE. Enjoy museum exhibits including a new display of artwork by local artists.
August 30, Saturday
9:30am - Mandatory Skippers Meeting; BOOTHBAY HARBOR SHIPYARD Skippers' Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm- Children's Activities and Model Boat Regatta, sponsored by AZZARO
12:00pm - Classic Yacht Regatta Start
6:00pm - Cocktails
7:30pm - Awards Presentation and Plated Dinner by Fine Catering by Russ Morin
August 31, Sunday
11:00am-1:00pm- Children's Activities
10:30am - Classic Yacht Parade; SMARTWATER “Start Your Day” Brunch
12:00pm - “Around the Island” Race Start
5:00pm - Prize Giving and Cocktail Party
Throughout the weekend:
LAND ROVER Test Drive Inside of Fort Adams: Friday, Aug 29th 3:00pm - 6:00pm; Saturday, Aug 30th 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday, Aug 31st; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Attention all adventure seekers - Land Rover and Best Life Magazine invite you to an exclusive test drive event. For the first time ever, drive off-road inside the walls of Fort Adams. Find out how it feels to test yourself against the terrain, learn new techniques, and experience the awesome capability of a state-of-the-art Land Rover. To reserve a time in advance contact Jessica Wiseman 212.808.1300 or Jessica.wiseman@rodale.com to make an appointment.
Click here to register for the Classic Yacht Regatta on the Sail Newport website.
Download the 2008 Rating Form.
For more information about the event or to register,contact Cristina Marfuggi or call 401-847-1018