7TH CLASSIC YACHT SYMPOSIUM™
MAY 20, 21, 22, 2016
Hosted by the Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol, RI
Saturday presentations at Roger Williams University, Law School
EXPLORING THE BREADTH & BOUNDARIES OF CLASSIC YACHTS
A Collaborative Event to Enhance Understanding, Appreciation and Exploration of Ideas on all Aspects of Classic Yachts
Boat Yard Tours: Friday 1000-1630
- Visit high profile ongoing projects in Newport/Bristol
- Tours of the Nat Herreshoff Model Room, Museum and campus.
Panel Discussion: Friday 1730
- Breadth & Boundaries of Classic Yachts
- Moderated discussion with subject matter experts followed by cocktail reception.
Presentations: Saturday 0800-1800
- Nat Herreshoff Centennial Yachts: NY (Fighting) 40's & Fish Class
- L. Francis Herreshoff's MOBJACK and BEN MY CREE / Stuarts
- 1896 One Designs: Fife's Cork Harbour One Design, Nat Herreshoff's Newport 30 fin keeler
- Large Restoration Project Yachts: Fife's ADVENTURESS, Nat Herreshoff's DORIS
- Classic Lake Powerboats; Minett’s 1914 Day Cruiser RITA & Launches of the Antique Boat Museum
Campus Visits and Activities: Sunday Morning
- Model room presentations
- Boats at dock & pier
- Exhibits
For more information: http://www.herreshoff.org/programs/classic_yacht_symposium.html