Museum of Yachting

Museum of Yachting, Newport, RI

The Museum of Yachting was a not-for-profit organization in Newport, Rhode Island which worked to preserve the culture and heritage of yachting. ^[1] The Museum was founded in 1979 by John Mecray and a small group of friends and was first housed at Fort Adams. ^[1] In 2007, the International Yacht Restoration School acquired the museum and, in 2008, relocated its collection to the Edward W. Kane and James Gubelmann Library located in the restored John Mecray Aquidneck Mill Building. ^{[2] [3]}

The Museum was home to two permanent exhibits: The America’s Cup – The Newport Years, and Coronet: The Long Life and Revival of an Historic American Schooner Yacht, the story of Coronet . ^[4] It was also home to the American Sailboat Hall of Fame which honored sailboats built-in the United States ^[5] and the Single-Handed Sailors' Hall of Fame which honored achievements of outstanding solo sailors throughout the world. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Classic Yacht Regatta

Newport RI Classic Yacht Regatta by Don Ramey Logan

Starting in 1980, the Museum organized and hosted the annual Classic Yacht Regatta to raise awareness of and showcase vintage sailing yachts. ^[9] The IYRS School of Technology & Trades has since taken over organizational duties of the Regatta which is scheduled for its 44th running on September 2–3, 2023. ^[10]

References

1. "About the Museum of Yachting". Museum of Yachting. Archived from the original on January 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
2. "History". IYRS School of Technology & Trades . Archived from the original on July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
3. "Museum of Yachting at IYRS". IYRS School of Technology & Trades . Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
4. "Museum of Yachting Re-opens at Fort Adams". Museum of Yachting Re-opens at Fort Adams. International Yacht Restoration School. Archived from the original on November 16, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
5. "History". The American Sailboat Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on February 12, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
6. "The Single-Handed Sailors' Hall of Fame". Museum of Yachting. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
7. McKenzie, Sheena (November 29, 2012). "The old man and the sea: 73-year-old to sail solo around world in 'bathtub' boat". CNN . Retrieved December 13, 2012.
8. "Single-Handed Sailor's Hall of Fame Lost and Found". Newport This Week. December 16, 2021. Archived from the original on July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
9. "Classic Yacht Regatta". Museum of Yachting. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
10. "43rd Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta". IYRS School of Technology & Trades . Archived from the original on July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.

External links

Media related to Newport Classic Yacht Regatta at Wikimedia Commons

• Classic Yacht Regatta home page

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