The U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group National Regatta will be at Mystic Seaport this weekend, 22-25 July. Besides racing, there will be a static display of 45 operating model sail and power boats. A highlight is Bill Huizing’s seven-foot, museum quality sailing model of the Charles W. Morgan, with fully operating rigging. Bill will be giving sailing demonstrations with this model throughout the weekend as shown in the schedule below:
Thursday Afternoon: Vintage 36" National Championship Racing
Friday Morning: Vintage 36" National Championship Racing
Friday Noon: Sailing Demos, including Charles W. Morgan model
Friday Afternoon: Schooner National Championship Racing
Saturday Morning: Vintage Marblehead National Championship Racing
Saturday Noon: Parade of Models
Saturday Afternoon: Schooner National Championship Racing
Sunday Morning: Model Sailing Demos in Mystic River and Seaport Model Pool
Sunday Midmorning-Afternoon Vintage Marblehead National Championship Racing.
Racing and Exhibit Tent at North end of Seaport, by the Yardarm.
Hope to see you there.
Cheers,
Earl