USVMYG Nationals 22-25 July 2010

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