Gosport Regatta Returns June 8 |
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The fourth annual Gosport Regatta sets sail on Saturday, June 8. Organized by
“We are thrilled that this event continues and grows stronger each year,” said Joe Watts, Star Island CEO. “
Originally held in 1874 and revived in 2010, the Gosport Regatta features live entertainment by some of the region’s finest musicians. The race weekend kicks off on the night of Friday, June 7 with a reception for sponsors and skippers. Performing at the reception are local musicians Jim White and Dave Brown as the Brown and White Band. Their music is an eclectic mix of R&B, blues, rock, standards, and jazz.
The Funky Divas return on Saturday, June 8 to perform for the Regatta race day. The non-stop style of the Funky Divas gets people up and rocking with an R&B/gospel style.
Sunday brunch will feature Constellation, the acoustic music duet of Eric Thomas and Helen Wolfson from
Visit www.StarIsland.org/Regatta to register and for more information about the Gosport Regatta. Spectators staying for the overnight will experience all race day events and the next day’s brunch.
Spectators will board the M/V Thomas Laighton departing out of Portsmouth and head out to the mouth of the Piscataqua River to start the race. While viewing the race, the Laighton will make its way to