How to See the Gosport Regatta 2011 |
Spectator tickets are now available to participate in the Second Annual Gosport Regatta to be held June 10 & 11 on the
Local residents and sailing enthusiasts are invited to take part in the 2011 race weekend festivities hosted by Star Island Corporation in partnership with the Piscataqua Sailing Association (PSA).
“Guests are invited to come aboard our Victorian steamship — the M/V Thomas Laighton — to watch the race unfold as our vessel motors to the Isles of Shoals,” said Rich Ryzman, Isles of Shoals Steamship Company marketing director. “Then, step ashore for the
The weekend will begin with a reception for captains, sponsors and spectators Friday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. under the tent at the Wentworth by the Sea Marina in
“Gosport Harbor will come alive again in June as a fleet of racing yachts from coastal New England vie for honors in the 2011 Gosport Regatta, the resurgence of the vintage sailing race at the Isles of Shoals first held in the late 19th century,” said Star Island CEO Victoria Hardy. “The 2011 event promises to be biggest and best yet. We are especially pleased that the regatta has attracted nearly 20 sponsors and partners this year. That’s a great show of support from the local business community.”
The original race was organized by John Poor, president of the Stickney & Poor Spice Trading Company, to celebrate the grand opening of
A regatta weekend pass offering access to the opening reception and the race day spectator boat is now available for $80 per person. For tickets and information, go to the Web sites.
Sponsors for the 2011 Gosport Regatta include: Axis Computer Networks, Cantine Maschio; Coastal Home Magazine; Foster’s Daily Democrat; Horizon Beverage Company; Isles of Shoals Steamship Company; McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton; Merrill Lynch, Natura; Piscataqua Savings Bank; Pyrat Rums; Seascape Capital Management; Shipyard Brewing Company, Sir Speedy Printing; Stone Creek Realty, LLC; Taste Magazine; Waste Management, and Wentworth by the Sea Marina.
ABOUT PSA
The PSA serves the sailing community in the Seacoast by organizing a weekly schedule of races through the summer, plus special weekend regattas. Its mission is to expand awareness of, education about, and participation in the exciting sport of sailboat racing. Boat ownership is not a requirement for membership or participation and anyone interested in crewing on a boat is encouraged to join. For more information, visit PSA’s Web site.
ABOUT
Star Island Corporation was established as a non-profit corporation in 1916 to hold and administer