Newport Bucket - 2008 Schedule of Events (posted July 12, 2008)

Friday, July 18th

1830
Skippers Meeting in the Marquee at the Newport Shipyard
Three Representatives per Yacht

1900 – 2000
Opening Reception for all guests and crew

2000 – 2230
Newport Shipyard Barbeque and Reggae Band
Barbeque and Reggae Band Sponsored by the Newport Shipyard and the Dana Family
Celebrating 10 years of Service to Yachtsmen in Newport

Saturday, July 19th

1000
Time check and final course announcements in the marquee

1200
First Gun/First race
Courses to be announced
Fair Weather Courses will be sailed in Rhode Island Sound

1730
Race committee meeting to adjust ratings and starts
Times for Sundays race in an effort to level the competition

1800-2000
Fleet Open house

1900
Bar in Marquee Open

2000-2400
Cocktails, Light Dinner and Dessert
Dancing to the sounds of the Evan Goodrow Band
Compliments of all Bucket Sponsors

Sunday, July 20th

1000
Time check and final announcements in the marquee

1200
First Gun/Second Race

1800 – 2200
Newport Bucket Regatta Awards Celebration
International Yacht Restoration School
458 Thames Street
Cocktails & Hors’douevres

Sponsored by:
Holland Jachtbouw, Perini Navi, Royal Huisman, Alloy Yachts and Vitter’s Shipyard

Dockage available at IYRS & Casey’s Marina for Dinghies
Old Port launch available on channel 68
Parking available for cars at IYRS