Page 8. MAINE COASTAL NEWS May 2013 Waterfront News


USS Constitution to Sail for First Time since 1997 CHARLESTOWN, MA – USS CONSTI- TUTION is scheduled to set sail Aug. 19 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over the British frigate HMS GUERRIERE during the War of 1812. This underway demonstration on Guerriere Day is the fi rst time that she has sailed on her own since 1997.


The underway will begin at approxi- mately 10 a.m. Once CONSTITUTION is at President Roads (between Deer Island and Long Island) at approximately 11:30 a.m., the crew will set up to four sails and make toward open water for about 10 minutes.


USS CONSTITUTION TO SAIL FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1997 200th


After leaving President Roads, a 21-gun salute exchange with the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 101st Field Artillery Regiment will then be fi red toward Fort Independence on Castle Island at approxi- mately 1 p.m.


The 101st Field Artillery Regiment is the oldest regiment in the Army. Sails will be furled at 2:30 p.m. and crew members will depart the ship at 3 p.m. CONSTITUTION will re-open for free public tours at 4 p.m. More than 150 chief petty offi cer (CPO) selectees will also assist CONSTITUTION’s crew in setting sails. CPO selectees will be participating in CONSTITUTION’s annual CPO Heritage Weeks, a weeklong training


Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina Adds Parker and Regal Boats


Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Land- ing Marina announced today that they are the newest authorized dealer for Parker Boats and Regal Boats. The two new boat lines complement their existing new boat inventory. Both Parker and Regal boats will also be available through Moose Landing Marina, located in Naples . “We are thrilled to announce our new partnerships with Parker Boats and Regal Boats. Both of these boat lines are synon- ymous with quality and dependable boats ideal for cruising the coast of Maine,” said Steve Arnold, owner of Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina. “Adding Park- er and Regal Boats to our existing new boat lineup doubles our inventory of new boats and provides our customers with the largest selection of new and pre-owned boats in the region.”


Parker offers 20 models dedicated to


their mission of simplicity, strength and sea- worthiness. The three major styles of boats feature Center Consoles, Walkaround and Sport Cabin. Click here for an online factory tour of the Parker manufacturing facility. Regal boats are known for their ground- breaking hull design, commitment to quality and beauty. With 25 models the fl eet at Regal boats includes Bowriders, Cuddy Cabins, Deck Boats, Express Boats and Sport Coupe’s. Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina are full-service marinas specializing in new and used boat sales, parts & service departments, chandlery, indoor heated storage and boat slip rental. For more information on Parker Boats and Regal Boats please call Yarmouth Boat Yard @207-846-9050 or Moose Landing Marina @ 207-693-6264 or e-mail steve@ ybyboats.com.


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cycle divided by two weeks that teaches se- lectees time-honored maritime evolutions, such as gun drills, line handling and setting sails. The training is also designed to instill pride in naval heritage in the Navy’s senior leadership.


”I cannot think of a better way to honor those who fought in the war as well as cele- brate CONSTITUTION’s successes during the War of 1812 than for the ship to be under sail,” said Cmdr. Matt Bonner, CONSTI- TUTION’s 72nd commanding offi cer. “The event also ties our past and present by having the ship not only crewed by the outstanding young men and women who make up her crew but also the 150 Chief Petty Offi cer Selects who join us for their Heritage Week.” The last time CONSTITUTION sailed under her own power was to honor the ship’s


NEWPORT (RI) — The Museum of Yacht- ing’s upcoming exhibition will feature a diverse collection of Newport yachting and coastal scenes. The exhibit will include artwork done in different mediums from the 19th


century to contemporary times to give both residents and visitors alike a look at the rich and varied history of yachting in this New England city.


The exhibition will be staged in the IYRS/Museum of Yachting Library, located in the Aquidneck Mill Building on Thames Street, and will open on June 1. The exhibit’s opening will coordinate with an important weekend at IYRS when students launch their careers into the workforce, along with their boats and student projects, at Graduation & Launch Day.


This summer’s exhibition marks a new chapter for the Museum of Yachting. In 2013, the Museum is leaving its location at Fort Adams State Park and will stage all exhibits at its in-town location on the IYRS campus. Since 2008, the Museum has staged exhibits and restoration projects at both the IYRS campus and out at the Fort. In 2012, the Museum reduced its footprint at Fort Adams by sharing the building with Sail Newport.


The foot traffi c on Thames Street, which is far greater than the numbers reaching the Fort, and having the proper climate control


birthday. This year’s sail will honor


CONSTITUTION’s decisive victory over the HMS GUERRIERE during the War of 1812, marking the fi rst time a United States ship defeated a Royal Navy frigate at or nearly equal size. It’s also the battle in which the ship earned her famous nickname “Old Ironsides.”


CONSTITUTION is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afl oat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors per year. She defended the sea lanes against threats from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of to- day’s Navy. America’s Navy: Keeping the sea free for more than 200 years. CONSTITUTION ’s mission today is


to offer community outreach and education about the ship’s history.


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and security in the IYRS/MoY Library to stage exhibitions were two key factors in making this move. The Museum has suc- cessfully staged exhibits in the library for the past four years, including last summer’s America’s Cup exhibit of fi ne paintings, rare books, silver, photography and historic memorabilia from the private collection of Cup winner William I. Koch. “We are reaching many more people in town, annually more than four-fold greater,” says Terry Nathan, president of IYRS and MOY. “We’ll continue to have a presence at Fort Adams with the Museum’s on-water event, the Classic Yacht Regatta, but the combined impact of IYRS and MoY, includ- ing through its world-class library, continues to be compelling. Our Board is very pleased with how this has evolved. It is as we envi- sioned when IYRS and MoY came together under a single operating structure.” Impact on the community was heavily weighed when making the decision. “This also benefi ts the community broadly,” said Nathan. “Our move further grows and so- lidifi es Fort Adams as one of Newport’s key on-water centers with Sail Newport playing host to even more public boating opportu- nities—both education and event-oriented. It also gives Sail Newport an opportunity


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A small group of people, mostly from the Friends of the Boat School (FOBS), gathered to bring the Boat School back to life on 24 January. The School needs $2,000 a month to cover the basic expenses. This is doable, but will not be easy. They do have some donated boats and some new Whitehalls that could be sold to raise some of the needed funds. The rest would have to be raised other ways.


Steps are already being taken and the School will come back to life because of the determination of a few who have never given up hope. Now that few needs your help.


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