The Current
 October, 2014
The Current
NEWS FROM THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM

 

The Herreshoff Marine Museum would like to welcome you to the newly redesigned newsletter: The Current. Here, you can stay updated on all the new and exciting announcements from the Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame. 
HMM 2014-2015 Lecture Series

We are pleased to introduce our 2014-2015 Lecture Series, bringing you the knowledge of established authors, sailors and experts. Each evening begins with a reception at 6:00pm, followed by the lecture starting at 7:00pm.

Our inaugural lecture on October 23 will feature John Jackson, professor at the Naval War College in Newport. Professor Jackson's lecture is most timely: "Rise of the Drones" will provide an overview of the various unmanned aerial vehicle systems now in use and in development, including the Global Hawk, the Predator, and the Unmanned Carrier Launched Air System. He will also discuss some of the legal and ethical implications of using robots in warfare.
Museum's History Wall to be Upgraded
Concept sketch of the new history wall and entrance.
Concept sketch of the new history wall & entrance.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund, HMM will be able to upgrade and modernize the entrance to the Museum and the Time Line Wall at the front of the Museum. The current exhibit has been in place in the Sidney DeWolf Herreshoff Room since the Museum moved to its present location in the early 1990s, and is definitely showing its age.
Herreshoff Regatta

If you participated in any of the regatta events, please help us improve our events by completing the Post Event Survey: Click Here. 


 A fleet of exceptional classic yachts gathered at the Museum over the weekend of August 22-24, 2014. The event opened on Friday with the Living Boat Show. This year the Museum has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of the design of the Newport 29, the Buzzards Bay 25, and the Herreshoff 12�.  Beautiful examples of each design were on moorings just off the Museum, including DOLPHIN (HMCo. #727, a Newport 29), the Buzzard Bay 25 sisters MINK (1914 HMCo. #733) and BAGATELLE (1914 HMCo. #736), as well as our own 12� BONITA (1914 HMCo. #761).
NEW STORE ITEM: Marlin Spike Pocket Knife with Herreshoff Script
New Store Items

Featuring New colors in the Luster Loft throw blanket: Sea Mist Green, Buxton Blue & Navajo White. And introducing the Marlin Spike pocket knife with the Herreshoff script.  We also have models of the Herreshoff 12 � footer, S-boat hull, NY 30, RELIANCE, and a wooden speedboat ornament in stock. 
Sailing School Recap

We had our busiest summer yet at the Herreshoff Seamanship Program! Over 100 students participated in our 5 sold out sessions and were thrilled to sail on the 12 1/2 in its centennial year. With the help of the McCarthey Foundation, many scholarship students from Bristol and the Paul Cuffee School enjoyed sailing this summer as well.  We hope to expand our program next summer to include more boats and instructors with more flexible sessions. Registration forms for the Summer of 2015 will be available in November at herreshoff.org. 
Curator's Log:
Completion of ARIA's Museum Restoration for the BB25 Centennial

Paul Bates donated the Buzzards Bay 25 daysailer ARIA (Ex-WHITE CAP (HMCo 738) to the museum in 1992 and the museum commissioned MP&G to return her to original condition. She has been on display since that time, but lacking spars and final outfit. This August, just before the Herreshoff Regatta, Paul and an MP&G crew led by Andy Giblin completed her outfitting to honor the class centennial. In the following reprint from the 2014 Classic Yacht Symposium Proceedings, Paul describes the work (to be) accomplished. The museum is greatly indebted to Paul, the Chester family and MP&G for ARIA's "new look."
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Corporate & Office Holiday Parties at Herreshoff

Is your office or workplace looking for a place to host a Holiday Party? Look no further than Herreshoff. Celebrate the holidays amongst beautiful historic boats and models in our Hall of Boats or Aria Gallery. For more information, contact Liz Marchi by phone at 401-253-5000 or online at e.marchi@herreshoff.org.
Thank You Volunteers!

On Sunday, September 28th, we celebrated the wonderful volunteers who dedicate their time to help in the growth and prosperity of the Museum. We truly appreciate all the work they do. To show our gratitude, the Hall of Boats was transformed into a lovely home-cooked BBQ party. It was a lovely evening with great food and magnificent people. Thank you!
One Spot Left in Youth Boat Shop Program 

Our Wooden Boat Shop Program is a twelve-week introduction to traditional wooden boat building. There is space for only one more student to attend this program. For more information and how to sign up, Click Here. 
Museum Hours

The Museum will be open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5pm from October 1st to December 21st. 
Upcoming Events

October 23: Lecture by John Jackson

October 25: Free Day

November 20: Lecture by JP Mouligne & Famliy

January 22: Lecture by Llewellen Howland

February 7: 3rd Annual Frost Biter's Bash

February 19: Lecture by Sandy Lee

March 19: Lecture Series: Ask the Experts

April 16: Lecture by Halsey C Herreshoff

June 18: Lecture by Dyer Jones

June 20: Gala
RELIANCE Project

Latest News: 
- Four large capstans have been added to the deck and boom. 
- The winch barrels are finished and are looking beautiful! 
- Thanks to Hasbro, RELIANCE now has a crew of 35 G.I. Joes. 

Read more on the blog!

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