On Friday, October 11, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for The Confetti Foundation in Middletown, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from Wally’s Wieners will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, SKYLINK Tek, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, Hallam's Marine Service, and Newport Rigging Group.
Started more than twelve years ago, the Shipyard Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fund-raiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard employees organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta is a favorite event for our yacht captains and crew who enjoy the camaraderie of racing against each other for the fastest time in our bright orange pumpkins,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
Even with a history that spans almost four decades, the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show appears young and vigorous every time it returns to Newport, R.I.’s famed waterfront. The industry event, held Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26 featured 15 luxury motor and sailing yachts from lengths in the mid 60-foot range, such as the 64’ M/Y Gem (represented by Nicholson Yachts), to greater than 100 feet, including the 168’ M/Y Acta (Edmiston).
When the Newport Charter Yacht Show comes around each year, it’s a sign that summer in New England is in full swing. And on Sunday, June 23rd, when 15+ luxury yachts move onto the docks at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the Show’s producer and owner), it will further indicate that yacht charter professionals – including agents, owners, brokers, and captains – are at the ready to make the most of four days at the northeast’s only such show of its kind.
The Newport Charter Yacht Show, held annually in picturesque downtown Newport, R.I., will be held June 23-26, 2024 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. For charter yachts who plan to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Show is the perfect way to kick-off their season in the northeast. Over 100 charter brokers attend the show, which will feature sailing and motor vessels ranging in size from 50 to 200+ feet. The show is open exclusively to charter yacht brokers, agents, and industry professionals. Registration is now open online: www.newportchartershow.com
“2024 looks to be another exciting and busy season for yachts heading to Newport,” said Michael Millerick, general manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, a premier superyacht marina and shipyard in the northeast. “This summer’s yachting and special event schedule is packed with many great events including the TP52 Super Series regatta; Newport to Bermuda Race; USGA Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club; Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff Mansion; Safe Harbor Race Weekend; and many more high-profile events that are sure to attract yacht owners and charter guests from around the world,” Millerick said.
On Friday, October 13, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for the Friends of Newport Skatepark in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from Wally’s Wieners will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, SKYLINK Tek, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, and Newport Rigging Group.
Started more than ten years ago, the Shipyard Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fund-raiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard employees organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta is a favorite event for our yacht captains and crew who enjoy the camaraderie of racing against each other for the fastest time in our bright orange pumpkins,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.