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ties, the Blessing of the Fleet and more. The festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit association. Contact Pat Wells. 617-666-8530 patwells@earthlink.net SEPTEMBER
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11th Annual Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta Provincetown (Mass.) Harbor, hosted by The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta, Provincetown Public Pier Corporation, Provincetown Yacht Club, the Catboat Association and Provincetown Harbor Rhodes 19 Class Association Fleet 50. Classes: Schooner Classes A (rated length of 50 feet and over) and B (rated length under 50 feet), PHRF Handicap Yacht Classes C and D (19 to 42 feet and above), all Catboats and One Design Rhodes 19 (Keel and Centerboard R19s sail as one class). All races non-spinnaker. An eight-day event that honors maritime history and natural resources of our region. www.provincetownschoonerrace.com
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First Annual Downeast Boat Owners Rendezvous Bring your Downeast-style boat to the first annual Southern New England Downeast Boat Rendezvous to Payne’s Dock on Block Island, R.I. Meet other Downeast-style boat owners, check out their boats, share stories, ideas, dreams for that ënext boat’ and show off your vessel. Whether you’re boat is used for charter, pleasure, cruising, commercial or all of the above, it doesn’t matter as long as you own a “Downeast”-style boat. This is a very casual, non-sponsored gathering. stinkpot2012@yahoo.com
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Around Islesboro Race Hosted by Northport Yacht Club, Northport, Maine, on Penobscot Bay. Boats of all types welcome for this late-summer tradition that’s a ow-key affair. A sailboat race for those who don’t race sailboats. www.northportyachtclub.org
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42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show Newport Harbor, Newport, R.I. Tens of thousands will talk with almost 750 exhibitors and view some 600 boats ranging in size from 15 to 85 feet, plus kayaks, inflatables, services, equipment, electronics and accessories of all types. Hours: Thursday –
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Numerous readings, signings, keynote talks: Portsmouth Yacht Club Pelagic Sailing Club Maine Boatbuilders Show Corinthian Yacht Club Manchester Yacht Club New England Boat Show
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