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Newport, RI…Gary Jobson, ESPN Commentator and former America’s Cup crew member will be presenting an hour-long illustrated talk about major upcoming sailing events, as well as providing an update on the America’s Cup, at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina on Saturday, September 19 at 10 A.M. Entry is free to attendees of the Newport International Boat Show. “We are thrilled to have such a sailing celebrity at our show.” stated Nancy Piffard, Show Director.
The Inaugural New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, which Mr. Jobson is in town to film for an ESPN Special, is taking place the weekend of the Newport Boat Show and will feature twenty of the world’s top yacht clubs racing in matched NYYC Swan 42s, a one-design racer/cruiser created by the NYYC in partnership with Nautor’s Swan.
Also to be discussed with be the 12 Metre World Championships being held in Newport from September 22 – 27 as part of the 12 Metre Class 50th Anniversary that has included regattas in Newport, Edgartown, Nantucket and New York City.
Finally, Jobson will provide an update on the next America’s Cup race that has been under intense competition in the courts and has been in a constant state of flux. This is the chance to get the latest details from a world authority.
Doors to the Ballroom at Newport Harbor Hotel & Marine, 49 America’s Cup Avenue, one of the Newport Boat Show sites, will open at 9:45 A.M. with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket to the boat show (or a bracelet used for entry on Thursday or Friday) is all that’s needed for entry to this free event. Advance tickets are available on-line so that attendees can have their electronic ticket with them. Tickets to the Boat Show for Saturday will also be available for purchase, at full price, at the door.
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