September 9, 10 & 11, 2011
The sixth annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase, one of the most prestigious boutique yacht shows in the northeast, will dock at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, on September 9, 10 and 11, 2011. Spectacular yachts from renowned boat companies and designers will be on view and for sale. In addition, the showcase will feature a variety of complimentary family activities, along with unique land exhibits, ranging from fall fashion to a one-of-a kind $2 million 1963 Corvette Rondine Concept Car. Admission is FREE on Saturday and Sunday.
Visitors can catch the first look at the extraordinary yachts at a kick-off preview party, Friday, September 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., to benefit Audubon Greenwich and its efforts to protect and restore the Long Island Sound. Admission is $75 per person and includes entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by top area restaurants and caterers. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Audubon Greenwich and its Long Island Sound campaign. In addition, a silent auction of ten select items will also benefit the cause.
The showcase continues Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at no charge to the public. Complimentary family activities include kayak and canoe excursions, fly fishing demos, Audubon's Nature Exploration Station and live animal shows sponsored by Audubon Greenwich.
Refreshments from some of the area's best restaurants and chefs will be available for purchase. On Sunday at noon, Greenwich High School student Stephanie Sandor will sing the National Anthem and representatives from Audubon Greenwich and Wildlife in Crisis will release a bird back to nature in honor of 9/11.
Visitors can view yachts for sale such as the Friendship 40, a luxury daysailer designed by Ted Fontaine, the new 25-foot Rembrandt, designed by Sparkman & Stephens, from Brooklin Boat Yard and the new jet-propelled, twin-engine Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII. Other yacht exhibitors include The Sunseeker Club, Sarnico Yachts, Maestro Apreamare, J. Catalano & Sons, Marine Max, All Seasons Marine Works and Vanquish Boats of Newport, Rhode Island.
Special land attractions include the $2 million 1963 Corvette Rondine Concept Car, courtesy of Carriage House Motor Cars, and artwork from the J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, Inc., the nation's largest gallery specializing in fine marine and sporting art. Artist Leonard Mizerek, known for his colorful seascapes, will be painting scenes on site throughout the weekend.
"This year's showcase will provide an incredible experience," said Cristina Kelleher, Director of Sales of the
Audubon Greenwich has been providing environmental programs since 1942 and was the National Audubon Society's first education center. Its mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. The center is committed to its Long Island Sound campaign to support marine wildlife and help restore water quality.
Sponsoring the
With its picturesque setting, the
For further information about the event or to purchase tickets for the preview party, call TMK Sports & Entertainment at 203-531-3047 or visit www.thedelamar.com
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