A Weekend of Fellowship & Festivities Both On & Off The Water: July 9th - 11th
Gala weekend at IYRS is a unique experience, even among Newport celebrations and fund-raisers. It offers a wide range of social, educational, and philanthropic opportunities—proceeds of which benefit the school and its preservation and education missions. Please take a moment to preview the schedule. Bring friends; introduce someone new to the school. But most importantly support IYRS, and enjoy the fellowship at one of Newport’s most popular summer parties.
Thursday July 9th
Gala Weekend Opening Reception
An evening with world-renowned photographer, Onne van der Wal. Join us first at 6:00PM for a slide show by Onne van der Wal under the tent in the main campus parking lot. Then, view new works by Onne on the second floor of the newly restored Aquidneck Mill Building. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine while you view his “Private Collection” following the slideshow. $25 per person.
Friday July 10th
Attend the Annual IYRS/MOY Trustee Meeting
The Annual Open Board of Trustees meeting is an opportunity for the public to hear about and participate in discussions on IYRS and MOY. This year’s meeting, Friday July 10th at 11:00AM, will be held at the Museum of Yachting. The agenda includes reports on both organizations’ financials, operations, and strategic initiatives. At the end of the meeting, there will be a Q&A period, moderated by Dooie Isdale, Chairman and Terry Nathan, President. The meeting is casual. At the conclusion of the meeting, guests may visit the museum’s exhibits. For more information, please contact tnathan@iyrs.org.
Restoration Society Auction Preview Party and VIP Reception
A very special yacht TBD at Newport Shipyard will be host to the Auction Preview and VIP Reception. Be among the first to see selected items from our Live Auction and Collectors’ Gallery up for auction Saturday evening at the Gala. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00PM – 8:30PM. Free for Restoration Society members; $150 per person for non-members.
Saturday July 11th
Afternoon on Enticer
Enjoy a couple of leisurely mid-day hours on one of New England’s most beautiful classic motor yachts. Elizabeth and Earl McMillen invite you aboard Enticer, the spectacular 85’ Trumpy, built in 1935. She is a wonderful example of fine restoration and timeless elegance. A trip on Enticer is a rare opportunity. Join us in celebrating the very preservation values at the core of an IYRS experience. Space is limited. $250 per person.
“A Night Under the Stars”, the 12th Annual IYRS Summer Gala
You are invited to an extraordinary evening on Saturday July 11th to benefit the International Yacht Restoration School. This year’s event will spread across the newly restored campus—celebrating restoration of the historic 1831 Aquidneck mill building. Join the many Newporters, yachtsmen, school enthusiasts, and dignitaries and people from around New England for a night of fellowship.
Two levels of tickets are available. Guests can arrive at 6:00PM for a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing, and a special performance by Kate Taylor, who shares a musical heritage with her brothers James and Livingston. $300 per person. Or, join us at 9:00PM for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, silent auction, and dancing. $100 per person. Gala ends at midnight.
Live Auction Preview
Collectors' Gallery Preview
Silent Auction Preview
Please contact Deirdre Opp with question about the weekend events or about auction items. Call 401.848.5777 ext.217 or email dopp@iyrs.org.