We are fortunate to have the lovely Arabella join us again this year as our VIP Spectator Boat for the Opera House Cup Regatta. Owned and operated by Classic Cruises of Newport, Arabella is a stunning 160' three-masted staysail schooner that combines the elegance of a classic yacht with modern conveniences and amenities. Arabella is available year round for private charters. She sails through the northeast in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter. For further information on Arabella, please visit www.cruisearabella.com or call (800)395-1343.
SPECTATOR OPPORTUNITY
Nantucket Race Week sponsors are invited to watch the Rainbow Fleet Parade and the 37th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta from aboard Arabella. There is an opportunity for a limited number of guests to join them for a wonderful day on this majestic yacht. This is the best way to see all the boats and watch the excitement of the race up close, while staying dry and very comfortable. The cost is $250 per person, with proceeds to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. Beverages and box lunches will be provided. We are very grateful to Arabella's owners for making her available to us. For further information or to reserve a space, please call Nantucket Community Sailing at (508) 228-6600.
Schedule for Sunday, August 16, 2009
| 8:30am - 9:30am |
Guests take launch service out to Arabella. Arabella will be moored in the harbor. Participants can take the launch from the town pier.
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| 9:45am |
Arabella departs
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| 10:00am |
Guests watch Rainbow Fleet Parade around Brant Point. Arabella sails out of the harbor, toward the start line for the Opera House Cup Regatta.
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| 12:00 noon |
First gun for Opera House Cup. Arabella will sail around the perimeter of the race course, enabling guests to observe all the activity.
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| 4:00pm (approx.) |
Arabella returns to mooring. Guests depart via launch. |
| 6:00pm |
Opera House Cup Awards Party at Jetties Beach. Party tickets will be provided to all guests. |
