The Herreshoff Fish Class: 100 Years

Thursday, May 19th:

This paper discusses the origins and history of the Herreshoff 16-foot Class (aka Fish Class) from 1916 to 1938, with particular emphasis on HMCo #816, SCULPIN. It goes on to recount the later history and 2016 restoration of SCULPIN at Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, Maine, and the construction of a new Fish Class replica called TULIP. General sailing characteristics and identification of existing boats are also covered.

After many years working in boatyards as a shipwright and crewing on large classic yachts around the world, Alec, a Maine native, founded Artisan Boatworks in 2002. He lives in Rockport with his wife and two daughters. Alec and his family enjoy skiing and the Camden Snow Bowl in the winter months, and sailing their Sparkman & Stephens yawl NORA in the summer. For more information about restorations and construction of new replicas at Artisan Boatworks, please visit www.ArtisanBoatworks.com.

Refreshments provided by our Sponsors: Points East Magazine, Cisco Brewers, Triple Eight Distillery, Nantucket Vineyard, The Bay Magazine, Pure Insurance, Pella Windows, Bank Newport, and Brewers Yacht Yards.

Reception begins at 6pm; Lecture starts at 7pm.

$10 for Museum Members, $18 for Non-Members