Each year starting in late summer, The Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame presents a series of expert lectures held in the exceptional Hall of Boats, with free admission provided to Museum members. Expert authors speak on a range of interesting historical and current topics. Previous lectures have featured speakers discussing traditional sailing craft restoration, the Great 90-Footers, weather and navigation, classic boat racing, and the Herreshoff-built NC-4, the first plane to cross the Atlantic.
In 2010-11, we are introducing additional lectures for our friends and supporters.
In March, we hosted Nicholas Hayes presenting "Saving Sailing". Mr. Hayes, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, interviewed over 1,200 sailors worldwide for the book, which engages sailors and parents everywhere with a call to action for a revival of family sailing and the development of an active system of inter-generational mentoring.
April saw internationally renowned sailor, author, and commentator Gary Jobson presenting "College Sailing and Beyond" at Roger Williams University, in partnership with the Museum.
On October 14, we are proud to present at our Carlton Pinheiro Lecture:
Michael D'Antonio, author of A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton's Extraordinary Life and His Quest for the America's Cup. This extraordinary book brings to life the story of a man who ingeniously overcame every hurdle life threw at him. No matter what happened, for Lipton, there was always a Plan B—and an opportunity to be gained from every setback.
Come meet a man whose influence can still be felt in businesses and homes everywhere, a man with humor, resilience, and a great zest for life. A Full Cup is much more than the story of a business pioneer’s astounding success—it’s an inspiration for overcoming the greatest obstacles and always remembering to live life to the fullest.
About the author:
As part of a team of journalists from Newsday, Michael D’Antonio won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting before writing many acclaimed books, including Atomic Harvest, Tin Cup Dreams, Mosquito, The State Boys Rebellion, Hershey, and Forever Blue. He has also written for Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, and Sports Illustrated among many other magazines.
Check back for additions to the 2010 Lecture Series.
