WELCOME TO THE RELIANCE SOCIETY

We look forward to your active participation in the Reliance Society; an impassioned group of generous contributors who provide essential support to the museum.

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Benefits

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Reliance Society Members will be invited to participate in:

  • Tours of the Model Room, Restoration Shop, and Curatorial Vault.
  • Sailing Herreshoff yachts on Narragansett Bay.
  • On-The-Bay Outings including picnics, cocktails, sunset tours and more.
  • Recognition at Gala and reserved VIP Tables. *
  • Replica Prints of iconic historic images from the collection.*
  • Bespoke events such as Luncheon Garden Tours hosted by members.
  • Large Herreshoff Museum Burgee (in the first year of membership.)
  • *Additional terms may apply.

RELIANCE Society

You are invited to become a part of our flagship giving group, the RELIANCE Society.  Be an active part of the Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame, a growing institution, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and its founders, brothers Nathanael Greene Herreshoff and John Brown Herreshoff. Enjoy our exhibits, special events, active waterfront and Sailing School. As a member, you will receive special benefits while supporting the Museum's programs.

Donate $3,000 annually for 5 years and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Herreshoff collection, receive a beautiful brass compass, the book Herreshoff of Bristol, as well as special membership privileges, including invitations to RELIANCE Society events. 

Included during your pledge years are: 

  • Tours of the NGH Model Room
  • Invitation to special events and activities
  • Free admission to the Museum and Library
  • Reciprocal free admission to over 60 maritime museums
  • Access to boat rentals, including Herreshoff 12 1/2's Bullseyes, Sea Sprite 23's and a Cape Dory Typhoon
  • Subscription to our publications
  • Free admission to Museum Lecture Series
  • 15% off dockage at the Museum
  • 15% discount on all Museum Store purchases

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Papers Presented Saturday, April 2nd 2005

Restoration of the 1929 Fife 6-Metre Yacht Alana: A Designer’s Perspective

Jacob Vargish: NA & ME; Pedrick Yacht Designs, Inc.

Newport, RI

The Undertaking of a Few Minor Repairs: Restoration of Joyant, a 1911 Herreshoff P Class Sloop

Bob McNeil: Owner – Avid Ocean Racing Sailor

Building a Classic Herreshoff Sadie Using Modern Cold Molded Construction Methods

Wilson Tarver: Owner – Builder

Restoration of the 1929 Fife 6-Metre Yacht Alana: A Designer’s Perspective

Jacob Vargish: NA & ME; Pedrick Yacht Designs, Inc.

Newport, RI

The Undertaking of a Few Minor Repairs: Restoration of Joyant, a 1911 Herreshoff P Class Sloop

Bob McNeil: Owner – Avid Ocean Racing Sailor

Building a Classic Herreshoff Sadie Using Modern Cold Molded Construction Methods

Wilson Tarver: Owner – Builder

Panel Discussions

MORNING PANEL

Using Historical Resources to Expand the Value of Your Work

Maria Bernier: Ships Plans Librarian, The Daniel S. Gregory

Ships Plans Library, Mystic Seaport

Kurt Hasselbalch: Curator, Hart Nautical Collections, MIT Museum

John Palmieri: Curator, Herreshoff Marine Museum

AFTERNOON PANEL

What is the truly correct perspective for yacht preservation, restoration and reproduction?

Halsey C. Herreshoff: President, Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Ed McClave: McClave, Philbrick & Giblin

Bob McNeil: Owner of the P Boat Joyant

David Pedrick: President, Pedrick Yacht Design and Chairman, IYRS

Noteworthy Papers Not Presented

The CLARA Trilogy

Bill Taylor and Dave Snediker: Taylor & Snediker; John Palmieri: Herreshoff Marine Museum

Researching the Herreshoff 12 ½ Footers

Steve Nagy: Independent Researcher

Mischief’s Rebuild

Chris Wick: Owner

Decision Making In the Restoration Process

Thad Danielson: Redd’s Pond Boatworks

Marblehead, MA

Reproduction of the 1889 Herreshoff Dandy Coquina

Doug Hylan: D.N. Hylan & Associates

West Brooklin, ME

Steps to a Successful Restoration

David Peterson: The Wooden Tangent

Mattapoisett, MA