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.
What is the Reliance Society?
Reliance was the 1903 America’s Cup defender, the fourth defender from the world-renowned builder Nat Herreshoff, and the largest boat to ever sail in the Cup. From the tip of her bowsprit to the end of her boom she measured 200’. Her mast from the waterline was 201'. She carried over 16,000 square feet of sail area which required a crew of 68 to manage.
122 years later, the Reliance Society is made up of individuals who've committed annual donations of $1,000 or more to provide critical support for collections care, exhibit development; programming such as the Lecture Series and STEM Education Program, workforce development, and the America's Cup Hall of Fame. We're grateful for this commitment to the mission of the Herreshoff Marine Museum.
Benefits
Please contact us at 401-253-5000
or email [email protected] for more information about the Reliance Society
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
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