The Community Boating Center (CBC) has partnered with the Herreshoff Marine Museum to bring “Kestrel”, a Fishers Island 31-footer to CBC on 7/13/11. Kestrel was commissioned in 1927 and built in 1929 by A. Sidney DeWolf Herreshoff.

John O’Flaherty, Executive Director of CBC, commented “We are excited to bring this classic yacht to the Upper Bay to give our youth sailors a taste of sailing history.”

The Herreschoff Marine Museum/ America’s Cup Hall of Fame is dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America’s Cup competition.

Community Boating Center (CBC) is a non-profit, 501c3 recreational organization offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail. Located in India Point Park, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. Gifts of cash or property to CBC may be treated as charitable donations for Federal Tax purposes.

For additional information contact:

John O'Flaherty
Executive Director
Community Boating Center
info@communityboating.com
tel: 401.454.SAIL (7245)