america yacht replica

• THE PRINCESS PASSPORT
• Email Newsletter
• Yacht Walkthroughs
• Destinations
• Electronics
• Boating Safety

Replica of Historic Yacht America Continues Tour

• By Yachting Staff
• Updated: October 30, 2016

The 1995-built America —a replica of the historic schooner America that won the America’s Cup in 1851—is continuing her East Coast USA tour ahead of the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda.

The 139-foot replica America ‘s regular home port is in San Diego, on the U.S. West Coast. She was in North Carolina this past September and is expected to be in the Caribbean after the new year. She is the official ambassador of the upcoming America’s Cup.

The historic race: The original schooner America beat her British challenger by 8 minutes to take the America’s Cup in 1851.

For upcoming replica America tour dates: go to the America’s Cup website .

• More: AC35 , Americas Cup , sailboat , Yachts
• More Yachts

The First All-Aluminum Custom Line 50 Has Launched

Viking Yachts 82 Convertible Reviewed

The Darwin 86 Empire is Delivered

Next-Level Limo Tender

For Sale: 2017 Palm Beach Motor Yachts 45

For Sale: 2017 Cruisers 60 Cantius

Cruising Nantucket

• Digital Edition
• Customer Service
• Privacy Policy
• Email Newsletters
• Cruising World
• Sailing World
• Salt Water Sportsman
• Sport Fishing
• Wakeboarding

America is a full-scale replica of the famed schooner that crossed the Atlantic, challenged the British, beat all comers, and spawned the longest winning streak in modern sports history.  Designed by John Scarano , this vessel is a modern classic. Now owned by  Next Level Sailing  in San Diego, she is approximately 2 feet wider, 5 feet longer, and 30% lighter than the original, and although there are no accurate records of the old Americaʼs boat speed, this design by John Scarano is almost certainly faster. Check out the history of America at Next Level Sailing .

LOA : 139 feet (43 meters) Type : 19th-century two-masted schooner Construction: Laminated cedar hull Year Launched: 1995 Certification : USCG certified for up to 85 passengers Current Location : San Diego, CA Trivia : Schooner America carried the Olympic torch to the 1996 Olympic sailing venue in Savannah, GA. 

Contemplating a new build? A restoration? Tell us a bit about your project in the provided form or give us a call. We are anxious to hear about it.

194 SOUTH PORT RD. ALBANY, NY 12202-1075

Phone: 518-463-3401 Email: [email protected]

• Power Vessels
• Sailing Vessels
• Historic Replicas
• Repair & Restorations
• Canvas Shop
• Why Scarano
• Privacy Policy

© 2023 Scarano Boat Building Inc. All rights reserved.

Published on December 4th, 2019 | by Editor

Beginning and end of the yacht America

Published on December 4th, 2019 by Editor -->

With the frequent sighting of the yacht America on San Diego Bay, well-handled and beautiful under sail, the history of the America’s Cup is never far from view. In this report by Dr. Hamish Ross , he provides the detailed version.

On the 15 November 1850, George Schuyler on behalf of a syndicate of five, including himself and Commodore John Cox Stevens and William Brown, signed a contract to build a New York pilot schooner for the Great Exhibition, due to be opened by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park, London on Thursday 1 May 1851. The contract was for $30,000.00, conditioned on her being the fastest yacht in the United States. Unfortunately, she was delivered a month late and failed to defeat Commodore Stevens’ Maria during her trials. Left with the prospect of selling a failed yacht and in deep financial trouble, Brown had little option but to accept a ‘take it or leave it’ price reduction of $10,000.00 by Schuyler.

America under construction in New York in 1851.

During the building, her owner’s plans for England changed and the America would be diverted to the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) in Cowes after an invitation was received from RYS Commodore, the 2nd Earl of Wilton, inviting the owners to enjoy the hospitality of the Squadron during the yachting season.

The Earl had been born Thomas Grosvenor, the second son of the Marquess of Westminster (the title was later elevated to a dukedom in 1874 – the last non-royal dukedom to be created). Wilton served as Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron for thirty-two years between 1849 to 1881.

On 22 August 1851, America raced against 15 yachts in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s “all nations” race around the Isle of Wight. America won, finishing 8 minutes ahead of the closest rival. After 1851, the America went through a number of owners, including service as a Confederate blockade runner under the name of the Memphis, being scuttled in Jacksonville, later raised to serve in the US Navy, and was raced by the Navy in the 1870 America’s Cup fleet race match (winning fourth place).

She was sold into private ownership in 1873 to Benjamin Butler, a controversial Union Army Major-General and later a colorful politician and lawyer. Under Butler’s ownership, the America underwent two major refits in 1875 and again in 1885.

© Dani Tagen

She was donated to the US Navy in 1921 and was towed to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, as an on-water exhibit, where her condition gradually decayed. The onset of the Great Depression delayed the expenditure of an estimated $80,000.00 for a necessary refit.

Charles Francis Adams Jr., the America’s Cup winning skipper of Resolute in 1920, great-great grandson of the second US President John Adams, great grandson of the sixth President, John Quincy Adams, serving as the Secretary of the Navy, felt unable to approve the expenditure of such money in 1930 during the onset of the Depression.

She was classified as a Navy relic in 1941 (IX-41) and hauled out at the Annapolis Yacht Yard for work. Some preliminary was carried out on her from time to time, mainly stripping her back to sound timbers, but only around other more urgent work which took precedence.

The outbreak of the Second World War further delayed any thoughts of a determined restoration and her fate was sealed after a shed in which she was being housed in Annapolis collapsed during a severe snowstorm on the night of Palm Sunday, 29 March 1942.

The America being towed to Annapolis on what was to be her last voyage in 1921

When the War ended, the Navy was forced to cut back from its wartime budget and was busy decommissioning many of its ships. Nostalgia was in short supply in 1945 when it came to preserving famous ships. Her end was sealed on 20th November 1945 when the US Navy signed an order for her scrapping, when faced with a repair bill of $300,000.00.

The Navy received $990.90 for the scrapping of an icon.

One of the last photographs of the remains of the America before she was scrapped in 1945.

Many pieces of the America were souvenired and every now and then, pieces of the America come on the market, but rather like a ‘grandfather’s hammer’, it is rather hard to know if any piece offered dates from 1851 or was added later during one of its many refits. It is said, like relics of the ‘cross’, there are more pieces of wood claiming to be from the America than in a New England forest.

Three replicas of the America have been built. They were built in 1967 (Boothby, Maine), 1995 (Albany, New York), and in 2005 (Varna, Bulgaria) with varying degrees of authenticity some having an additional four feet of beam to increase accommodation and additional skylights. The first two are based in the US and the latter in Rostock, Germany sailing as the Skythia.

The America, the most famous yacht in the history of the sport of sailing, has bequeathed us a competition which represents the pinnacle of the sport in terms of technology, design, sailing skill, management, all these necessarily infused with smart strategic and tactical planning and execution, in which only the very best will win.

UPDATE 1 (Dec. 5, 2019) : Troy Sears, who owns and sails the replica in San Diego, CA, provides an update on the three boats:

The 1967 replica, commonly known as the “Rudy Schaefer” boat that you correctly state being built in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, was broken up several years ago due to rot. She spent most of her later years of her life in the Med, mostly in Barcelona and Genoa. She was a full-sized replica.

The Bulgarian replica, Skythia, is a fractional replica being about 60 tons as compared to ours which is 113 tons. I would say her design was inspired by the America but not so much a replica.

There are no original drawing available so nobody can be certain of the actual dimensions, but ours is thought to be as accurate as possible in terms of size. Also, I am happy to say that we are totally rot free and as long as I take good care of her, she will outlive me.

UPDATE 2 (Dec. 12, 2019): Marcello Grimaudo, who is Captain of the 1967 replica (below), informed us  the yacht is still sailing and in good shape but is now on drydock in Italy for a major restoration.

Tags: america , America's Cup , Hamish Ross

Related Posts

Cyclors are taking over the world →

Hutchinson to deliver METSTRADE keynote →

America’s Cup is a cruel game →

May update for Women’s America’s Cup →

© 2024 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Inbox Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. made by VSSL Agency .

• Privacy Statement
• Advertise With Us

Get Your Sailing News Fix!

Your download by email.

• Your Name...
• Your Email... *
• Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

• New Arrivals
• Best Sellers
• Personalized
• American History
• American Military
• Presidential & Patriotic
• Medieval/Old World
• Wall Street/Financial
• Mythology & Viking
• Replica Weaponry
• Models & Replicas
• Coins & Stamps
• Framed Collectibles
• Sports & Memorabilia
• Music & Entertainment
• Office Accessories
• Lamps & Clocks
• For The Bar
• Socks & Ties
• Wallets & Money Clips
• Jewelry & Cufflinks
• Personalized Gifts
• Father's Day
• Clearance Sale
• My Account Gift Card Blog Log in
• Shop New Arrivals Best Sellers Personalized Shop By Theme American History American Military Presidential & Patriotic Medieval/Old World Wall Street/Financial Nautical Religious Mythology & Viking Space Wildlife Shop By Category Replica Weaponry Models & Replicas Coins & Stamps Framed Collectibles Sports & Memorabilia Music & Entertainment Sculptures Books Home Collection Office Accessories Lamps & Clocks For The Bar Wall Decor Game Room Outdoor Mugs Accessories Apparel Socks & Ties Wallets & Money Clips Jewelry & Cufflinks Knives Grooming Canes
• Gifts Personalized Gifts Gift Sets Gifts by Price Under $25 Under $50 Under $100 Under $250 Under $500 Gifts by Occasion Retirement Father's Day Christmas Groomsman

America Yacht Replica Model

The 19th century racing yacht, America, was designed by George Steers for Commodore John Cox Stevens. Named after the first international sailing trophy it won, the America's Cup. America captured the 'One Hundred Sovereign Cup' by 20 minutes in 1851. Queen Victoria was reported to ask who was second, the famous answer being: "Ah, Your Majesty, there is no second". Scratched built plank on frame from cherry wood and clear varnished. Metal plate with "America 1851" attached to stand. Semi-assembly required.  33" L x 5 ½ " W x 28" H.

Note: Additional shipping $15 per item shipping and handling. This item is excluded from special shipping offers. Standard shipping rates apply.

Important:   If you chose Standard Shipping (Super Saver) at checkout, FedEx tracking will show packages have been delivered once they arrive at your local post office. Please allow 3-4 additional days for the Post Office to deliver your order to your home or office.

• In-stock  items will be shipped  FedEx  or  USPS  from our warehouse and will typically arrive in 7-10 business days from the day the order ships. Most orders are processed and ship within 24 TO 48 hours of receipt.
• In stock   Personalized Items   typically take one extra day for processing.
• Items that   ship separately   (directly from our vendors) take 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
• Large and/or heavy   items may require additional charges and shipping time.
• Orders placed before 11:30 AM Central Time  will ship the same day   with a deliver date of 2 business days for  In-Stock items . Business days do not include weekends or holidays.   A street address is required (not a PO Box) .
• Orders placed before 11:30 AM Central Time will be  delivered  within the next business day for  In-Stock items . Business days do not include weekends or holidays. A street address is required (not a PO Box). 
• In-stock   Personalized Items   typically take one extra day for processing.

United States - Alaska & Hawaii: Standard Express, Guaranteed Express, & Overnight Express. Add 1-2 additional days to each shipping method.

Damaged Merchandise: If merchandise is received damaged, you have 5 days from the date of receipt to file a damage claim. Please keep all wrapping materials including interior and exterior containers. If items are damaged, notify us immediately. Please call: CLIENT SERVICES   at  800-575-9255

Merchandise Return Policy Please call within 10 days of receipt of your order if for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase. Fill out the return form below by completing the appropriate section. Returns should be shipped prepaid via USPS mail only to the address above along with this form. When the item is received, we will replace it or refund the purchase price (less the shipping and handling costs). This process may take up to 10-14 days depending on the time of year.

Credits  Credits will be issued in the same method of payment as the original order was paid except for personalized. For additional purchase, include credit card number, CVV number, expiration date and signature below.

Return/ Exchange of Personalized Items All sales are final. Custom and personalized items cannot be accepted for return, unless there is a manufacturing error or product defect.

Return Instructions: 1. Complete Return Merchandise Form and enclose in package. 2. Use the Return Shipping Label provided to address your package. 3. Please provide a daytime phone. 4. Securely wrap and send your return PREPAID via USPS mail only.

(Sorry, we cannot accept C.O.D. shipments.) DO NOT SEND YOUR RETURN VIA AN EXPRESS SERVICE REGARDLESS OF THE REASON WHY YOU ARE RETURNING THE ITEM. YOUR SHIPPING FEES ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE. ONLY USPS SHIPPING FEES WILL BE REFUNDED.

5. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for receipt of your exchange order. If returning an item for exchange please include $5.95 for return shipping.

Old Salt Blog

A virtual port of call for all those who love the sea , hosted by nautical novelist rick spilman.

A Closer Look at the America 2.0 — Replica, Hybrid or High-Tech Schooner?

Photo: Classis Harbor LInes

Classic Harbor Line ‘s schooner America 2.0 is a fascinating design. Designed and built by the Scarano brothers and delivered in 2011, the boat is, notionally, a replica of the schooner yacht America of 1851, after which the famous America’s Cup was named. America 2.0 might be called a modern interpretation of the original. It could also be called a hybrid or even simply a modern high-tech schooner. The Classic Harbor line website refers to it as a “ tribute to the first schooner America .” Whatever you call the schooner, it is worth taking a closer look.

Yesterday, my wife, son and I took a lovely two hour sail on America 2.0 from Chelsea Piers in Manhattan down to the Statue of Liberty and back on the Hudson River.  It was a great afternoon. The sun was shining and the southwesterly breeze was just strong enough to make for a nice beat south and and easy run heading back up the river.  Captain Kat Van Zee and her three person crew were professional, friendly and accommodating. They had a full load of passengers and the crew still managed to jump smoothly between raising and tending sails and serving beer, wine and soda.  Captain Kat kept watch over everything as she steered through the always congested lower Hudson.  Overall, it was a delightful afternoon.

From the dock, America 2.0 is a lovely sleek black hulled schooner, not unlike the original. Her transom is a varnished cedar, showing off her wood construction, which might not otherwise obvious given how fair and smooth her black hull is as she floats gracefully alongside the pier. Her decks are teak and her rails are varnished. At a glance, she appears wholly traditional in design and construction.

One of the first unusual things that you might notice about the boat are the masts. Unlike most gaff-rigged schooners, there are no spreaders near the masthead to help spread the load into the shrouds. There are also no shrouds on America 2.0 . What at first glance appear to be shrouds are part of the running rigging. The masts, which look to be built of wood, are wholly free standing. The masts are actually built of carbon fiber, the same material which makes the modern America’s Cup catamarans possible. They are only sheathed in cedar to make them look like spars on a traditional schooner.

Later, when we were away from the dock, I did a double take as I saw Caleb, one of the crew, hauling the throat halyard of the mainsail, raising the sail and the forward part of the sizable gaff single-handed, as a fellow crew member, a young woman, did the same on the peak halyard. On schooners that I have sailed on, the mainsail halyard requires more hands to hoist the heavy wooden gaff and sails. On America 2.0 , the lighter weight carbon fiber gaffs make the crew’s hauling significantly easier.

When we pulled away from the dock and headed downriver, we were initially under power, yet the loud clatter of a diesel engine was pleasantly missing. America 2.0 is driven by electric motors powered by eight banks of lithium-ion phosphate batteries under the main cabin sole. There is also a 200-hp John Deere diesel tucked away below deck, but apparently, it is rarely used.

The batteries and electric motors are not all that is hidden on America 2.0 . Although she may look traditional, her construction throughout is highly engineered and modern. While she is built primarily of wood, she is not built with frames and planking. Her hull has an end grained balsa wood core sheathed on both sides with layers of laminated cedar. Internally, she is supported with laminated wood frames as well as a number of aluminum ring frames which are bolted to an aluminum floor and garboard structure which support the unstayed masts.  The aluminum lower floors also are the structure from which a lead fin keel with a winged bulb is suspended.

The original America was modeled after the fastest craft of her day,  New York harbor pilot boats. The America 2.0  is also designed to her time. With her carbon fiber masts, her light weight composite structure and her modern under-body, America 2.0 is one of the faster schooners of her size. America 2.0 has clocked speeds of 17 knots but typically is capable of over 10 knots. She has won top honors for several years running in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.

So, call her what you will — a replica, a hybrid, a high-tech racer or a tribute, America 2.0 is beautiful boat. Thanks again to Captain Kat and her able crew for a wonderful afternoon sail.

A Closer Look at the America 2.0 — Replica, Hybrid or High-Tech Schooner? — 4 Comments

Thanks for the virtual sail. Free standing masts and electric motors — sounds good to me.

I’ll always remember in 2001 the eponymous (anonymous) columnist The Wharf Rat wrote in the weekly Newport: This Week about this America, “I could dress up in war paint and feathers but that wouldn’t make me an Indian…this boat is not a replica.”

Oops , guess that was the prior America…the two seem somewhat similar in their non-replica shape etc.

Small technical comment: lithium -iron- phosphate– batteries that will finally usher and see the end of lead-acid on our boats. 🙂

• BOAT OF THE YEAR
• Newsletters
• Sailboat Reviews
• Boating Safety
• Sails and Rigging
• Maintenance
• Sailing Totem
• Sailor & Galley
• Living Aboard
• Destinations
• Gear & Electronics
• Charter Resources

Schooner America Replica Sets Out Around the World

• By New York Times/AP
• Updated: April 11, 2016

Sailor and businessman Troy Sears is heading out on an epic nautical road trip that might not end until he’s circled the globe with America , a replica of the schooner that gave the America’s Cup its name.

Sears will leave San Diego on Tuesday evening on a tour that will take him to yacht clubs and races up and down the East Coast and then to the Caribbean. His calendar is largely booked through the final race of the America’s Cup in late June 2017 in Bermuda.

From there, he plans to head to Europe and points beyond.

“I’m hoping the tour will take me all the way around the world,” Sears said. “If I go all the way around the world, I’d end up in San Diego.”

At the very least, it’ll be a voyage of a lifetime for Sears, 53, whose company, Next Level Sailing, has operated America’s Cup boats for charters and whale watching trips since 2003.

“This is the only time in my life I will be doing it,” he said. “If you only go once in your life, you want to touch as many clubs and organizations as possible.”

Sears, an America’s Cup aficionado who has had a relationship with two-time defending cup champion Oracle Team USA, visited 34 yacht clubs with his 139-foot America on a West Coast tour last fall.

The purpose of the tours is to generate awareness of the 35th defense of the America’s Cup. While the cup is still held by San Francisco’s Golden Gate Yacht Club, the racing will be in Bermuda.

America is scheduled to make more than 100 stops along the East and Gulf coasts between May 7 and just before Thanksgiving. After traversing the Panama Canal, Sears will arrive in New York just in time for the America’s Cup World Series regatta. His 2016 schedule will end with a stop at the Ernest Hemingway Marina in Havana. Then it’s on to the Caribbean and finally Bermuda for the America’s Cup.

“I have come to learn there is a millennial generation which does not know about the event at all, and a baby-boomer generation that has a huge variety of emotions,” Sears said. “They range from being super excited about the catamarans that are used today, to wanting to see the cup remain exactly the way it’s been since they’ve been alive. They love the boats that have been sailed in the cup, the monohulls, since World War II.”

The original America was built to showcase the superiority of American naval architecture at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. It beat a fleet of British ships around the Isle of Wight in 1851 to win the trophy that became the America’s Cup.

Read the full story here.

• More: america , america's cup , news , Sailboats , schooner
• More Sailboats

Sailboat Review: HH Catamarans HH44

Sailboat Preview: 2 Sportboats We Love

Sailboat Preview: Windelo 50 Yachting

Sailboat Preview: Linjett 36

Shaft Bearing Maintenance Tips

Are Cats Killing the Monohull?

• Digital Edition
• Customer Service
• Privacy Policy
• Email Newsletters
• Cruising World
• Sailing World
• Salt Water Sportsman
• Sport Fishing
• Wakeboarding

Nearby Communities

• Bridgeport, CT
• Across Connecticut
• Westport, CT
• Trumbull, CT
• Stratford, CT
• Weston-Redding-Easton, CT
• Norwalk, CT
• Milford, CT

State Edition

• Connecticut

National Edition

• Top National News
• See All Communities

Community Corner

Replica of historic schooner ‘america’ sails into southport harbor this weekend, the more than $6 million replica of the famous racing yacht, for which the america's cup was named in 1851, will be making a one-day stop..

Vincent Salzo , Patch Staff

Southport, CT — The 139-foot schooner America, a replica of the world’s most famous racing yacht, for which the America’s Cup was named in 1851, will be making a one-day stop in Southport on Sunday, July 17.

America is on an extensive tour of the Gulf and East coasts and the Caribbean to raise awareness of the 2017 America’s Cup defense in Bermuda, and the vessel will be docked at Southport Harbor for just 24 hours.

• To sign up for Fairfield breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, America will glide down Southport Harbor, giving residents and members of the public a rare photo opportunity as the boat passes the village’s Ye Yacht Yard at the end of Harbor Road and then Perry Green, ultimately coming to rest in front of Pequot Yacht Club.

Find out what's happening in Fairfield with free, real-time updates from Patch.

Read more from the press release below:

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the public will have the unique opportunity to board the boat at Pequot Yacht Club and learn the history of the original racing yacht which beat a fleet of Britain’s finest and launched the America’s Cup 165 years ago.

This tour is free, but donations are welcomed and will support America’s mission to spark excitement about the latest America’s Cup racing; and to engage the next generation of sailing fans by highlighting the technologies that have elevated the sport to its present state.

The schooner, captained by Troy Sears, is a near perfect replica built in 1995 at a cost of more than $6 million.

AMERICA’S HISTORY

Among the world’s most beautiful racing yachts, America is also the most famous, for it truly put the sport of yachting on the map. In 1851, the original boat won the Royal Yacht Squadron’s race around the Isle of Wight. Henceforth, that “100 Guinea Cup” was officially renamed “The America’s Cup” — not for the country but for the boat.

The winners of the 1851 race, members of the New York Yacht Club, donated the trophy to their club, to be held as a “challenge” trophy, which was successfully defended by the United States until 1983 and remains the longest winning streak in sporting history.

Designed by a young genius who combined the best of Old World theory and New World practicality, and owned by a syndicate of powerful men out to prove American maritime prowess, the original America did what almost everyone thought was impossible.

The schooner’s later career was equally as colorful: a conveyor of secret agents, Confederate blockade runner, Union warship, Naval Academy training vessel, and the pride and joy of a famous Civil War general and politician. By her end in 1945, America was one of the most honored vessels in the United States. The original was destroyed during World War II.

More information about America: nextlevelsailing.com/yachtamerica

ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY, JULY 17:

9 – 10 a.m. ARRIVAL:

Ye Yacht Yard, 985 Harbor Road, Southport, CT (limited street parking only)

Perry Green, 701 Harbor Road, Southport, CT (limited street parking only)

1 – 3 p.m. TOUR:

Pequot Yacht Club, 669 Harbor Road, Southport, CT (limited street parking only)

(Photos courtesy of Next Level Sailing)

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Fairfield

Gerber to announce move to form new charter revision commission.

LTE: Seeking Clarity And Transparency In Hiring Of Fairfield COO

LTE: An Appeal For Republican Presence At Fairfield's Pride Events

• Model Ships Sailboats Yachts

Original America Sail Boat Model Replica

Write a review.

• Description

America was a 19th-century racing yacht and first winner of the America’s Cup international sailing trophy.

Measurements : Length: 33" x Width: 5.5" x Height: 28". Exquisitely built from scratch with wood to match America's details.

On August 22, 1851, "America" won the Royal Yacht Squadron’s 53-mile (85 km) regatta around the Isle of Wight by 18 minutes. The Squadron’s “One Hundred Sovereign Cup” or “£100 Cup”, sometimes mistakenly known in America as the “One Hundred Guinea Cup,” was later renamed after the original winning yacht.

Sail models take us back to those beach and country park outings from our youth.

In our day and age, they represent a bygone era and are beloved as decor in beach cabins and homes.

Usually ships the next business day .

• Related Products

Endeavor Sail Model - Red & White

Endeavor Sail Model - Black & White

Riva Aquarama Handcrafted Speed Boat Replica

Racing Sail Model Gaff Rigged Sloop Pen Duick

Triple Cockpit Runabout Model Speed Boat

No products

Product successfully added to your shopping cart

There are 0 items in your cart. there is 1 item in your cart..

• Historic Ship Models
• America's Cup J Class Boat Ranger
• Large Tall Ships
• RC Sailboats
• Display Cases
• Famous Ships
• Coast Guard
• Historic Sailboats
• Cruise Ships
• Fishing Boats
• Exclusive Ship Models
• Pirate Ships
• Half Hull Boat Models
• Real Kayaks and Canoes
• Ships in the Bottles
• Speed Boats
• HMS Victory
• HMS Surprise
• Sovereign of the Seas
• Flying Cloud
• Star of India
• USS Constitution
• Baltimore Clipper
• America's Cup Sailboat Models
• 1895 America's Cup Defender
• 1899 America's Cup Shamrock
• Sailing Yacht Volunteer
• Decor Yachts
• Yacht Enterprise
• America's Cup Intrepid
• Sloop Sailboats
• Custom Built Models
• Exclusive Art
• Nautical Gifts And Decor
• Collections of Automobiles and Tether Cars
• Decorative Lighthouses
• Corporate Gifts
• Nautical Throw Pillows
• Nautical Jewelry
• Nautical Theme Framed Art
• Beach Decor Shop
• Nautical & Coastal Furniture
• Porthole Mirrors
• Porthole Windows
• Porthole Clocks
• Aviation Art Posters
• Airplane Propellers Decoration
• Airplane Models
• Hot Air Balloon Models
• Nautical Clocks
• Japanese Glass Floats
• Nautical Balance Toys
• Lanterns and Lamps
• Decorative Sailboats
• Spot Lights
• Nautical Flags
• Nautical Watches
• Decorative Wooden Oars & Paddles
• Ships in a Bottle
• Decorative Anchors
• Ship Wheels
• Ships Bells
• Spy Glasses
• J Class Yacht Decor
• Diving Helmets
• Nautical Charts Decor
• Seaside Treasures
• Nautical Wall Decor
• Room Curtains
• Nautical Shower Curtains
• Kitchen Curtain Panels
• Pool and Garden Decor
• Nautical/Coastal Rugs
• Personalized Plaques
• Armor Helmets
• Fish Replica
• Weathervanes
• Wind Drection and Speed Indicators
• Tide Clocks
• Chandeliers
• Ceiling Fans
• Wall Lights
• Table Lamps
• Outdoor Lighting
• Architectural Models
• Old Barrel Design
• Teak Furniture and Accesories

Display all pictures

America's Cup Columbia 1901

Model AS076F

Condition New

More details

Availability date:

Write a review

Send to a friend.

America's Cup Columbia 1901

Size:   45" Long x 7" Wide x 46" Tall

Recipient :

Name of your friend * :

E-mail address of your friend * :

* Required fields

Send   or  Cancel

• Remove this product from my favorite's list.
• Add this product to my list of favorites.
• Share on Facebook!

This product is not sold individually. You must select at least 1 quantity for this product.

Add to cart

Add to my wishlist

Be the first to write your review !

Authentic Models America's Cup Columbia 1901 Sailing Yacht is a stunning replica of the historic racer. Hand made with attention down to the very last detail, this ship model is built from wood and features cotton sails that have been hand stitched and brass hardware and accents. Comes fully assembled and includes a table stand. We offer a money-back guarantee if you don't love this model as much as we do! Great Lobby Item. Size:   45" Long x 7" Wide x 46" Tall

ROSEWOOD WALL DISPLAY  SHELF

Similar products

America's Cup Shamrock...

Half Hull Framed...

America's Cup...

Yacht Model Endeavour...

1895 Defender Pond...

America's Cup William...

Rustic Enterprise...

Atlanta 35" Limited...

Velsheda 1933 J Class...

America's Cup J Class...

1899 Exact ship model...

America's Cup Racing...

Sailboat Model "Le...

2007 BMW Oracle...

Endeavour I 1934

America’s Cup Sailboat...

America's Cup Ranger...

America's Cup Sailboat...

Enterprise Decorative...

America's Cup Columbia...

Sailboat Model...

"Ranger" Wooden Model...

Endeavour Wooden...

America's Cup America³...

America's Cup Velsheda...

Sailing Through History: Unveiling the Rich Legacy of Yacht America

In the world of sailing, certain vessels transcend the boundaries of time and become legends that leave an indelible mark on maritime history. Among these storied vessels, the sailing yacht “America” stands proudly as a symbol of innovation, speed, and the enduring spirit of adventure. Let’s embark on a journey through the annals of maritime lore as we explore the captivating tale of Yacht America.

The Birth of a Legend

Commissioned by a group of New York Yacht Club members in 1850, Yacht America was designed by George Steers and built by William H. Brown. The goal was clear – to build a vessel that could bring glory to the United States in the inaugural sailing competition against British vessels around the Isle of Wight.

The America’s Cup Victory

In 1851, Yacht America, under the command of Captain Richard Brown, crossed the Atlantic to participate in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s 100 Guinea Cup, a race that would later be known as the America’s Cup. America clinched victory with an 8-minute lead over the second boat, the British Aurora, securing the trophy originally established to commemorate the inaugural universal exhibition in London. Upon hearing of America’s triumph, Queen Victoria purportedly inquired about the second-place boat, receiving the response, “ There is no second, your Majesty, ” highlighting the substantial lead over the runner-up. This declaration is attributed to the inception of the competition’s motto, “ There’s No Second. ” Although the trophy lacked a specific name, being known as the “Hundred Guinea Cup” (the guinea, although no longer legally in circulation at the time, represented 21 shillings or £1.05, making 100 guineas equivalent to £105) or “Queen’s Cup,” it adopted the name of the victorious vessel and subsequently became the renowned “ America’s Cup. “

The Impact on Sailing

Yacht America’s triumph not only marked the inception of the America’s Cup but also left an enduring impact on yacht design and racing. The vessel’s sleek lines, innovative rigging, and overall performance set a new standard for sailing excellence. The schooner’s legacy paved the way for future generations of yacht designers and sailors, influencing the evolution of sailing vessels worldwide.

After the America’s Cup

In 1856, the vessel underwent a name change to Camilla. Subsequently, seized as a war prize in 1860 by the Confederate States of America, it was rechristened Memphis. Following the conclusion of the American Civil War, the ship was intentionally sunk in Jacksonville in 1862. Salvaged, refurbished, and reintegrated into service with the US Navy under the moniker America, it was equipped with three bronze Dahlgren cannons and played a role in the blockade of Southern ports. Its active service continued until 1873, when it was retired and sold to Benjamin Franklin Butler, a former general and politician. Butler maintained the vessel in operational condition and entered it in various races.

After his passing, it changed hands multiple times until it underwent restoration in 1921 through the America Restoration Fund. The restored ship was then gifted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis , where, unfortunately, proper maintenance was lacking. On March 29, 1942, the structure housing the ship collapsed under the weight of a heavy snowfall, causing additional damage. Subsequently, both the wreckage of the structure and the vessel itself were incinerated in 1945.

Sailing Experience Aboard Yacht America

For those fortunate enough to experience sailing aboard a replica or participate in events commemorating Yacht America, the thrill is unparalleled. The vessel’s graceful lines and historical significance create an immersive experience that connects sailors with the roots of competitive yachting. Whether cruising along the coast or participating in regattas, sailing on a vessel inspired by Yacht America is a unique journey through maritime history. Conclusion: As we sail through the 21st century, the legacy of Yacht America endures as a beacon for sailors and enthusiasts alike. From its groundbreaking victory in 1851 to the continued reverence it commands today, Yacht America remains an iconic symbol of American maritime prowess and the timeless allure of sailing. So, raise the sails, catch the wind, and let the spirit of Yacht America carry you on a voyage through the pages of nautical history. Fair winds!

New 23.5-metre Explorer Sailing Yacht Amundsen Launched

Mishi 88, the bluewater composite carbon superyacht from turkey, ice yachts unveils the advanced and sleek ice62, 5 tips for anchoring your sailboat, live your passion, subscribe to our mailing list.

• Boats for Sale

Boats similar to Nautica America's replica

2011 nautica 17 for sale.

Palm Beach, Florida

OFFERED BY:

Nautical Ventures

2009 Ocean Alexander FLYBRIDGE MOTOR YACHT for sale

Seattle, Washington

Worth Avenue Yachts

2004 Hatteras Motor Yacht for sale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

United Yacht Sales

2018 Sunseeker Predator 68 for sale

Rick Obey Yacht Sales

2016 Pershing 70 for sale

Miami, Florida

2014 Sunseeker Manhattan 73 for sale

Jupiter, Florida

2006 Hatteras 80 for sale

2007 hargrave open bridge for sale.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Luke Brown Yachts

Boat not available.

Nautica America's replica for sale in Rostock, Germany

Rostock, Germany

Make & Model

Nautica America's replica

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

SKYTHIA was built in 2005 in Varna, one of the oldest shipyards on the Baltic shores of Bulgaria, as a replica of the legendary AMERICA.

SKYTHIA is a steel hulled, gaff-rigged schooner with teak decks and wooden masts. With some envious results on the Classic Racing circuit, SKYTHIA is also a successful charter yacht and performs superbly for corporate, team building, and, private cruising.

Built in 2005 in Varna -one of the oldest shipyards on the Baltic shores of Bulgaria- as a replica of the AMERICA, SYKYTHIA is a steel-hulled gaff-rigged schooner. With some envious results on the Classic Racing circuit, SKYTHIA is also a successful charter yacht and performs superbly for corporate, teambuilding, and private cruising. She features a steel hull, teak decks, and wooden masts.

SYKTHIA is a replica of the legendary sailing yacht "America". Legendary because in 1851 it shook the self-confidence of Great Britain's seafaring nation for a long time. Back then, Queen Victoria instituted a Hundred Guinea Cup (now the oldest running sporting competition in the World, The America's Cup) for the winner of a race around the Isle of Wight.

There was only one yacht from the New World that took part in this competition, the "America". She was ridiculed by the elite of British yachting for her bow shape. This ship was the first sighted by Queen Victoria on August 22, 1851, at 8:37 p.m. When she asked about a second yacht, the Queen got the legendary answer:

"Your Majesty, there is no second!"

The classic exterior is striking with two tall, wooden schooner rigs and an enormous bowsprit comprising almost one-third her length. 

Beautifully varnished caping rails and skirting boards frame the solid teak decks. The two varnished coach roofs are crowned with brightly shining brass framed hatches.

SKYTHIA´s freshly painted black hull is trimmed with intricate gold-colored, bow carvings.

Aft Deck: Comfortable and well-protected aft-cockpit with curved teak benches seating up to 8 people around a beautifully varnished cockpit table.

SKYTHIA accommodates 6-8 guests in 3 cabins, plus 4 crew members.

Owner: Full beam master cabin midships ahead of the saloon with two large beds outboard to port and starboard, and with separate ensuite and shower forward.

Guests: Private entrance to guest cabin from deck midships. Bunk beds port and starboard with separate ensuite and large shower cubicle.

Crew: Separate entrance from deck forward. Bunk beds to port and starboard with storage, hanging lockers, and washroom forward.

Main Salon/dining: A comfortable and homely saloon. Dining table for 6 on port side with a lounge area to starboard with sofas and coffee table.

Navigation and communications area in aft starboard saloon.

Galley: Well-equipped galley on the starboard side, aft of the main saloon fitted with 2 large fridges plus a wine fridge.

SKYTHIA's interior is made of rich wooden floorboards. Her off-white hull, bulkheads, and ceilings combined with wooden trim result in a clean, classic feel. 

MAIN MACHINERY

Yanmar 370Hp. 213kW. 6LYA-STP. 1,350hrs

Fischer Panda Generator. Neo 4000s. 350hrs

ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT

MasterVolt Chargemaster Plus 24/30-3

SBC Advanced Plus 250 12v/25A Quick battery charger

24v/220v Converters

6x 180Ah Batteries

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Raymarine Plotter and Instruments

Raymarine DSC VHF

Pioneer CD AM/FM Radio

Raymarine AIS Class B Receiver A1700

Furuno Radar

ICOM Handheld IC-M

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

SeaSafe EPIRB

Tron SART-20 (search and rescue transponder)

Watermaker 40L/hr

Water purifier 

1x Electric head (master cabin)

1x Manual head (middle guest cabin)

AquaQuick Tender with Johnson 4-stroke outboard engine

REFIT AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY

Yanmar (6LYA-STP) engine fully serviced 1400hrs (Summer 2022)

New Fischer Panda Generator, 4000s Neo.

Engine room re-plumbed, rewired repainted and re-insulated.

New Quick hot water boiler

New Raymarine Instrument package

New Service batteries with Mastervolt and Quick chargers

Fully repainted and varnished

Engine Count

Engine Hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

ACCOMMODATION

Crew Berths

Crew Cabins

Country Built

Displacement(kgs)

No of Heads

ABOUT NAUTICA AMERICA'S REPLICA

The Nautica America's replica is 78 feet long and has a 19 feet beam. This 2005 diesel Nautica America's replica powered by Yanmar 6LYA-STP. The Nautica America's replica is made of steel, has 4 beds in 1 cabins .

SIMILAR LOCATIONS

• RIB Boats in Germany
• Boats in Germany

Give the Gift of an Experience - Purchase Your Gift Card Today!

Next Level Sailing

San diego's best whale watching & sailing experiences.

• Most Popular

Whale Watching

Jump on board the world-famous America for a once-in-a-lifetime Whale Watching experience in San Diego. We see whales all year long!

• Calendar Daily
• Clock 3 Hours

We've Had 200,000 Passengers Since 2006

100% whale watching 2022-2023 winter season, no seasickness guarantee, 2023 america’s schooner cup.

After such a successful race last year, we are opening our deck up once again to the public for this phenomenal experience. We will be racing in the 2023 America’s Schooner Cup and we invite YOU to come help us hoist the sails and compete for the cup!

CORPORATE ENTERTAINING

Cocktail cruises, rehearsal dinners, catering & private dining, anniversaries, film/media production, engagement parties, bridal showers.

Take part in San Diego whale watching with Next Level Sailing for an experience of a lifetime. Aboard our beautiful, 139 ft yacht, you are able to take part in a highly faceted adventure. Not only are you being exposed to the exciting world of sailing, but are given the opportunity to meet an abundance of wildlife, including: sea lions, dolphins, whales, and more! Whether you are looking for the best SD whale watching excursion or planning an important event at sea, Next Level Sailing San Diego is here to fulfill your dreams. We pride ourselves in having a long-standing crew of young and talented sailors. Sail stress-free with our highly qualified team on board at all time. Qualified in First Aid and other Coast Guard required credentials, each of our crew members have some key roles in addition to their all-round charm and local knowledge.

Why Choose Next Level Sailing?

✓   Safety on Board : Safety is our number one priority for our customers. Everything you need to feel comfortable will be available to you upon arrival. We are a U.S. Coast Guard Inspected Vessel and we undergo annual inspections every year. 

✓ Charter Options : No matter what occasion, Next Level Sailing is prepared to make your event an experience of a lifetime. Our private charter options include: Whale Watching, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Corporate Entertaining, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Film/Media Production, Cocktail Cruises, Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers.

✓ Private Dining & Catering : We provide our guests with incredible private dining options, with menus hand selected from some of San Diego’s finest restaurants. In addition, live music is available.

✓ Our Boat : The Yacht America is a 139 ft racing yacht, with a capacity of 77 people. Whether you are hosting a larger party or partaking in a whale watching trip, you will have plenty of room to move around on our spacious San Diego boat.

✓ Trustworthy Crew : When setting sail, you will be welcomed on board with a highly qualified crew. They are excited to make your trip both easy and entertaining.

Where is The America?

See the current location of the America

You can see the location of The America in real time. Follow the link to see other details about the vessel.

Next Level Sailing Reviews

Not a whale in sight, but still a fabulous sail onboard Yacht America out of San Diego Bay. Thank you, Capt. Troy!

It is definitely worth it. We weren’t lucky to see any whales but we still had a great time in the boat. It was a nice and calm ride. So relaxing!

We had a great time on this trip, the crew was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any Whales but we did see lots of dolphins. I would do it again!

We loved our trip! The crew was extremely friendly and share lots of information on the local area including history, wildlife, and the Navy! We will be back!

If you want a great day sail on a classic yacht you’ll love this experience. We didn’t see whales but still had a great time, plus a free rain check for a future trip.

Wow, what a ship. Fantastic ship and crew, we give IT outsourcing best recommendations. Book online in Advance to make sure you get this experience.

We had a fantastic time on the trip. Got to see a blue whale, the only one seen that day by any tours. They had excellent narration and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended!

Historic Ships

Historic Ship Model Kits and more for All Ages

America 1851 yacht – bluejacket.

any/all videos above were found on youtube and are not produced by historicships.com. If your video is here and you do not wish it to be here please let us know and we will remove it.

$ 400.00

(BJ-K1050) Length 35″ / Scale 1/4″

Information

America 1851 Yacht (BJ-K1050) Length 35″ / Scale 1/4″

The yacht that started the America’s Cup, After being launched in New York in 1851, the America crossed the Atlantic and challenged the entire fleet of England’s Royal Yacht Squadron. She won, and was awarded a silver trophy that was to become known as the America’s Cup, the most cherished prize in the world of sailing.

This is a plank-on-frame kit, and for advanced modelers only. The interior framework is meticulously detailed, and you can use your own imagination and omit some of the exterior planking to show this fine detail.

Please note that these kits may not be in stock when ordering. It may take an additional week before we ship these items, if you are in a hurry please contact us before ordering

To view our entire catalog of ship kits, please click  here .

For a good reference on building model ships, please click  here .

Have questions about any of our products? Please don’t hesitate to  contact us !

Boothbay Register

Serving boothbay, boothbay harbor, southport & edgecomb since 1876.

• Visit our partners:
• Wiscasset Newspaper
• PenBay Pilot
• Business Directory

Classifieds

• Public Notices
• Be a Supporter

The schooner yacht America

Next week, the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will host a replica of one of the most famous sailing vessels of all time, the schooner yacht America .

She will anchor here as part of the promotional tour for the 2017 America’s Cup  to be held in Bermuda.

It will be a grand event and the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is proud to act as host for this vessel.

But, as this beautiful schooner visits our harbor, she is not the same replica yacht America built in East Boothbay.

More than 49 years ago, as horns blared and flags fluttered, a sleek black hull slid down the wooden ways of the former Goudy & Stevens shipyard and dipped into the chilly waters of the Damariscotta River in East Boothbay.

The event marked the debut of America , an exact replica of the original schooner yacht that started international big boat racing.

In the 1960s, Rudolph Schaefer, the beer baron, a stalwart of the New York Yacht Club, decided to build a replica of America . The yacht’s designer went to the English naval history archives and found the drawings the Brits made of the original America after she vanquished their best yachts in 1851. Schaefer then hired East Boothbay’s Goudy & Stevens shipyard to build her.

“You have to understand that at that time, Goudy & Stevens was an incredible yard. They had a skill set of workers that were as good as it gets and most of them lived in East Boothbay,” said renowned sailmaker Nat Wilson.

On May 3, 1967, when she was launched, hundreds traveled to East Boothbay to watch her slide down the ways into the Damariscotta River.

Sen. Margaret Chase Smith even asked yard owners if she could invite one of her friends to the launching.

“It was a big, big deal,” said Mary Brewer, retired editor of the Boothbay Register.

Hodgdon Yachts and the Ocean Point Marina now occupy the grounds of the former Goudy & Stevens yard.

“She ( America ) was so beautiful as that shiny black hull slid out of the shed and down the ways,” said Brewer.

She was a wooden vessel. No plastic, no carbon fiber, no steel. Wood. Admirers of traditional wooden sailing yachts, like Wilson, would just smile when she came into view.

The launching became a national news event as helicopters filmed it from above and TV cameras from below. Even National Geographic covered the event.

After the launching, America came back home to East Boothbay for several refits. On one occasion, she was painted white.

A local man, George McKown, became her first mate. One day, his brother, David, then a printer at the Boothbay Register, went down to the docks on his lunch hour and signed on as a deck hand and sailed with her around the world. When he came back to East Boothbay, he walked into the Register and asked for his old job back. He got it.

The 1967 launching of the replica America attracted so much attention because of the accomplishments of the original vessel.

Her story, a tale that is repeated around the world, began in the late 1840s, when a group of New York yachtsmen built her to challenge their British counterparts to a race. In 1851, as Queen Victoria watched from the deck of the royal yacht, the Yankee vessel outraced her 18 counterparts in a match around the Isle of Wight.

As the story goes, Her Majesty watched the Yank win, then asked who was second.

“Your Majesty, there is no second,” was the reply.

The happy Americans brought home a trophy, called the 100 Guinea Cup, installed it in the New York Yacht Club and christened  it “The America’s Cup” in honor of the first championship vessel.

Following the race, she was sold to a Brit and fought on both sides of the American Civil War.

She was owned by a succession of Americans until she was donated to the Naval Academy where she was crushed in a snowstorm in 1942.

In the yachting world, her name became the symbol of international yacht racing.

From 1857 until 1983, the New York Yacht Club successfully defeated all challengers seeking the trophy until the Royal Perth Yacht Club brought it to Australia.

Today, the America’s Cup races are followed worldwide as today’s high tech, multi-hull yachts race at astounding speeds on hydrofoils. In 2014, the yacht Oracle brought the cup back to America during the 2013 race in San Francisco.

The replica yacht America that will sail into Boothbay Harbor next week was built in 1995.

As for the replica vessel built in East Boothbay, Wilson said he remembers her racing in Europe.

“I think she is somewhere in the Caribbean,” he said.

Does anyone know where she is?

Most Popular

Lincoln county sheriff’s office: 3..., motorist charged with oui following..., eugene c. stover jr., illegal chinese marijuana cultivation..., alleged chinese marijuana trafficker..., doreen c. dun, sheyenne upham crowned royal..., raymond j. soler, bigelow laboratory launches new maine..., maine arts commission hires a new....

View the discussion thread.

Click your role to login:

Support the boothbay register.

Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today:

Welcome and thank you for your support.

To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above.

Lunch 🍽️ Dinner

Rental Cottages

BONEHEADS BOB COLWELL PERFORMS AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET TUESDAY EVENING FROM 5:30 to 7:30PM

WATCH THE WINDJAMMERS FROM THE 727 OCEAN SUNSET DECK TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Alisa Amador to perform at The Waldo, with special guests Katie Matzell duo on Saturday, June 29th at 7:30 pm

The Waldo presents the Maine Gay Men's Chorus as part of Waldoboro Pride on Sunday, June 30th at 12 pm.

BOOGIE2SHOOZ Serves up some Love for “Love Our Locals” Sunday at Smuggler’s 727 Ocean Sunset Bar 2-5pm

LOVE OUR LOCALS “LOL” THIS SUNDAY FROM 2-5 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

SCHOOL STREET BAND MEMBER DEREK GANNETT PERFORMS TUESDAY 5:30 to 7:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM 4:00-5:00PM At 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

2024 OHTM Great Race Stop

Upstairs ↕️ Downstairs at MINE OYSTER welcomes Windjammer visitors

Your friendly neighborhood pharmacy ⚕️

2024 Annual Shop for Hope Boutique Clothing and Accessory Sale: VIP Tickets for July 11th Are On Sale Now!

BONEHEADS BOB COLWELL TO PERFORM TUESDAY EVENING 5:30 to 7:30 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM 4-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

WATCH THE WINDJAMMERS FROM THE DECK OF 727 OCEAN SUNSET TUESDAY AFTERNOON!

FREE Wine Tasting This Thursday!

Baker Sadie at the Southport General Store!

PARADE APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY – June 24th or TOUGH LUCK!

Recent listings, summer rental cleaner.

Fuel Delivery Driver - Seasonal

For sale by owner.

Damariscotta Realty Jonathan McKane Broker

Town of Boothbay Harbor Deputy Harbor Master 6-20-24

SJR Engineering Williams Southport

Newcastle Realty Buying Or Selling Call Hillary Barrett

Town of Edgecomb Special Town Meeting 7-1-24

Keenan Auction Real Estate Foreclosure Auction #24-68

Place a Classified More Classifieds>>

The Rebels: A Tom Petty Tribute band Aug. 10

Author talk with barbara ross july 11, free qigong.

• Skip to global NPS navigation
• Skip to this park navigation
• Skip to the main content
• Skip to this park information section
• Skip to the footer section

Exiting nps.gov

Alerts in effect, ship model of the schooner yacht america.

Last updated: March 1, 2015

Park footer

Contact info, mailing address:.

2 Marina Boulevard, Building E, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94123

415 561-7000 The public information office is open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST.

Stay Connected

Neighborhood: Harborview 1492 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA, 92101

• Flexible Pick-Up Locations
• Catering Available
• Nearby Parking
• 139-Foot long, 105 ft tall Yacht
• Accommodate up to 77 Guests
• Perfect for Private and Corporate events

The America Yacht , a part of the Next Level Sailing fleet, makes for a perfect private or corporate getaway. Hop aboard and sail throughout the sparkling San Diego Bay while you enjoy all the picturesque views of the sea and skyline; Next Level Sailing  offers more than meets the eye – take your guests on a whale watching experience,  have an extravagant dining experience right on the water,  dance until sundown, and enjoy a truly unforgettable event on board The America.

Start typing and press Enter to search

Man flies to Florida to attack another player over gaming dispute, deputies say

• Associated Press

FERNANDINA BEACH — An online gaming dispute made its way to the real world when a New Jersey man flew to Florida to attack another player with a hammer, authorities said.

Edward Kang, 20, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary with a mask, according to Nassau County court records. He was arrested early Sunday morning.

“I just want to let you know, this is a weird one,” Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said during a  news conference  Monday. “Some things you just can’t make up.”

Kang and the victim, another young man around the same age as Kang, had never met in real life, but they both played  ArcheAge , a medieval fantasy, massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Leeper said. The game’s publisher  announced  in April that it would be shutting down servers in Europe and North America on June 27, citing a declining number of active players.

Kang flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Jacksonville last Thursday after telling his mother that he was going to visit a friend he had met while playing a video game, officials said. Officials didn’t say how Kang learned where the victim lives. Upon arrival, Kang took an Uber to a hotel in Fernandina Beach, about 35 miles north of Jacksonville, and then bought a hammer at a local hardware store, deputies said.

Kang went to the victim’s Fernandina Beach home, which was unlocked, around 2 a.m. Sunday, authorities said. The victim was walking out of his bedroom when he was confronted by Kang, who hit him on the head with the hammer, officials said. The two struggled as the victim called for help. His stepfather responded and helped to restrain Kang until police arrived.

The victim suffered several head wounds that were not considered life-threatening, officials said. He received staples at the hospital.

Once in custody, Kang told investigators that the victim is a “bad person online,” officials said. He also asked deputies how much jail time people got for breaking and entering and assault.

“I would say, Mr. Kang, it’s going to be a long time before you play video games again,” Leeper said.

Online court records didn’t list an attorney for Kang. He was being held without bond.

The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. Our teams in over 100 countries tell the world's stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting.

MORE FOR YOU

• Advertisement

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SUBSCRIBERS

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and our app for subscribers only. To enjoy the e-Newspaper every day, please subscribe.

• Share full article

Advertisement

A Recipe for Cooks Who Love to Poke at the Grill

Huli huli chicken requires lots of turning so that its glaze of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and ketchup (with plenty of garlic and ginger) doesn’t scorch.

By Sam Sifton

Good morning. I’ve been cooking outside as much as I can these last few weeks, turning meats and vegetables over fire. Sometimes the fuel is wood, other times charcoal, many times propane. Grilled food is the song of my summer.

I’m not alone in feeling that way. It seems my whole neighborhood is smoke-scented these days: the dude across the street with the Big Green Egg on his roof making short ribs; the couple down the block at it with their slab of salmon on the gas grill in the yard. I ran into one family coming up from the park after dinner with a kettle grill mounted to a pushcart from the local grocery store. They’d made burgers, they said, and would be back the next night to make ribs. “Beats cooking at home,” the dad said. “I’m mobile now. Cook wherever I want.”

Here’s a recipe for him, then, and for anyone cooking in a park or at a campsite, on a patio, fire escape, deck or sidewalk: huli huli chicken (above), a taste of Hawaii wherever you stay. The name comes from the Hawaiian word for “turn”; the chicken is marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and ketchup, with plenty of garlic and ginger for bite. Grilled over a hot fire (huli the meat a lot to prevent it from scorching), it’s a perfect Sunday dinner alongside mac salad and a platter of green beans.

Featured Recipe

Huli Huli Chicken

View Recipe →

As for the rest of the week. …

This colorful radish, cucumber and farro salad from Yasmin Fahr has a punchy acidity that comes from chopped pepperoncini and lightly pickled vegetables. While the grains are cooking, toss scallions, sliced radishes and cucumbers with parsley and white beans in a sherry-Dijon dressing amped up with the peppers. The combination is, as the poker players say, aces high. You could add some feta, too, or torn mozzarella.

There’s a lightness to Melissa Clark’s recipe for gingery meatballs in tomato sauce that makes for a wonderful weeknight meal: briefly cooked fresh tomatoes seasoned with ginger, cilantro, lime juice and a sprinkle of cumin, and meatballs made with whatever protein you prefer. I like pork, but I had it once with balled vegan crumbles and it was pretty fantastic. You do you.

I like Alexa Weibel’s cooking for its brash simplicity and deep flavor, both of which are on display in her terrific recipe for caramelized corn and asparagus pasta , bright with turmeric and heady with vermouth. It’s “AMAZINGLY delicious,” one of our readers said. I’m in agreement.

Here’s Melissa again, with a definitive take on the classic shrimp scampi : garlic, white wine, butter and shrimp taken to their highest states, a perfect foil for spaghetti and warm bread. My advice: Cook the shrimp for less time than you usually do and you won’t be sorry.

And then you can head into the weekend with Millie Peartree’s terrific recipe for Jamaican curry chicken and potatoes , which employs one of the great ingredient techniques of Caribbean cooking: a whole Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced so that it releases only a warming heat to the dish and not the full force of the chile. It’s great on its own, but I like it best with coconut rice .

There are thousands and thousands more recipes waiting for you on New York Times Cooking . You need a subscription to read them, of course. Here’s why: Subscriptions make this whole enterprise possible. If you haven’t taken one out yet, will you consider subscribing today ? Thank you.

Operators are standing by, should you find yourself crosswise with our technology. Just write [email protected] and someone will get back to you. Or if you’d like to register a complaint or offer a compliment, you can write to me. I’m at [email protected] . I cannot respond to every letter. But I read every one I receive.

Now, it’s nothing to do with capers, capons or caramelization, but Sarah Lyall, for The New York Times Book Review, assayed three high-octane summer thrillers you may wish to read in the coming weeks. I’m starting with “ The Winner ,” by Teddy Wayne.

I liked Hannah Goldfield on “ the era of the line cook ,” in The New Yorker.

I may not make it to Berlin to see the Bode Museum’s exhibition “ Sticky Fingers-Counterfeit Coins: The Dark Side of Numismatics .” But I sure enjoyed looking at the pictures of fake coins and criminal embossing machines on the museum’s website.

Finally, Patrick Clark has a whale of a tale in Bloomberg Businessweek, on the rise and fall of a Florida real-estate tycoon . The story begins on Cabbage Key , in Pine Island Sound, Fla., a place you should endeavor to visit even if you don’t have a yacht. Read that after dinner and I’ll be back next week.

Sam Sifton is an assistant managing editor, responsible for culture and lifestyle coverage, and the founding editor of New York Times Cooking . More about Sam Sifton

More on Food and Dining

Keep tabs on dining trends, restaurant reviews and recipes..

Oxtail, the tender-stewed cut, is being pushed to the culinary forefront  by creative chefs and home cooks, leading to higher prices.

Pasta nada is better known to the world as pantry pasta. These are pasta dishes you make, vastly better and less expensive than ordering out, from ingredients that are already in your kitchen. Here’s how .

As Asian groceries like H Mart, Patel Brothers and 99 Ranch expand, they are reshaping American eating habits , and the American grocery market.

A Times photo editor looks back on his family’s five-generation devotion to a historic smokehouse and what his father taught him about Texas barbecue .

Eating in New York City

Pete Wells, our restaurant critic, ranked his top 100 restaurants in New York City .

Almost everything on the menu at Penny in the East Village contains seafood. You sit at a counter to eat it. The only surprise is how well it all works together, Wells writes .

Paul Carmichael, the former chef at Momofuku Seiobo in Sydney, Australia, returns to New York to play a key role in shaping the company. He’ll start with a new spot in the East Village .

One family has owned Totonno’s, the beloved Coney Island pizzeria, through fire, flood and a pandemic. Now the business is up for sale .