The last of this winter’s Sail Martha’s Vineyard dinner/lecture series at the Black Dog Tavern will take place Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. The evening will feature Dyer Jones, chief executive officer of the Herreshoff Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame.
Mr. Jones is also a former commodore of the New York Yacht Club and a coauthor of The 12 Metre Class; A History of the International 12 Metre Class.
The Herreshoff Museum was founded in 1971 to preserve the legacy of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. In the late 19th century, the Herreshoff brothers became builders of some of the world’s fastest steam yachts and torpedo boats. They were also known for producing fast and stylish racing and cruising yachts.
The cost of dinner and the presentation is $20.
For more information and to make reservations, call 508-696-7644.
In other Sail MV news, registration Day is March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 110 Main street in Vineyard Haven.
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