Members of the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, host of the 2019 12 Metre World Championship, met at the Clarke Cooke House in Newport, RI on Friday, January 11, 2019 to learn about and volunteer for the event.
It was standing room only in the Clarke Cooke House’s Candy Store for the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s January gathering and 12 Metre World Championship Volunteer Recruitment event.
Ida Lewis Yacht Club members, who will serve as volunteers for the 12 Metre World Championship, are some of the most accomplished sailors and yachting professionals in the United States.
Ted Winston and Jane Beezer, co-chairs of Ida Lewis YC’s 12 Metre World Championship Host Committee, viewed historic 12 Metre Class trophies and models on display in the 12 Metre Yacht Club room, located upstairs at the Clarke Cooke House.
Ida Lewis Yacht Club volunteers will contribute decades of sailing and regatta management experience and expertise to the 2019 12 Metre World Championship.
12 Metre World Championship Chairman, Peter Gerard (right) catches up with Courageous’ helmsman, Arthur Santry.
A sparkling view from the Clarke Cooke House’s Candy Store created a festive backdrop for an inspiring evening.
