From September 8-10, New Bedford will be hosting teams from Faial and Pico for the XII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta. Local teams will represent the United States in rowing and sailing competitions against teams from the islands of Pico and Faial, Azores. This exciting showdown will unfold during the International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, hosted by […]
After a six-year hiatus, the International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta is returning to the Whaling City this weekend, riding the waves of culture and history.
The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society will be hosting 40 people from the Azores (Faial and Pico) for the XII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta. There are only 63 authentic Azorean Whaleboats in the world and New Bedford, MA is home to 3 of them. The rest are in the Azores, Portugal. Every 4 years the regatta lands in Clark's Cove, New Bedford, with the alternate years
Enjoy an evening of wine tastings and Portuguese food from local restaurants while raising money to support the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society on Saturday, June 4.