Monthly Archives: May 2012

On the Island

Overnight stay offered at 2012 Gosport Regatta

Three local bands set to perform live June 8-10 The third annual Gosport Regatta at Star Island will feature an overnight island stay at the historic Oceanic Hotel and three live musical performances, June 8-10. Guests are invited to board the official spectator boat the M/V Thomas Laighton operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship… Read more >

Star Island Corporation

Gosport Regatta 2012 partners announced

Andersen Windows is race-day sponsor Star Island Corp. announced Wednesday the business partners for its upcoming regional pursuit race. Star Island’s Chief Executive Officer Victoria Hardy said Andersen Windows will serve as the race day sponsor for the 2012 Gosport Regatta to be held Saturday, June 9, in partnership with the Piscataqua Sailing Association. “We… Read more >

On the Island

Boaters invited to do lunch at Star

Café-style offerings to enhance visitor experience Seacoast boaters and Star Island’s overnight guests can look forward to a new level of dining service at the Isles of Shoals this summer. “Our goal is to enhance the visitor experience at Star Island,” said John Bynum, Star Island’s new food service manager. “Step ashore, come up to… Read more >

Shoalers in the News

Former Pelican nabs James Beard award

During the prestigious 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, former Star Island employee Christina Tosi, of Momofuku Milk Bar in New York City, walked away with the incredibly impressive Rising Star Chef of the Year award. The Beard awards are the highest honor for North American food and beverage professionals. Huge congratulations to you, Christina!

On the Island

Save $200 on your Literary Festival registration!

Register for the Star Island Literary Festival by May 25 and save $200 off your bill! Share the experience of literature with guest speakers that include Anita Shreve, author of The Weight of Water; Katherine Towler, author of the Snow Island trilogy; and Corwin Ericson, author of Swell. The Star Island Literary Festival is home… Read more >

On the Island

Gosport Regatta to launch Seacoast sailing season

Piscataqua Sailing Association Commodore James McCarthy is looking forward to a captivating race to launch the summer season as the co-host of the third annual Gosport Regatta. “We are very excited to work with Star Island to put on a first class race that many regard as the kickoff to the sailing season on the… Read more >