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Sparkman & Stephens Celebrates 90th Anniversary
October 28, 2019
NEWPORT, RI (October 28, 2019) – Sparkman & Stephens is pleased to announce today marks the 90thanniversary of the formation of the world-renowned naval architecture and yacht brokerage firm On October 28, 1929, Sparkman & Stephens was officially incorporated by the firm’s original members including Drake Sparkman, James Sparkman, Jr., Jason Murray, Rod Stephens, Jr. […]
Donald Tofias, President and CEO of Sparkman & Stephens, Featured in the December Issue of Soundings Magazine
November 28, 2018
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Donald Tofias of Newport, RI is the Proud New Owner of Sparkman & Stephens
August 15, 2018
NEWPORT, RI (August 15, 2018) – Sparkman & Stephens has announced that Donald Tofias, of Newport, RI, has purchased the iconic yacht design and brokerage firm. Mr. Tofias will assume the role of President of the firm, having purchased 100% of the assets. Donald Tofias is a lifelong sailor and founder of the W-Class Yacht […]
12 Metre ENTERPRISE on the Market, Optimized and in Preparation for 2019 Worlds
July 31, 2018
Designed by Sparkman & Stephens ENTERPRISE was built at Minneford Boat Yard to vie as a defender for the America’s Cup in 1977. Developed and optimized under the leadership of Lowell North, she sailed as the ‘trial horse’ for FREEDOM in her quest and ultimate success in winning the America’s Cup in 1980. Following […]
Regatta Ready Classics
July 2, 2018
It’s not too late to throw your hat in the ring and compete in the classics circuit this summer! S&S brokers have listings with turn-key racing programs ready for a winning summer season. FIDELIO | 1956 Sparkman & Stephens Yawl Want to go classic sailing? FIDELIO is the boat for you. She has received the best of […]
S&S Refit Projects Preparing for Launch
May 2, 2018
Sparkman & Stephens Designers Have Been Hard at Work This Winter Preparing a Number of Fine Yachts for Their Return to the Water This Spring Spring is here and with it comes the launch dates for projects new and old here in New England. This past week, Sparkman & Stephens was on hand in Thomaston, ME […]
Rambler Yacht Co. Introduces New American Yacht Line with Announcement of the Rambler 38 Center Console Designed By Sparkman & Stephens
March 19, 2018
NEWPORT, RI (March 16, 2018) – Rambler Yacht Co. announced today the Rambler 38, the first model in a line of new American yachts. Rambler revolutionizes yachting with emphasis on style, sustainability and ease of use with the most environmentally conscious center console to ever hit the market. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens, an iconic […]
NY32s Racing at NYYC Once Again
