100th Birthday
Christened May 25, 1937
Zaida WILL sail on her 100th birthday, May 25, 2037
REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!
culminating in a public celebration and media event as Zaida sails on her centennial birthday.
May 25, 1937
This is a Video placeholder for promotional videos and how she will be celebrated.
Celebration Plans
2026-2028, April and May: Private restoration
2026-2028, June-September: Private sailings
2026-2028, October: Winterization
Post movie fame:
2029-2035, April and May: Public media attention involving restoration
2029-2035, June-September: Public media attention of Private sailings
2029-2035, October: Public media attention of winterization process
2036 May 1: Public advertising campaign about Zaida launch and activities
2036 May 4: Zaida launched in home port
2036 May 18-24: Zaida guest sailings, mirroring events to be, in 2037
2036 May 25: Zaida's 99th birthday. Significant media event, involving all parties; producers, crew, film crew, cast, trust executors, etc.
2037 March 25: Zaida begins unwrapping
2037 April 18: Zaida launches in home port
2037 April 25: Significant media event surrounding "One month to go to 100!"
2037 April 26 - May 17: Fundraising sailings daily
2037 May 18-23: Guest sailings, including donors, actors, politicians, media, veterans, with FULL media coverage of all
2037 May 24: Zaida doesn't sail, but is dressed up in every way imaginable for her 100th birthday
2037 May 25: 100th Birthday sailing with massive public fanfare.
Regardless of the weather!!
1 captain, 3 other crew, David Lish, Betsy Jewett, actors portraying Jobie, Joan, and Arnall, 2 winners of public raffle, 2 winners of public auction, 2 camera operators from major media outlet. 15 people total
2037 May 25: Upon returning to harbor, owner announces Museum location, endowment amount, and Zaida's future home
2037 May 25: The Movie shows at every available theater that night as a re-release nationwide
2037 May 26 and beyond: Zaida and her story remain relevant for many generations to come