USA Sailing Regatta Table Scene

Hoist the sails and steer your event toward this captivating table scene of star-spangled Americana and breezy maritime charm.

This patriotic sailing regatta display is your ticket to wowing guests for military events, yacht club dinners, nautical-themed weddings, and 4th of July celebrations.

Featuring a variety of model sailboats, a dynamic regatta scene brings a vibrant and interactive maritime story to life on the table.

Elevated on an American flag-painted planter and surrounded by delicate white wildflowers, a lighthouse centerpiece stands as a striking focal point and symbol of American guidance.

Floating fluffy clouds above the table create a captivating, ethereal element that adds a sense of depth and movement.

• 25" Mounted Wood Sailboat - Blue
• 21" Blue & White SAILING Sailboat
• 14" Mounted Wood Sailboat - Green
• 8" Mounted Wood Sailboat - Blue
• 5.5" Sailboat With Blue Striped Sail
• 17" Mounted Wood Sailboat - Red
• 19" Wood Pond Sailboat - Red
• 11" LED Light-up Blue-Striped Lighthouse
• American Flag Wood Crate Planter - 6-inch
• 3-4" Birch Wood Disk Slice
• Queen Anne's Lace Bundle - White
• 33" 7mm White Pearl Bead Necklaces
• 12" Wood-Cutout American Flag Pick

• Transform any table into a lively Independence Day regatta in a few simple steps.
• For an unexpected touch, incorporate fluffy clouds to add dimension and delight your guests.
• To make each cloud cut a 1" x 1" x 4" section of white craft foam for the center.
• Optionally, make a cylinder shape by shaving off the corners.
• Cut chunks of polyfill and hot glue to the foam center.
• Add layers, varying thickness and filling in gaps, to create a cloud shape.
• Shake the cloud and let the polyfill fall into place for a natural look.
• Make three clouds and three associated wire supports.

• To float the clouds, we'll use a 14-gauge (or heavier) wire support in a 12" Eiffel tower vase (or similar).
• Cut a length of wire 28-30 inches, then cut down to desired height after straightening.

• To straighten the wire, secure one end of the wire in a vise.
• If you don't have a vise, attach the wire to a stationary object.
• Chuck the other end of the wire into a drill.
• Turn on the drill at slow or moderate speed.
• Keep tension on the wire while it is spinning.
• Spin until straight and remove.
• Sand & paint each wire support with matte black paint to reduce visibility.

• Insert the straightened wire into the Eiffel tower vase and fill with white pearl bead necklaces.
• Necklaces make better vase fill because they won't spill and scatter.
• If necessary, cut the necklaces into strands.
• Add the wood American Flag cutout to the vase and secure to the cloud support.
• Adjust the wire height as needed, then hot glue the cloud's foam center to the wire support.

• Anchor the display with a lighthouse centerpiece, as the guiding beacon of the table.
• Cut floral foam blocks to fit the American Flag planter.
• Hot glue two 3-4" diameter birch wood disc slices to the center.
• Surround the base with snippets of white Queen Anne's Lace to create the illusion of a coastal shoreline.
• Glue the lighthouse to the birch slice platform when ready to set the centerpiece.

• This sailing regatta table scene works well as an event focal point or dinner table centerpiece.
• Start with a visually striking red & white striped table cover.
• Lay a blue table runner or fabric down the center.
• The runner will be covered by the tulle, so wrinkles won't be visible.
• Satin will add a subtle sheen to mimic the sparkle of sunshine on the water.

• Create a dynamic regatta scene where the sailboats appear to float on the undulating waves of tulle.
• Cover the blue runner with blue tulle fabric, folding it into eight layers that match the runner's size.
• Place the American Flag planter in the center of the table.
• Position Eiffel tower vases with flags & clouds to each side of the centerpiece.
• Arrange sailboats on the blue tulle and cut openings through all 8 layers of tulle for each boat & tower vase.
• Insert the vases & sailboat mounts into the fabric openings to cover with the tulle layers.
• The faintly visible sailboat mounts beneath the tulle will resemble reflections on the water's surface.
• Secure the third cloud and wire support in the flag planter centerpiece.
• This table scene is designed to look essentially the same from both sides of the table.
• Note: For a centerpiece, consider replacing the 25" sailboat with a shorter option to maintain an unobstructed view across the table.

• Tie the centerpiece scene to the place settings with bold, royal blue napkins folded into elegant bows.
• Secure napkins with white pearl bead necklaces for an added delight.

Engage & delight your guests by incorporating movement, depth, and varying heights into your table decorating.

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