In 2004, Sparkman & Stephens is celebrating 75 years of yacht design and brokerage. Olin Stephens and Drake Sparkman founded Sparkman & Stephens in 1929.

Since the establishment of the firm, the design department has completed the design of over 2700 yachts, commercial craft and military vessels.

Several events have been planned to celebrate the 75th Anniversary. The highlight of the events will be the July 9-11, 2004 at the Mystic Seaport Museum, on the East coast of the US where Sparkman & Stephens yachts will be gathering for a weekend of festivities.