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Annual Meeting
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RISail Newport Members and significant others are invited to join the Sail Newport Board of Directors and staff for our Annual Meeting. Please review before meeting Sail Newport Bylaws December 2021 Sail Newport slate When Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:00 p.m. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Where Sail Newport Sailing Center, 11th Hour Racing Great Room 72 Fort Adams Drive,…
Black Ships Festival Opening Ceremonies
Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol, RIColorful ceremonies to commemorate Rhode Island’s native son, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, and the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened trade between Japan and the United States. Wreath-laying and speeches by American and Japanese dignitaries. Colors will be presented by the Bristol Police Color Guard.
Black Ships Festival – Sushi Sake Sail I
Goat Island Marina 5 Marina Plaza, Newport, RISail aboard one of the magnificent Tall Ships, the 101′ Schooner Aurora. View Newport harbor as you sip sake from Gekkeikan, and sample some great sushi. Space is limited to 68 people. A sellout every year! Sponsored by IDC, The Newport Experience. $45 per person. Purchase Tickets Online * Please arrive 15 mins prior to the sail to get checked…
Black Ships Festival Taiko Drum Performance
Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol, RIOdaiko New England, will dazzle you with their electrifying drums. The taiko is said to be the voice and spirit of the Japanese. The sound of the taiko has an irresistible draw the summons people to seek out its source! Bring chairs & blankets.
Black Ships Festival Arts & Crafts and Martial Arts Fair
Independence Park 419-459 Thames St, Bristol, RIIndependence Park on Thames Street is transformed into a Japanese-American Cultural Center, featuring demonstrations, workshops, and displays. Including Arts and Crafts, Taiko, and Martial Arts Demonstrations. Full Schedule
Black Ships Festival Gala
Ochre Court Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RICelebrate the 39th Anniversary of the Black Ships Festival. Enjoy a formal gala honoring the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa and the accomplishments of the United States Navy. Join us as we welcome Japanese Dignitaries, RI Officials and the US Navy. Enjoy a unique evening that fuses both Japanese and American culture. The Gala includes dancing, an Open Bar,…
Black Ships Festival Memorial Ceremony
Island Cemetery Farewell St & Warner Street, Newport, RIWreath ceremony at Perry's tomb by American and Japanese dignitaries. Navy color guard, Northeast Band Bugler. The public is invited to experience this commemorative service.
Newport International Boat Show
The Better Bay Alliance is honored to be chosen as Charitable Partner for the 2022 Newport International Boat Show. We share a common mission in that we both seek to educate and enhance the boating experience by promoting safety for those on Narragansett Bay. The 51st boat show will be from September 15th to the 18th. The Newport International Boat…
National Safe Boating Week
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and other RI sailing organizations partner with Safe Boating Campaign for National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26, 2023.