Club 420 Fall Sailing
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RISail Newport has launched a new program for race training in Club 420s with trapeze and spinnakers. Seasoned 420 sailors are welcome, but much of the early training and lessons will be geared to an orientation of double-handed sailing. Sailors will learn both positions of the boat. Pairings are welcome, but expect to sail with others. We will learn foundational…
Susan Daly and Janette and Rufus Van Gruisen to present Lecture
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIJoin us for our first Sail Newport lecture series of 2019-20, featuring an informative and engaging presentation about scenery, wildlife, and environment in Antarctica and the surrounding regions. Hear about trips to these fascinating areas of the globe. http://sailnewport.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC00842_1024-400x300.jpg Susan Daly will present stunning images and video from two trips: Patagonia in March of 2019 South Georgia with unique wildlife,…
Halloween Howl Regatta
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIDUE TO FORECAST, RACING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR ALL THREE CLASSES ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 - See you next year!
Challenger Lecture Series: Daniel Forster 40 Years of America’s Cup – SOLD OUT!
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RISOLD OUT Thank you to all who purchased tickets. Stay tuned to the website for the announcement of January and February lectures. There's only one yachting photographer who has shot every America's Cup since 1977 – Daniel Forster. Join us for the second in winter Challenger Lecture Series at Sail Newport. Daniel will present an intriguing look at 40 America's…
Annual Meeting & Holiday Party
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIAs a not-for-profit organization, Sail Newport holds an Annual Meeting for members to hear about our progress and vote on our slate of directors. The event will be held at Sail Newport's main building. Non-members and guests are welcome – just let us know for catering purposes in your reservation below. Check on your membership status: hannah.lasorsa@sailnewport.org RSVP Below (by…
2020 Youth Program Registration Open
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIThere are a wide variety of youth sailing programs offered this summer. Find all the information at the link below for Little Guppies (ages 5-7), beginner, beginner-intermediate and racing instructional programs for advanced sailors. Program descriptions, boats we sail, eligibility, dates, times and costs. Register now as spaces fill up quickly
Tasmania: A Wild Ride, Challenger Lecture Series
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIA Wet and Wild Ride!!! Janet Garnier and Henry DiPietro will share with you their 1200nm trip through the Bass Straight along the north coast of Tasmania to the remote west side with their friend David Mitchell. There are very few true adventures left for the average person in our modern world. Sailing in remote areas of the globe is…
Winter Break Workshops
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RIFor students ages 7-13 10-11am $10/student/class Tuesday, Feb 18: Boat Building Wednesday, Feb 19: Weather and Navigation Thursday, Feb 20: Ocean Art Register: kim.hapgood@sailnewport.org
The Inaugural Quahog Cup – Virtual Racing
During the virus crisis, we're joining forces with sailonline.org to host a purely entertaining virtual regatta series starting on Sunday, March 22 at 9 .m. There's no registration fee, no entry fee, no one will get a sunburn, and there will be no need to leave your house. Join us for this online race as we weather this challenging time…
Olympic Race Management or Anchoring Bags of Air at The Show, Challenger Lecture Series
zoom.com RIJoin us to hear from World Sailing’s Tom Duggan, principal race officer for Tokyo 2021 who will wrap up his experience at the 2016 Rio Olympics and provide insight into the now 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Log on to get a behind-the-scenes view of Olympic Games sailing management, learn how an Olympic regatta is set up, and how the world names…
Thistle Spring Regatta – Postponed, Date TBA
Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RISail Newport will host the spring kickoff event for the Thistle class!