Challenger Lecture Series: Ken Read on America’s Cup Racing and Rich Wilson Presents the Vendée Globe

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from two of the world's most-accomplished sailors.  Ken Read is in Auckland as a TV commentator for the America's Cup World Series and Christmas Cup racing.  Ken will analyze the long-awaited America's Cup racing as only a former America's Cup skipper, Volvo Ocean Race helmsman and world-class sailor such as he can.…

Challenger Lecture Series: Sailors Dodge Disaster During Downburst

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Sail Newport, with the help of Meteorologist Mark Thornton of Lake Erie WX and local sailors, will present an online lecture and discussion about the sudden powerful storm that struck Newport on Tuesday, August 25. Mark Thornton, considered an expert in marine weather forecasting, will detail the severe Narragansett Bay downburst on August 25. Mark will describe the meteorological phenomenon…

Halloween Howl Regatta

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Halloween Howl for Optimists will be held October 24-25 Regatta Page:  https://phlotilla.com/#/eventview/bLucozV45JZsszeAUdSY Halloween Howl for C420s and Laser Radials will be held October 31-November 1 Regatta Page: https://phlotilla.com/#/eventview/eVvjwzkbArMMe8Mnomqy

Rhode Island Optimist Championship

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Sail Newport is excited to host the biggest ticket show in town- the 2020 Rhode Island State Optimist Championship!  All optimist fleets are welcome to make their mark in the history books of Rhode Island sailing history with this featured event in September.  Please visit our Phlotilla site for regatta registration and race documents.

Rhode Island 420 Championship

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Sail Newport will host the Rhode Island 420 Championship September 19-20, 2020!

End-of-Season Dinghy Deals

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Dinghy Deals List (Brands, sizes, boat types and list of gear) The event will take place rain or shine Parking is free at Fort Adams Please come prepared to socially distance while in a waiting line or shopping All guests will be asked to sign-in for contact tracing Credit cards, cash and checks will be accepted! All sales final.

Sail for Hope

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

The Annual Race Around Jamestown and "last blast of the season" is coming up! Join us on the water in a sail boat or powerboat by registering at the link to the right. We can't have a party this year due to COVID, but please recruit donations in the name of your boat - for the annual top fundraising boat.…

All Decked Out Summer Fundraiser

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Please Join Us for Sail Newport’s All Decked Out Summer Fundraiser!   Five nights of incredible dining experiences on our waterfront deck to choose from: Sunday, August 16, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sold Out) Wednesday, August 19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August…

J/Fest Regatta

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Welcome J/80, J/70, J/105 and all J Boat classes who wish to compete in the PHRF divison for another fantastic J/Fest!

Sears Cup Area A Qualifying Regatta CANCELED

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

US Sailing has canceled the 2020 Chubb Youth Championships and thus the Area A Sears Cup has been cancelled as well.  We look forward to hosting US Sailing events in the future!

College Style Household 420 Racing

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

On back-to-back Saturday afternoons in June, Sail Newport will be giving household's the opportunity to relive their  glory days by offering 420 racing in a college/high school sailing format.  Maybe you want to show your spouse you're still a dinghy legend, maybe you want to show your kids you were a rockstar back in the day, or maybe you just…

Brooke E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic – Cancelled

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Sail Newport’s 2020 Brooke Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic will be held for the 19th year, Thursday, June 11th (mid-afternoon/report day) through Sunday, June 14th, 2020. Come learn from the best coaches and jump start your summer racing season! The application period will open February 1st and close March 31st. Learn more about the BEG Racing Clinic.