Less than 24 hours into the race, Comanche is already through the Gulf Steam and pressing to break Rambler’s elapsed time record from 2012. “We’re in Champagne conditions, making 20-25 knots,” said skipper Kenny Read. At press time 7:00PM in Bermuda, Comanche was 213 miles from the St. David’s Lighthouse finish in Bermuda doing 20kts. At that pace she would cross the finish […]
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47 Boats Withdraw from Newport Bermuda Race Prior To Start, 142 Boats Cross Start Line on Friday
Racing in the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch got underway right on schedule. It was a routine sequence with boats sailing close on the wind heading south to Bermuda. It was a flood tide, so only one boat was over early. Race historian John Rousmaniere said it was the most routine start he had […]
Watch and Follow the Start of the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race
The 50th thrash to the Onion Patch starts in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage at 3:00pm on Friday, with Castle Hill providing a grandstand view. Last minute preparations were underway early for the Newport Bermuda Race fleet getting ready for the first warning of the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch at 2:50PM EDT this afternoon [June 17]. […]
Weather is the Deep Concern for the 184 Boats Participating in 2016 Newport to Bermuda Race
As nearly 1,700 sailors who will soon race to Bermuda make their preparations, loading food and gear into their boats and lining up to pre-clear Bermuda customs and immigration, all of them have one question in mind: “What will the weather be?” And one answer: “I just hope it’ll favor my boat.” Sailors don’t agree […]
One week until the 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Clinic and Regatta hits Narragansett Bay
In one week Narragansett Bay will play host to the sailors of the 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Clinic and Regatta. Sailors from Canada, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico along with US sailors from Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Connecticut will be taking part. Sailors will be utilizing two of the three classes […]
Vanquish Boats Kicks Off Summer With a Launch Party at Newport Shipyard
Vanquish Boats has announced that the company will be hosting a Summer Launch Party on June 25, 2016 at the Newport Shipyard. From 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., all are invited to enjoy a cocktail, sponsored by KEEL vodka, and to climb aboard for the only opportunity of the summer to see all of the Vanquish models in one place, including […]
Newport Gulls Find Their Swing, Defeat North Adams SteepleCats on Wednesday night
Four Homers Power Gulls to Victory Newport defeats North Adams 11-4 to improve to .500 Four home runs by three different Gulls powered Newport to an 11-4 victory against the North Adams SteepleCats on Wednesday night at Cardines Field, as the team improved to 3-3 on the season. The Gulls, who picked up their first […]
American Athletic Conference Will Return to Newport in August for Football Summer Kickoff and Media Days
Coaches and players from the 12 American Athletic Conference schools will return to Newport on August 1st and 2nd for the league’s Summer Kickoff and Media Days. The American Athletic Conference membership consists of the University of Central Florida, the University of Cincinnati, East Carolina University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Houston, the University of […]
Newport Charter Yacht Show Returns Next Week, Boats Will Be Docked At A New Venue
Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen: Ready to Make Waves in Rhode Island Newport Shipyard General Manager Eli Dana announced back on November 19, 2015 that Newport Shipyard had acquired the Newport Charter Yacht Show from Newport Exhibition Group. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 through Friday, June 24, the Newport Charter Yacht Show has […]
Albury Brothers Boats Provides Sail Newport a New 27′ Powerboat
To better serve the boating public through Sail Newport, Albury Brothers Boats has built a new 27 foot powerboat to perform race management duties for the non-profit organization.This flush deck 27 was delivered to Sail Newport in Fort Adams State Park on Memorial Day weekend. She will be in continuous use performing race committee duties, as […]
Great Crew Work Keys Success at New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta Presented By Rolex
Tom Sutton and Stephanie Roble were two of the more than 1,000 sailors who competed at the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta Presented by Rolex. The two race under different circumstances – Sutton, an independent registered investment advisor, is a club racer from Houston, Tx., while Roble, the 2014 US Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman […]
Newport Gulls Fall to Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field on Monday Night
The Newport Gulls fell to the Ocean State Waves 4-1 on Monday night in front of 1,826 fans at Cardines Field. The Gulls, no-hit through seven innings by Waves pitching, including five perfect frames from starter Jordan Fulbright, managed just two hits total in the contest, plating their first run in the bottom of the ninth […]
Ida Lewis Distance Race Scheduled for August 19th
Many sailors dream of competing in offshore distance races, but the preparation, logistics and pure stamina required for it can be intimidating. That’s where the Ida Lewis Distance Race, scheduled for its 12thedition on August 19, can serve as either a stepping stone for those wanting to graduate to longer offshore races or a portfolio enhancer for […]
190 Boats Will Race in 2016 Newport Bermuda Race
An excerpt from Bermuda Race Facts – 2016 Dateline Newport RI: June 13, 2016— Action starts at 3:00PM EDT Friday, June 17 from Newport Rhode Island. The 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, one of very few international distance races, and (with the Transpac Race) one of just two of the world’s regularly scheduled […]
Rolex Will Present the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta This Weekend in Newport
Rolex, the luxury watch maker based in Switzerland, is proud to present the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta this weekend in Newport, R.I. The event marks the 58th year that Rolex and the New York Yacht Club have been in partnership. Commenced in 1958, it’s one of Rolex’s longest-standing relationships. Rolex’s many achievements […]
Newport International Boat Show Unveils New Education Series
New Courses Offer Hands-on Training and Informative Seminars by World-Renowned Instructors for Boaters of All Levels Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the 2016 Education Series for this year’s Boat Show. Greatly expanding on past offerings, the Newport International Boat Show will host on-water courses, seminars and […]
Newport Gulls Will Open 2016 Home Season on Friday Night
The Newport Gulls begin their 22-game home schedule at Cardines Field on Friday, June 10, with Discover Newport Opening Night 2016. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the Gulls will be handing out free 2016 magnet schedules to the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark, courtesy of Blue Plate Diner. Newport is set to […]
Newport County Chamber of Commerce Will Host Annual Golf Tournament on June 13th
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Golf Tournament at Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club on Monday, June 13th, with registration beginning at 11:45 a.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. During the tournament participants will have the opportunity to compete in putting, longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one contest. A light lunch sponsored by […]
Taylor Canfield’s ‘US One’ Wins World Match Racing Tour Newport
After six days of intense racing, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Taylor Canfield and his US One team won overall victory to become the World Match Racing Tour Newport champions. Today’s final race was a dramatic match between US One and WAKA Racing, skippered by New Zealand’s Phil Robertson. Newport, Rhode Island’s “City by the Sea,” served up sunny skies and […]
Today is Your Final Chance to Catch the World Match Racing Tour out at Fort Adams
The World Match Racing Tour wraps up today out at Fort Adams State Park, the final day will include high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Recap from Day #5 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the […]
Newport Polo Will Open 25th Season Today
Newport Polo will kick-off their 25th season on Saturday, June 4th when the Newport International Polo Series features USA vs. Mexico at 5pm. The 2016 Season will feature teams from around the world and from major U.S. cities playing against U.S.A. / Newport. The season is shaping to be an exciting one with action-packed polo matches, […]
World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Recap and Results
The race committee for the World Match Racing Tour Newport had its work cut out today, as the breeze, for the most part, refused to co-operate. After a full day out on the water, just one round of the Quarter Finals was completed. After some small ripples appeared on the surface of Newport Harbor, the […]
World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Schedule of Events
The World Match Racing Tour continues today out at Fort Adams State Park with high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Recap from Day #4 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 4 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the water with their helmeted crews […]
World Match Racing Tour: Day 4 Recap and Results
Winds of 10-15 knots off Fort Adams enabled the race organizers to pile in a full day of competition at the World Match Racing Tour Newport, to conclude the Super 16 Knockout round. The gusty conditions on Newport Harbor once again made for nail-biting racing with much hull flying and lead changes. The busy Super […]
Newport Gulls Looking for Families to Host 2016 Players
Got a Gull? Host Families Needed! Newport Gulls looking for families to host 2016 players Host families are the foundation of the Newport Gulls, and the organization is searching for a few more to take in players for the upcoming 2016 season. “Gulls host families have opened their homes to our players and coaches, who […]