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July 2019
The 2019 12 Metre World Championship
© SallyAnne Santos/Windlass Creative The International 12 Metre Class’ 2019 World Championship will be held in Newport, Rhode Island and hosted by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club and the 12 Metre Yacht Club. This will be the largest-ever gathering of 12 Metre yachts in the United States, with 24 boats from seven countries. The fleet will span the years 1928 -1987, including seven America’s Cup defenders and challengers, with racing on Rhode Island Sound, the site of nine America’s Cup competitions from…
Find out more »Onne van der Wal Photography Workshop on the Water: 12 Metre World Championship
$695
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph the largest-ever gathering of historic 12 Metre yachts in the U.S. aboard M/V Gansett, with individual instruction from award-winning photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Onne van der Wal. Gansett is a stable, comfortable boat with cushioned bench seating, a hard top over the bottom deck and a top deck which is higher for great shooting perspective. You can also shoot from the bow. Captain Jeff is an excellent captain and with Onne’s…
Find out more »Onne van der Wal Photography Workshop on the Water: The Candy Store Cup
$695
This is a fantastic opportunity to shoot gorgeous superyachts (100 feet and above) racing on Narragansett Bay aboard M/V Gansett, with individual instruction from award-winning photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Onne van der Wal. Gansett is a stable, comfortable boat with cushioned bench seating, a hard top over the bottom deck and a top deck which is higher for great shooting perspective. You can also shoot from the bow. Captain Jeff is an excellent captain and with Onne’s…
Find out more »August 2019
40th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by IYRS
Organized by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club and hosted by the IYRS School of Technology & Trades in Newport, Rhode Island, this Classic Yacht Owners Association Challenge Series event features racing in Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.
Find out more »October 2019
20th Annual North American Rally to the Caribbean
The North American Rally to the Caribbean (NARC), which is free to participants, departs from Newport, Rhode Island on October 26 (*or the best weather window near that date), bound for Bermuda and then St. Maarten. The NARC Rally started in 2000 when organizer Hank Schmitt was moving a fleet of Swans from Newport, RI back to the French side of St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Since Hank was in charge of providing 10 skippers and crew…
Find out more »April 2020
7th Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival
An all-volunteer event in support of Daffodillion, a non-profit organization that has beautified the City by the Sea with over 1 million daffodils, Daffodil Days features a variety of free activities including the Newport Rhode Races, Daffy Doggies on Parade, Tour de Jonquilles Bike Ride, Daffodil Garden Party at Bellevue House, Driving Miss Daffodil Classic Car Parade, Bellevue Avenue Classic Car Display, and much more. For more details, visit newportdaffydays.com.
Find out more »September 2021
Newport International Boat Show
Hundreds of new sailboats and powerboats will be on display as this show celebrates 50 Years, along with thousands of products and services from domestic and international exhibitors.
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Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport
Hundreds of new sailboats & powerboats will be on display, along with thousands of products & services from domestic and international exhibitors.
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23rd Annual NARC rally start
The North American Rally to the Caribbean departs from Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, October 29 (*or the best weather window after that date), bound for Bermuda and then on to St. Maarten. For more information, contact Hank Schmitt at 1-800-472-7724 or [email protected], or log onto sailopo.com.
Find out more »July 2024
Onne van der Wal Photography Workshop on the Water
With the TP52 Worlds providing spectacular shooting, Onne will discuss composition & technical camera settings, answer all questions, and offer his tips and tricks of the trade! Reserve your space at 401-849-5556 or [email protected].
Find out more »September 2024
Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport
Hundreds of new sailboats and powerboats will be on display, along with thousands of products and services from domestic and international exhibitors.
Find out more »October 2024
25th Annual NARC start
10/26* 25th Annual NARC start (*or the best weather window after that date) The North American Rally to the Caribbean departs from Newport, Rhode Island bound for Bermuda and then on to St. Maarten. To learn more, contact Hank Schmitt at1-800-472-7724 or [email protected]; or log onto sailopo.com.
Find out more »November 2024
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
Launch the holiday season! Newport Yacht Club is open to the public that evening, and spectators can watch the parade from Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and all points around Newport Harbor. Prizes for Best Decorated Sailboat (recreational & commercial), Best Decorated Powerboat (recreational & commercial), Best Decorated Fishing Boat, Best Decorated Porch or Dock, and Most Team Spirit. Starts at 6:00 pm in Newport, Rhode Island. To learn more, call 401-847-9109 ext. 2 or visit discovernewport.org.
Find out more »Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
Launch the holiday season! Newport Yacht Club is open to the public that evening, and spectators can watch the parade from Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and all points around Newport Harbor. Prizes for Best Decorated Sailboat (recreational & commercial), Best Decorated Powerboat (recreational & commercial), Best Decorated Fishing Boat, Best Decorated Porch or Dock, and Most Team Spirit.
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