Posts Tagged ‘sailing’
Sail Newport Buys 14 New J/7 Keelboat Fleet for Public Access Sailing
Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s public sailing center, announced at the Newport International Boat Show today that the organization purchased a new fleet of fourteen J/7 sailboats for its public access sailing programs. The J/7 is a newly designed 23′ daysailer with an extra-large and comfortable cockpit, an optimized deck layout for simplicity and efficiency, a…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Safety Orange, Get Fresh, Deer Hunting and Fly Fishing Classes, AgInnovation, Sail Away
Orange you glad that safety is always in style? With hunting season kicking off, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds the public that it’s time to break out your finest fluorescent orange fashions for your fall forest frolicking. Yes, it clashes with everything, but it helps keep you safe. Starting this weekend…
Read MoreBankNewport Supports Hands-On Science and Sailing Program at Sail Newport
Photo: BankNewport President & CEO Jack Murphy, and Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read (both center) are joined by Pell Elementary School 4th grade students and teachers and Sail Newport team members to celebrate another successful year of Sail Newport’s Science and Sailing Program, a free experiential learning initiative, with funding support by BankNewport. Funds…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Narragansett Sailing and Boating School now owned by Philippe Perut
Narragansett Sailing and Boating School (NSBS), a premier sailing and marine training center in Rhode Island, is excited to announce new ownership. Philippe Perut has officially taken the helm, continuing the school’s mission to provide top-tier sailing education and hands-on marine training. Operating from two locations—Barrington and Warwick, RI—NSBS offers American Sailing Association (ASA)-certified sailing…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Radio-controlled sailing, wearing orange, FEMA re-releases nuclear planning guide
Photo, top: Local sailors compete during all four seasons in Newport, RI. – Henry DiPietro/Newport Model Sailing Club Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled DragonFlite95 (DF95) National Championship. The regatta will occur October 16-19, 2025, and will be the…
Read MoreConanicut Island Sailing Foundation’s free sailing program sponsored by Lila Delman Compass
Photo: Lila Delman Compass Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation (CISF) announces a significant new partnership with Lila Delman Compass for sponsorship of its summer 2024 season of Community Free Sailing. The Lila Delman Compass sponsorship will support multiple opportunities throughout the summer of 2024 for people of all ages to get on the water and learn…
Read More12 Metre World Championship: 5 days of racing in Newport
12 Metre World Championships in Newport, RI
Read MoreThe Ocean Race is here – Ocean Live Park opens TODAY with activities for all
Ocean Live Park, the race village for The Ocean Race Newport at Fort Adams State Park, officially opens tomorrow, Saturday, May 13, with an Opening Ceremony planned for 11:00 a.m. on the Ocean State Stage. Ocean Live Park is a family-friendly festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport celebrating sailing with exhibits, food trucks,…
Read MoreSail Newport, BankNewport partner for education feature at Ocean Race Newport stopover
Sail Newport announces that BankNewport will be the Presenting Partner of the Exploration Zone at The Ocean Race Newport stopover, May 13-21. The interactive exhibit for all ages will feature sailing, ocean health, coastal sustainability, marine science, technology, and art.“ We are thrilled to be the presenting partner of the Exploration Zone at the Ocean…
Read MoreNewport’s Ida Lewis Distance Race a 2-day sprint
Ida Lewis Distance Race Pleases Veterans and Newcomers Alike Now that the Newport to Bermuda Race is in the history books, sailors are setting their sights on the next offshore racing opportunity, the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales, scheduled to start on Friday, August 18. However, unlike the Newport to Bermuda Race, which…
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