As I mentioned recently, I've been trying to find time for creative work instead of the sailing events that consume my summer calendar. So, with a clear sky and dusk moonrise in the forecast, I packed up my seascape photography kit and made my way to Second Beach in Newport. Too often I find myself running to nearby beaches like the North Kingstown Town Beach or Narragansett Beach for last minute...
Newport is a living landmark in nautical history, teaming with salty souls. The city's roots reach back to 1639 and has long been a sailing icon of the world. Multiple Newport companies offer sailing charters and daysails, including 12 Meter Charters which hosts a fleet of five 12 Meters plus a handful of other classic yachts. I went for a sail this summer aboard the sleek and iconic Heritage,...
The Brooke Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinicis not just any sailing clinic. Young sailors from all over submit applications in the hope they are accepted for 4 days of advanced instruction and coaching by some of the best in the business. This year sailors from New England, Canada, California, US Virgin Island, and even Signapore were accepted for the clinic, which was hosted by Sail Newport in late...
Newport was the chosen location for the incredibly well attended Etchells World Championship Regatta this year. Over 90 boats came from far and wide, across the USA, Switzerland, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Australia, and more for 5 days of one-design competition just off of Brenton Point. With several pre-race days of practice and training, plus the 5 days of competition, it was almost two full weeks of...
High School Sailingfor Rhode Island culminated in the State Championship hosted out of Fort Adams by teams from Rogers and Middletown. Twelve high school teams competed on a sunny May afternoon with just about the most perfect conditions anyone could ask for! There was a calm consistent southerly rolling through the harbor, and a warm sun overhead. Racing started around 3:30pm and there was...
