This summer, Newport was host to multiple Volvo Ocean Race teams as they completed Trans-Atlantic crossings in preparation for the big race starting next year! The Volvo Ocean Race takes teams around the world, with a combination of offshore and inshore racing at multiple city ports. One of the last ports of call for the VOR will be Newport, so several teams found it a perfect location to complete...
The seasons are changing and everyone is looking ahead to autumn. But before the summer was over and school was back in session, the Wickford Sailing Association had one last day of classes which I was lucky enough to be on the water for! It was a picturesque summer day, beautiful sun and temperatures, a steady seabreeze, and the Racing class was hosting a Pro-Am Regatta in conjunction with...
The last weeks of Wednesday Night Racing hosted by Wickford Yacht club absolutely flew by! There were windy nights and almost airless nights. Brilliant sundowns and cloudy ones. We missed the last night of racing but still managed to eek out a 4th place for the season, which isn't too shabby for our broad and sluggish Nonsuch 30! It's really more of a cruiser than a racer...Here are just a few...
It's the end of the season. School is starting and summer is gone. But these kids certainly made the best of their sunny summer months! From Providence to North Kingstown, here are some of my favorite smiles from across the bay as the junior sailing season drew to a close. Enjoy!See more photos in the Viewing Galleries
Narragansett Bay Yachting Association organizes events for sailors all over the bay, particularly junior events that give young sailors an opportunity to race with juniors from outside their own programs. There are multiple events for Optis, 420s and Lasers throughout the summer, and then there's Race Week. This US Sailing Junior Olympic Sailing Festival for the past several years has been hosted...
