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Newport Yacht Named to National Historic Register
The 1958 sailing yacht Weatherly recently received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of naval architecture, engineering, and recreation. Edward F. Sanderson, executive director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, announced that the National Park Service has listed Weatherly on the National Register of Historic… SEE MORE
Stripers Move Into Rough Rhode Island Water
Conditions along the oceanfront have been very rough the last few days as the big storm from a few days ago departed and a strong northeast wind developed in its wake. The rocky shores along Gansett were taking a pounding yesterday. Yet, if you could find clean water, you could… SEE MORE
SBA Accepts Offer for Future Park at Rocky Point
On Sept. 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has accepted the State of Rhode Island's offer to purchase 80+ acres of the Rocky Point property in Warwick. Some 40 acres have already been preserved along the coastline. The remaining acreage will be the future home of a state… SEE MORE
How to Fool False Albacore
Albie fever has been gripping the Rhode Island shoreline recently, with record numbers of them around and record numbers of fishermen trying. A week ago was spectacular, with acres and acres of bay anchovies, miles of false albacore busting, rampaging schools of blues, and stripers along the rocks. Now, it… SEE MORE
Turner, Conner Return to 12-Meter Yachts in RI
America’s Cup history will repeat itself this week when the 2012 12 Metre North American Championships feature two of sailing’s most famous skippers, Ted Turner and Dennis Conner, reuniting with their winning tacticians, Gary Jobson and Tom Whidden, respectively. Turner, an American media mogul and philanthropist who is also an… SEE MORE
Albacore Insanity as Blitz Hits Narragansett Shore
Call it insanity. I went down to Gansett to meet my sons for a day of shore fishing thinking a couple of bluefish would be great on this beautiful summer day. Instead, we hit the jackpot as an all-day blitz of albies and blues lit up the shoreline for miles.… SEE MORE
Sailing Read Brothers Win RI Business Award
Brad and Ken Read, brothers from Newport who have become two of the state's most famous sailors, were honored September 15 for their work in promoting Rhode Island as a destination in which boaters can both play and get marine work done. The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association presented its… SEE MORE
Hunt 44 Wins 'Best New Powerboat' in Newport
We could tell that the brand-new Hunt 44 power yacht was turning some heads on the dock at the Newport International Boat Show, so it didn't come as a complete surprise when this new design won the show's "Best New Powerboat" award. Hunt Yachts also took the award for "Best… SEE MORE
Yachts of All Sizes Shine at Newport Boat Show
Every year, we are awed by the yachts that congregate in Narragansett Bay for the Newport International Boat Show. Just as New England boaters are coming to terms with the fact that the season will come to an end in a month or so, this in-the-water show allows them a… SEE MORE
Free Demo Sails to Be Offered at Newport Boat Show
C.W. Hood Yachts is pleased to announce that a CW Hood 32 Daysailer will be available for demonstration sails offered by Sail America’s Discover Sailing Program at the Newport International Boat Show, September 13-16, 2012 in Newport. “We are delighted to have one of our CW Hood 32’s available for… SEE MORE
Former Cup Yacht Wins Again at Classic Yacht Regatta
We had a great weekend competing in the 33rd Annual Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport on September 1 and 2. Blue skies and moderate but shifty winds welcomed a beautiful collection of classic yachts to Newport for the MoY Classic Yacht Regatta. We had tight racing in… SEE MORE
Hopeful Signs for Better Fishing In RI
I 'm guessing we have turned the corner on the worst summer fishing for stripers that many of us have ever seen on the mainland shore here in Rhode Island. I got out twice this weekend. Although I hate going down on these crowded holiday weekends, I had to move… SEE MORE