Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Jazzy Weekend Sailing Schedule - August 1 to 4


Come aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts this weekend and as an added bonus you'll get a taste of some jazzy tunes!  August 2, 3, and 6, Newport's Jazz Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park overlooking Narragansett Bay. 


The music will be playing from 11:00am to 6:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday at the waterfront festival.  Aboard our 12 Meter yachts you will get a glimpse of the sights and sounds of the festival as you enjoy sailing on beautiful Narragansett Bay.  Come to Newport this weekend for jazzed up sailing aboard our America’s Cup 12 Meter yachts!

Weekend Schedule 

Thursday, August 1 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday, August 2 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, August 3 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Saturday, August 3 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, August 3 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, August 4 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Sunday, August 4 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, August 4 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

2 Hour America's Cup 12 Meter Sails - $73/person
Use coupon code JAZZY for $10 off tickets  

Call 401-851-1216 for reservations or book online.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Sailing aboard Heritage with the Girl Scouts!

Yesterday Team Heritage welcomed aboard a Girl Scout troop from New York.  The girls loved participating and learning about sailing aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter.  The helped hoist the sails, grind the winches, and even took the helm.  They are already asking their troop leader about sailing lessons back home in New York.  Thanks for sailing with us in Newport, we think you have earned your Girl Scout sailing badge!







Monday, July 29, 2013

Tom Cruise becomes an America's Cup Sailor!

Yesterday after racing against Luna Rossa in the Louis Vuitton Cup Emirates, Team New Zealand had their biggest thrill of the day. Tom Cruise and his son Connor jumped onboard ETNZ's AC72 and took the helm on a thrill ride around San Francisco Bay.  "Go, go, go!"  Tom recalls the crew yelling as he was put to the test on the grinders.  Will this be his next action role?




Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Newport is getting Folksy this Weekend!

Heritage sailing past the Newport Folk Festival - by www.nesbittphoto.com


Come aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts this weekend and as an added bonus you'll get a taste of some great tunes! This weekend, July 27 and 28, Newport's Folk Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park overlooking Narragansett Bay.

The music will be playing from 10:00am to 7:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday at the waterfront festival. Aboard our 12 Meter yachts you will get a glimpse of the sights and sounds of the festival as you enjoy sailing on beautiful Narragansett Bay. Come to Newport this weekend for fantastic, folksy fun aboard our America’s Cup yachts!

Weekend Schedule
2 Hour America's Cup 12 Meter Sails - $73/person

Thursday, July 25 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday, July 26 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, July 27 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Saturday, July 27 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 27 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sunday, July 28 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Sunday, July 28 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Call 401-851-1216 for reservations or book online.




Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 - Newport's Jazz Festival
Sails available throughout the weekend. Call for details!




Monday, July 22, 2013

12 Meter Yachts Doing What They Do Best...Racing!

Yesterday was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for 12 Meter Racing!  With little to no wind all morning the breeze came up just enough for our 3:00pm departure.  It was an America's Cup 12 Meter match race with 1958's Columbia pitted against 1970's Heritage.  With 12-15 sailing enthusiasts aboard the racing began!  After the two leg race Columbia came out on top winning the day's regatta.  Don't worry Team Heritage - there will be a rematch!

Check out these great shots by Suzanne Manchester.  Join us for our another 12 Meter Racing Experience, open to the public, on September 15 or September 22 from 3:00pm to 5:30pm.  Have a private party or corporate group?  We offer racing charters for groups.  12 Meter Racing is a Newport experience not to be missed!

  


Check out all of Suzanne Manchester's wonderful Newport waterfront photos on her Facebook page.  She has some spectacular Newport sunsets!


Saturday, July 20, 2013

At the 12 Meter Helm!

These guests aren't old enough to drive a car yet but they sure can drive a 12 Meter!  12 Meter Charters enjoys having sailors of all ages aboard.






  








Friday, July 19, 2013

June 2013 In Pictures

June was a fabulous month of sailing in Newport for 12 Meter Charters!  Check out some of the sailing highlights below.  Thanks to all that joined us aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts!


Sailing fun with a Bridal Party aboard Heritage.




Columbia wins at the New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta.



Sunny racing for the annual Essex Yacht Club 12 Meter Challenge.








Columbia sails onto an episode of Fox New Connecticut's Day Trippers.







Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Weekend Sailing Schedule - July 18 to 21

Beat the heat and enjoy the ocean breeze in Newport!  Cool off with a 12 Meter Sail!



Thursday, July 18 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday, July 19 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, July 20- 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 20 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, July 21 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm



12 Meter Racing Experience - $75 per person
Sunday, July 21 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm 


Call 401-851-1216 for tickets or book online.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 2013


This weekend is the culmination of the Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 2013.  Our America's Cup winner, Columbia, will be a part of two events for Newport Sailing Week.  

Columbia will be featured in the Champions On The Breeze Exhibition at IYRS.  Cory Silken, former 12 Meter crew member and marine photographer, has some fantastic shots of Columbia in the exhibition.  Make sure you check in out while you are in Newport, the show is open through Sunday, 12-7pm.  

Columbia will also be competing in the Newport Regatta, July 13 and 14.  As always, sail fast Team Columbia! 




Second, Third and Fourth Photos by Cory Silken.






Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 2012 from Studiomilano on Vimeo.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Weekend Sailing Schedule - July 12 to 14


Friday, July 12 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, July 13 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 13 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, June 23 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Sunday, June 23 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm



Call 401-851-1216 for tickets or book online.


An Evening of Fireworks Fun Aboard Heritage!

12 Meter Charters enjoyed another spectacular 4th of July in Newport!  Over the holiday weekend we enjoyed fabulous day sails aboard our 12 Meter yachts and two evenings of fireworks viewing aboard Heritage.  On Thursday, July 4th guests enjoyed the Newport fireworks display from aboard Heritage in Newport harbor.  Then on Saturday, July 6th guests had a wonderful sunset sail and viewing of Jamestown's fireworks display aboard Heritage.  Check out this great shots Mate Gus took during the Jamestown cruise!  We hope you had a wonderful holiday!