Set sail for a taste of Newport's Folk Festival!

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, August 1 and 2, Newport's 50th Folk Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park overlooking Narragansett Bay.

50 years after he appeared at the first Newport Folk Festival, Pete Seeger will headline the event as it gets a new name, George Wein’s Folk Festival 50. For the full line up check out www.folkfestival50.com

The music will be playing from 11:30am to 7:00pm 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 fantastic, folksy fun aboard our America’s Cup yachts!

Weekend Schedule

Friday, July 31 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, August 1 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Saturday, August 1 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Sunday, August 2 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Sunday, August 2 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Sunday, August 2 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Call 401-851-1216 for reservations or email sail@12metercharters.com

Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 - Newport's Jazz Festival

Sails available throughout the weekend. Call for details!

Saturday, August 22 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

America's Cup Racing Regatta - watch or participate. Call 401-851-1216 for more information!

Weekend Ticketed Sail Schedule

Sail in Newport, Rhode Island!

Public Ticketed Sails aboard America's Cup Yachts!

$68 per guest

Weekend Schedule

Friday, July 24 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, July 25 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sunday, July 26 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Call 401-851-1216 for reservations or email sail@12metercharters.com

Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 22 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
America's Cup Racing Regatta - watch or participate.

Call 401-851-1216 for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard our America's Cup Yachts!

Set Sail aboard our America's Cup Yachts, what you need to know:
- 2 hour sails priced at $68 per person.
- Sailing May through October. 12 Meter Charters' two-hour Ticketed Sails depart daily, upon demand, from downtown Newport.
- Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Gift certificates available.
- Reservations required. No refunds within 24 hours of sailing.
- For more information about chartering our America's Cup 12 Meters please contact the 12 Meter Charters office at 800.820.1223 or email sail@12metercharters.com Sail aboard an

America's Cup 12 Meter Yacht - The Ultimate Newport Experience!

Team Member of the Month

July 2009

Meet our Captains and Crew

Photo by Anthony Quintano, Quintano Media

Olivia Chapman - Mate on Heritage

12 Meter Charters is thrilled to welcome Olivia Chapman aboard our team this season! Olivia joined us in May as mate on Heritage. But her sailing days did not start there. Olivia grew up in the Ocean State and has logged over 7000 nautical miles sailing! She has sailed from Bermuda to Newport and, most recently, sailed in South East Asia with the academic program, Sea/mester. Olivia's latest nautical feat? She completed the training for and obtained her 100 ton USCG offshore captain's license.

When she is not sailing Olivia is studying at Suffolk University in Boston. She is a junior and is majoring in International Business and Finance.Mate

Olivia and the team of 12 Meter Charters look forward to welcoming you aboard our America’s Cup 12 Meter yachts!

America's Cup Fact July 2009

America's Cup Question of the Month
July 2009

Test your knowledge of the "Auld Mug."

In the 1930's, prior to 12 Meter yachts, what type of yachts raced in the America's Cup?
Answer Below.

From 1930 to 1937 J-Class Sloops, known as J-Boats, raced in the America's Cup. Like the 12 Meter yachts, J-Boats were designed based on a formula. However, J-Boats, at about 135 feet long, were much larger, more expensive to build, and required a larger crew than their successor, the 12 Meter.

Today, only a handful of J-boats remain sailing in the world. But come to Newport this weekend! You will not only have the opportunity to see J-boats sailing, but you will see them race! The new 138′ J-Class Sloop, HANUMAN, will make her debut racing in this weekend's Newport Bucket Regatta against the America's Cup winner, Ranger. HANUMAN is a replica of the famous English J-Class Sloop, ENDEAVOUR II, which raced against RANGER in the 1937 America’s Cup off Newport. Click here for more about HANUMAN and the Newport Bucket Regatta!

Come to Newport this weekend to watch the magnificent America's Cup J-boats race again! Catch all the action from the water aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter Yachts.

Call 401-851-1216 for more information. We love answering questions!

Ticketed Sail Schedule This Weekend

Public Ticketed Sails aboard America's Cup Yachts! $68 per guest

Weekend Schedule
Friday, July 10 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, July 11 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Sunday, July 12 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Call 401-851-1216 for reservations or email sail@12metercharters.com

Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 18 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

America's Cup Racing Regatta - watch or participate.

Call 401-851-1216 for more information!

Saturday, June 10 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you aboard our America's Cup Yachts!
Set Sail aboard our America's Cup Yachts!

What you need to know:

- 2 hour sails priced at $68 per person.

- Sailing May through October. 12 Meter Charters' two-hour Ticketed Sails depart daily, upon demand, from downtown Newport.

- Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Gift certificates available.

- Reservations required. No refunds within 24 hours of sailing.

- For more information about chartering our America's Cup 12 Meters please contact the 12 Meter Charters office at 800.820.1223 or email sail@12metercharters.com Sail aboard an

America's Cup 12 Meter Yacht - The Ultimate Newport Experience!

America's Cup Racing Experience - Newport, RI

Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta!

12 Meter Charters and Schooner Adirondack II have teamed up to provide you with the experience of a lifetime!

Participate aboard an America's Cup contender or spectate aboard Adirondack II. Aboard the America’s Cup racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.

Aboard the 80 foot, traditional schooner, spectator yacht you will be there to view all the America’s Cup action while enjoying the grace and comfort of Adirondack II!

At the end of our America’s Racing Experience everyone is a winner!

Upcoming Sail: Saturday, July 18- 2:00pm to 4:00pm *call for additional dates

Participate aboard a 12 Meter - $68

Spectate aboard Adirondack II - $40

Call 401.851.1216 today to reserve your tickets!

Sunshine in Newport, Rhode Island!

The sun is finally shining in Newport, Rhode Island! Dry out and enjoy the sun with a day on the water in Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay! Set sail aboard one of our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts this weekend. $68/person, sailing Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Call 401-851-1216 for details.

Next America's Cup Racing Experience July 18!

America's Cup Racing Experience - July 18, Reserve your tickets today!

Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta!12 Meter Charters and Schooner Adirondack II have teamed up to provide you with the experience of a lifetime!
Participate aboard an America's Cup contender or Spectate aboard Adirondack II.

Aboard the America’s Cup racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.

Aboard the 80 foot, traditional schooner, spectator yacht you will be there to view all the America’s Cup action while enjoying the grace and comfort of Adirondack II!

At the end of our America’s Racing Experience everyone is a winner!

Saturday, July 18 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Participate aboard a 12 Meter - $68
Spectate aboard Adirondack II - $40

Call 401.851.1216 today to reserve your spot!