12 Meter Sailing Schedule - May 30 to June 1

Welcome in June by sailing in Newport, Rhode Island!

2 Hour Sail Cruises aboard America's Cup 12 Meter Yachts - $73/person

Friday, May 30 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, May 31 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Saturday, May 31- 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, June 1 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

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

Déjà vu - 12 Meter Charters Wins Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor!

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For the second year in a row, 12 Meter Charters has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.  This award places 12 Meter Charters in the top-performing 10% of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor and is given to businesses that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.  

Congratulations to our fabulous crew!  Thank you to our wonderful clients, supporters and friends for sailing with us!  We look forward to welcoming you aboard this season. 

Not sure what all the hype is about? Join 12 Meter Charters for a sail! We offer sailing options in Newport for groups of one to over 300 guests.  Here are just a few of the great events 12 Meter Charters offers:

• Unique corporate outings
• Fun team-building activities
• Wedding party event
• Bachelorette/Bachelor parties
• Sunset sails
• Family reunions
• Celebrations

Contact 12 Meter Charters today for more information about sailing in Newport, RI!

Love is in the Air...

Love is in the Air in Newport, RI! The weather is cold outside but the thought of sailing in Newport warms our hearts! So in the month of LOVE we thought we would blow some warm thoughts of summer in Newport your way. Don't let the cold get you down...sailing season in Newport is only a few months away! We would love for you to join us in 2014.

Boatyard Update: Heritage Gets Her Shine!

Check out these before and after pictures of Heritage in the boatyard last week.  Before varnish and after varnish, what a difference a few coats makes!  Man we love to see US 23's golden shine - can't wait until our girl is back in Newport.  

Farewell Heritage!

Last week our bright hulled beauty wrapped up another fabulous season of 12 Meter sailing in Newport!  Thank you to everyone who joined us aboard Heritage this season.  We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2013!

Welcome Aboard October - Hungry Anyone?

Think October means all the outdoor fun has ended?  Not in Newport!  This weekend kicks off a month full of great waterfront events in the city-by-the-sea. From wschnitzel to lobster bisque, October weekends in Newport will offer guests fall foods and fun by the harbor!

October 6 and 7 - Newport's International Ocktoberfest

October 13 and 14 - Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

October 20 - Newport Food Truck Festival

October is also our last month of 12 Meter sailing in Newport for 2012 so we are packing in as much time on the water as we can.  Come join us and check out these great October events in Newport.  Winter is long...don't miss the boat!

Dolphins Racing Heritage!

Yesterday, during Heritage's first sail of October we had an unexpected race.  Not your typical race against another sailboat, Heritage was racing dolphins!  

While sailing north of the Newport Bridge in Narragansett Bay, Heritage was greeted by a school of dolphins.  Check out these amazing pictures Captain Duncan took of Heritage sailing with the dolphins.  Another UNFORGETTABLE day of 12 Meter sailing in Newport!

12 Meter Weekend Sailing Schedule

We are ready to cruise into another fabulous Newport weekend!  Enjoy the glorious September weather by sailing with 12 Meter Charters.  Winter is long...get out on the water while you can!

Weekend 12 Meter Sailing Schedule 

2 hour Harbor Cruises - $73/person

Friday, September 21 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Saturday, September 22 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Sunday, September 23 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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

Customized private charters also available.

Weekend Sailing Schedule - All About Boats In Newport!

Weekend 12 Meter Sailing Schedule 

2 hour Harbor Cruises - $73/person

Friday, September 14 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday, September 15 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Sunday, September 16 - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Sunday, September 16 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

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

Customized private charters also available.

The Tradition of Sailing

Check out this great footage from this year's Opera House Cup in Nantucket!


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12 Meter Charters - July 2012 in Pictures!

July 2012 was filled with fireworks and fabulous fun in Newport!  Check out some of the sailing highlights below.  Thank you to all that joined us!

Final Race of the America's Cup World Series in Newport

4th of July Sunset Sailing and Fireworks Viewing in Newport Harbor

Tall Ships Sail into Newport

Ocean State Tall Ships Festival - Tall Ships Docked in Newport Harbor

Tall Ships' Parade of Sail in Narragansett Bay

Columbia Wins the Traditional 12 Meter Class of New York Yacht Club Race Week

Family Birthday Celebration aboard Heritage

Hitting the Big Screen - Video Shoot Aboard Heritage

Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park