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.

September 26 in Newport's America's Cup History

September 26 is a day that will live forever in America's Cup history.  On this day in 1958 and 1983 two unforgettable America's Cup races ended in Newport!  Sailing fans across the country felt the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

VICTORY!  September 26, 1958 - 12 Meter US 16, Columbia beat her English competitor, Sceptre, in the fourth and final race of the America's Cup.  This victory made Columbia the first 12 Meter yacht to win the America's Cup.  It has been 54 years but she is still sailing strong!

DEFEAT!  September 26, 1983 - Australia II beat Dennis Conner's Liberty in the seventh and final race ending the American's 132 year winning streak and taking the America's Cup out of Newport!

America's Cup Winner Courageous Returns to Racing in Newport!

Bannister's Wharf welcomes back America's Cup Winner Courageous to Newport.  It has been 35 years since Courageous won the America's Cup and this weekend she will be racing in Newport again!

Check out Bannister Wharf's David Ray discussing the 1977 America's Cup win.  Welcome back to Newport Courageous!

Birthday Celebration Aboard Heritage!

Earlier this summer we had a wonderful family Birthday Celebration aboard 12 Meter Heritage!  Three generations of sailors gathered to celebrate an 80th Birthday in Newport.  From hoisting the sails to taking the helm everyone got involved in the sailing!  Wouldn't you just love to have this much fun on your birthday?  Thank you for celebrating with us!

 

 

Columbia Wins 1958 America's Cup in Newport!

Vintage footage of our 12 Meter, Columbia, winning the 1958 America's Cup in Newport!  After over 50 years, she is still racing strong and sailing fast in Newport.  Look for her on the race course again soon!


  

Bannister's Wharf Dressed in Red, White and Blue!

  

Newport's America's Cup World Series Recap

June 30 - Day 3 America's Cup World Series Newport

Day 3 was another great day for Oracle Team USA Spithill and they top the leader board going into tomorrow's finals.  One more day of America's Cup World Series Racing in Newport!



Check out the view from on board our 12 Meter yachts!

June 29 - Day 2 America's Cup World Series Racing

It was all about Oracle Team USA on Day 2 of America's Cup World Series racing in Newport!  On the second day of racing in Newport, Oracle Team USA Spithill continued their winning streak winning the Fleet Race.

The match race semi finals were dominated by TEAM USA making it an all America's Final on Sunday.  Stay tuned, the competition at the America's Cup World Series in Newport is just heating up!

June 28 - Day 1 of America's Cup World Series Racing

Oracle Team USA Spithill leads the Fleet Racing after Day 1 of the America's Cup World Series in Newport.  Do you think his team is the fastest or he was just lucky yesterday because it was his Birthday?  Stay tuned today to find out!

Great shot of Oracle Team USA Spithill as seen from on board 

America's Cup 12 Meter Contender, Heritage. 

    

Live Webcam of America's Cup Village in Newport

Celebrate 4th of July with Sailing in Newport

4th of July in Newport, Rhode Island

Set sail this 4th of July week aboard a 12 Meter Yacht!

Sail aboard the America's Cup 12 Meter yachts of Newport, Rhode Island.  Salute summer in style with a sail aboard one of our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts.  Whether you are visiting Newport for the day or the week, with a group or just by yourself, 12 Meter Charters has a sailing experience for you!

Throughout the 4th of July weekend we are offering Harbor Sail Cruises, $73/person for a two hour sail.  Participate in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the sights!  Call for tickets or book online!

4th of July Week Sailing Schedule

Monday, July 2 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Tuesday, July 3 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 4 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 4 - 7:30pm Fireworks Cruise $99/person
*Newport Fireworks

Thursday, July 5 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday, July 6 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, July 7 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, July 7 - - 7:30pm Fireworks Cruise $99/person *Jamestown Fireworks

Sunday, July 8 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Looking for a more intimate excursion?  Book a private charter and an America's Cup yacht is yours to cruise beautiful Narragansett Bay in style.  Rates start at $950 and accommodates up to 15 guests.  Sailing times are still available for the holiday week.  Call 401-851-1216 for details.  We love answering questions.

Let us welcome you aboard for a spectacular 4th of July experience!

America's Cup Racers Resting in Newport Harbor

Resting after a long day of sailing in Newport, Rhode Island!  More sailing tomorrow!

Countdown to the America's Cup World Series in Newport!

Just a few more days until the America's Cup racing starts in Newport.  Join 12 Meter Charters in Newport for this amazing event!

America's Cup Racers in Newport again!

Welcome back to Newport!  This week the AC45's have started practicing for the upcoming America's Cup World Series in Newport!  Here are some great shots of the current America's Cup racers as seen from aboard our former America's Cup 12 Meter racers.  Don't miss this opportunity to see America's Cup Racing in Newport!  

  

  

  

John F. Kennedy America's Cup Speech in Newport

America's Cup History - On September 14, 1962, President John F. Kennedy spoke at an America's Cup event in Newport, Rhode Island.  Listen to his passionate words about sailing and the sea.

John F. Kennedy,

“I really don’t know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it is because in addition to the fact that the sea changes and the light changes, and ships change, it is because we all came from the sea. And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch it we are going back from whence we came.”

For the complete speech visit Newport Yacht Spotters.