12 Meter Yacht Club Racing in Newport!

Earlier this month, 12 Meter Charters welcomed aboard the 5th Annual Eastern Connecticut 12 Meter Challenge in Newport.  Yacht Clubs from Connecticut including Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, North Cove Yacht Club, Thames Yacht Club, Baldwin Yacht Club and Pettipaug Yacht Club competed aboard six 12 Meter yachts in Narragansett Bay.  After four races and lots of friendly competition, the North Cove Yacht Club took home top honors winning the regatta.  Second place went to Essex Corinthian Yacht Club aboard Columbia and third to the Baldwin Yacht Club aboard Heritage.  It was a fabulous day of sailing and racing in Newport, here are some great shots from the day.  Thank you to all who joined us!

Photo by - www.danbouchardphotography.com

Photo by - www.danbouchardphotography.com

Photo by Duncan Todd

Photo by Duncan Todd

Photo by - www.danbouchardphotography.com

Photo by - www.danbouchardphotography.com

Photo by - www.danbouchardphotography.com

Photo by Duncan Todd

The Prize!

Sailing in Newport, RI - Weekend Schedule

This weekend is the last weekend of June.  Don't let summer slip away - come enjoy Newport, RI by sailing or RACING with 12 Meter Charters! 

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

Thursday, June 26 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday, June 27 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, June 28 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, June 28 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, June 29 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

12 Meter Racing Experience - $115 per person
Sunday, June 29 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm 

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

12 Meter Racing - A Winning Experience!

12 Meter Racing Experience - Newport, Rhode Island

Sunday, September 15 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Race aboard our yachts that competed in the America's Cup!

Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta!  Aboard the 12 Meter racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.  At the end of our America's Racing Experience everyone is a winner!  

2 Hour 12 Meter Racing Experience - $75/person

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

Can't join us to race on September 15? 
Join us for the Racing Experience on September 22.  

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!

Race to Win - 12 Meter Racing Experience

12 Meter Racing Experience - Newport, Rhode Island

Sunday, June 30 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Race aboard our yachts that competed in the America's Cup!

Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta!  Aboard the 12 Meter racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.  At the end of our America's Racing Experience everyone is a winner!  

2 Hour 12 Meter Racing Experience - $75/person

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

Can't join us to race on June 30? 
Join us for the Racing Experience on July 21 or September 22.  

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!


  

July 1 - America's Cup World Series Finals

Super Sunday brought exciting racing to the final day of Newport's America's Cup World Series.  The results both on and off the race course are in and the America's Cup World Series was a huge success in Newport!  Can't wait to have America's Cup Racing back in Newport again, perhaps 2013?

Draper’s Luna Rossa Piranha won the final fleet race on Sunday.  The win gave them the Newport Fleet Racing title over ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL.

Newport America's Cup World Series- Fleet Race Results

1. Luna Rossa Piranha

2. ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL

3. Luna Rossa Swordfish

4. Team Korea

5. ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS

6. Emirates Tea New Zealand

7. Artemis Racing

8. Energy Team

In the Match Racing finals it was an all American Final.  After a fantastic start, Coutts lead Spithill the entire race and, surprisingly, won the Newport Match Racing Championship.  “It’s been quite a while since I’ve won anything,” Coutts joked with his crew as he crossed the finish line.

Newport America's Cup World Series- Match Race Results

1. ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS

2. ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL

3. Luna Rossa Piranha  

4. Artemis Racing  

5. Energy Team  

6. Emirates Team New Zealand  

7. Luna Rossa Swordfish  

8. Team Korea

The Newport results mean Artemis Racing wins the overall 2011-12 AC World Series Match Racing Championship over ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL and Emirates Team New Zealand.

Great shot of America's Cup World Series action from on board 12 Meter Heritage!  Photo by www.newportnaked.com

2011-12 America's Cup World Series Overall Championship Results

(Team, Match Racing Points, Fleet Racing Points, Total Points)

1. ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL…47 – 55 – 102 points

2. Emirates Team New Zealand…41 – 52 – 93 points

3. Artemis Racing…50 – 32 – 82 points

4. Energy Team…38 – 36 – 74 points

5. ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS…39 – 29 – 68 points

6. Team Korea…33 – 33 – 66 points

7. Luna Rossa Piranha…26 – 26 – 52 points

8. Luna Rossa Swordfish…15 – 16 – 31 points

9. China Team…15 – 16 – 31 points

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. 

    

Team Oracle Gets Ready for Sailing

Even America's Cup sailors have to lug sails!  Check out Team Oracle getting ready for America's Cup World Series practice sailing in Newport.

  

 

America's Cup World Series Racing Starts TODAY

America's Cup Racing returns to Newport!  The action starts today, June 28 at 12:00pm with the final race on Sunday, July 1.  Here's what you need to know:

America's Cup World Series Racing Schedule

Thursday, June 28
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
12pm - 4pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Friday, June 29
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Saturday, June 30
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Sunday, July 1
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2:30pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing finals
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes



America's Cup World Series Race Course

America's Cup Race Boats


AC45's
HULL LENGTH -13.45 m (44 feet)
MAXIMUM BEAM -6.90 m (22.6 feet)
MAST HEIGHT - 21.50 m (70.5 feet)
MAST HEIGHT WITH EXTENSION - 25.5 m (83.5 feet)
MAXIMUM DRAFT - 2.70 m (8.8 feet)
DISPLACEMENT - 1400 kgs (3,086 pounds)
WING AREA - 83.5 sqm (900 square feet)
WING AREA WITH EXTENSION - 92.2 sqm (992 square feet)
JIB AREA - 48 sqm (516 square feet)
GENNAKER AREA - 125 sqm (1,345 square feet)
CREW - 5 people


America's Cup World Series Race Competitors
Six Countries, Eight Boats

ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL
San Francisco, USA
Skipper: James Spithill

ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS
San Francisco, USA
Skipper: Russell Coutts

TEAM KOREA
Gyeonggi, Korea
Skipper: Nathan Outteridge

ENERGY TEAM
Paris, France
Skipper: Loïck Peyron

LUNA ROSSA—PIRANHA
Palermo, Italy
Helmsman: Chris Draper

LUNA ROSSA—SWORDFISH
Palermo, Italy
Helmsman: Paul Campbell-James

ARTEMIS RACING
Stockholm, Sweden
Skipper: Te r r y H u t c h in s on

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Auckland, New Zealand
Skipper: Dean Barker


America's Cup World Series Viewing


From Land:  The Fort Adams America's Cup Race Village is the best place from land.  General admission tickets during race days (June 28 – July 1) are $10 per person per day, with children 12 and under free.  Parking at the Fort is $20 during race days or you can hop on Oldport Marine's water taxi from downtown Newport.

From Sea:  View all the America's Cup action from aboard a former America's Cup contender.  We are offering sails from 2-5pm on June 28 to July 1 aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts. Tickets are $125/person and include race viewing followed by interactive sailing aboard our 12 Meter yachts.  Evening Sail Cruises also available June 28 to July 1!


From Afar:  Watch the racing live from Newport on the America's Cup YouTube Channel and the Racing Finals will be broadcast live on NBC on July 1.  Here is the link for Day 1 of the racing!

Inside the America's Cup World Series Village

The America's Cup World Series Village is now open in Newport.  Check out these pictures from our recent visit to Newport's race village!