Set sail for a GREEN event!

Set sail for a GREEN Experience!

   

Photo Courtesy of Charter Financial Management and George Ross

Looking for a spectacular, yet environmentally friendly, experience this summer?  Looking to WOW your family, friends, clients or colleagues? We've got you covered!  Just come to Newport, Rhode Island and experience our "recycled," 12 Meter yachts.  We reuse these previousAmerica's Cup contenders so that thousands of guests each year can share the unforgettable experience of sailing on Narragansett Bay.  Come aboard as our sleek, 65 foot yachts harness the wind and glide through mother nature's beautiful ocean!  Relax, refresh, and renew yourself as you enjoy the revitalizing ocean air aboard our 12 Meter yachts.  Unwind for the day and enjoy the view from our "office!"

Come aboard and let our team serve you!  

Ways in which 12 Meter Charters is Eco-Friendly!

1.  We buy and serve local Rhode Island food and beverages on board our vessels.
2.  We serve beverages with recyclable bottles.
3.  We use recycled office products.
4.  We use "recycled" yachts.
5.  We use WIND POWER while sailing!


Yachting Event Ideas:

• Sunset Cocktail Cruises
• Yacht Club Events
• Wedding Events
• Corporate Retreats
• Team-building Racing Regatta
• Employee Incentive Program
• Client Entertaining Event
• Family Racing Regatta
• Family Reunions
• Anniversary Celebrations
• Birthday Parties
• Retirement Ceremonies
• Girls' Night Out
• The possibilities are endless!

Race with 12 Meter Charters and Win! Racing Experience - July 31 in Newport, RI

Sunday, July 31 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

12 Meter Racing Experience

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!

Participate aboard a 12 Meter - $75
Call 401.851.1216 today to reserve your tickets!

What our Guests are Saying!

What our guests are saying! Guest Comment: "Glorious Newport Sail - 12 Meter Charters provided me and my clients with an unforgettable sail on their legendary yacht- Columbia. Their concierge level service and the pleasant demeanor of the captain and crew made my guests feel extremely welcome and appreciated. The sail was glorious!"

Set sail with Captain Dad this weekend!

Set sail for Father's Day! We are offering sails aboard our America's Cup contenders all weekend in Newport, RI! Come aboard and let us serve you!

Upcoming Schedule

Friday, June 17 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, June 18 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Sunday, June 19 - 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Columbia gets a spa day in Newport, RI!

All girls need a spa day to get refreshed and rejuvenated!  Our girl, Columbia, got one yesterday.  Her crew washed, scrubbed and polished to make sure she was renewed and ready for sailing!

If you and your girls want to have a spa day in Newport, RI check out these great Newport locations.

Spa Terre at the Hotel Viking

The Spa at the Newport Marriott

Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Hotel

New Sip and Sail Tour Package - Newport, RI

 

Sip and Sail Tour

$75 per person

12 Meter Charters and Newport Vineyards have teamed up to provide you with an experience to remember. Enjoy the best of Newport, Rhode Island with a vineyard tour and a sailing tour!

White, red, blush, or sparkling! Just a ten minute drive from Newport Harbor, Newport Vineyards is the largest grower of wine grapes in New England. Newport Vineyards produces award winning wines using traditional techniques including French oak barrels, as well as state-of-the-art equipment. Your visit to Newport Vineyards will include a vineyard tour, winery tour, wine tasting, and a keepsake Newport Vineyards' wine glass.

Set sail with 12 Meter Charters aboard the legendary America's Cup yachts to enjoy the best of Newport by sea! Not your typical harbor cruise, 12 Meter Charters' cruises combine the history of Newport with the unparalleled experience of sailing on an America's Cup contender. Enjoy historic Newport sights including Fort Adams and the Newport Bridge, lighthouses and lavish estates, an aircraft carrier and historic schooners, and learn the history of the America's Cup in Newport.

During your sail, you may just sit back and enjoy the sights of Newport or you may participate in the sailing! The captain and crew on board will help those wishing to be involved in the sailing and no sailing experience is necessary to help sail one of our America's Cup 12 Meters. It's your choice, take part in the sailing of an America's Cup 12 Meter or just relax and enjoy the scenic views of Narragansett Bay.

What you need to Know:

• $75 per person. Package includes one ticket tour from Newport Vineyard and one ticket for a 2-hour sail from 12 Meter Charters.
• For your vineyard tour, allow 1 to 1 1/2 hours for tour, tasting and shopping.
• Newport Vineyards offers tours daily at 1:00PM and 3:00PM.
• Newport Vineyards' wine tastings offered all day from (10:00AM to 4:00PM).
• All Wine Tour participants must be 21 years or older.
• Sails depart from downtown Newport.
• For your sail, wear athletic shoes (preferably without black soles) AND a sweatshirt/jacket.
• Most importantly don't forget your camera!

For more information about Newport Vineyards visit their website.

What our Guests are Saying!

Guest Comment:  "12 Meter Charters' service is outstanding! Year after year our group of 15 participants is anxious to begin their sail and when it's over, looking forward to the next year. (The majority of our group has returned for this sail each of our 6 years and those who fell out of the mix are waiting for another opening to get back on board). As for the sail, that speaks for itself; we're on a beautiful 12 Meter sailboat, with a very capable and enjoyable captain and crew, cutting through scenic Narragansett Bay. Each year brings another wonderful experience!"

Race with us and Win!

Win! Win! Win! 

2010 was a banner year for our America's Cup Racers. Columbia dominated the 12 Meter racing circuit and won the Ted Hood trophy for the 12 Meter with the best performance throughout the season. Heritage continued her winning ways at Opera House Cup and was, again, first to finish.

If you feel the need for speed, come aboard and win with us! Our 12 Meter racing yachts are available for racing regattas throughout New England. Contact us for more information.

June 10-12 New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta - Newport, RI (SOLD OUT)July 23, 24 - Newport Trophy Regatta - Newport, RI
August 13, 14 - Edgartown Yacht Club 12 Metre Regatta - Edgartown, MA
August 18, 19 - Nantucket Yacht Club 12 Metre Regatta - Nantucket, MA
August 21 - The Opera House Cup - Nantucket, MA
(Three time OHC winner, Heritage, is available!)September 3, 4 - Museum of Yachting's Classic Yacht Regatta - Newport, RI
September 22-25 - 12 Metre North American Championship - Newport, RI
October 8-10 - Dennis Conner's 12 Metre Challenge - New York, NY

View from Castle Hill Lighthouse, Newport, RI

Check out the view of sunset from Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, RI.  This is one of the many beautiful Newport sights you will see from on board our America's Cup Yachts.  Come aboard and let us serve you!


Castle Light from Wind Powered Productions on Vimeo.

Nautical Term - Sailing Word of the Week!

Nautical Terms - Sailing Word of the Week.  Mast: A vertical spar that holds the sails and their respective rigging.

How tall is a 12 Meter Mast?

The view from the top of our America's Cup winner, Columbia's mast!

12 Meter Charters Joins Bike to Work Day!

Today is National Bike to Work Day and Newport, Rhode Island's first ever Bike to Work Day.  12 Meter Charters continued in our Eco-friendly ways and joined the pedaling!  Our team enjoyed a lovely early morning ride to our office on Bowen's Wharf.  Although the cobblestones were a bit bumpy, the ride was picturesque and a wonderful way to start our day in the city-by-the-sea.  


Check out more ways 12 Meter Charters is GREEN!  

Ways in which 12 Meter Charters is Eco-Friendly!
1.  We buy and serve local Rhode Island food and beverages on board our vessels.
2.  We serve beverages with recyclable bottles.
3.  We use recycled office products.
4.  We use "recycled" America's Cup yachts.
5.  We use WIND POWER while sailing!

Sunset aboard our America's Cup Contenders Columbia and Heritage!

12 Meter Charters from Wind Powered Productions on Vimeo.

She's baaaaaaaaack!

Our bright hulled beauty is back in Newport!  On Friday, Heritage sailing into Newport for the season.  Look for her on the water today, she's hard to miss!

Ready for a sail!

"O Captain MY Captain"...our team is full of Captains!

12 Meter Charters is excited to introduce our 2011 sailing team...we are full of Captains! Recognize some familiar faces? We are pleased to welcome back our veteran crew including Captain Kevin from Columbia, Captain Jeff from Heritage, Captain Cedar from Heritage and Captain Duncan from Heritage. And, of course, our on-the-dock and yacht office will be captained by Meredith. Phew, that is a lot of Captains!


With over 100 years of combined chartering experience our team is eager to serve our guests. Come aboard and let us serve you! Here are just a few of the many wonderful comments 12 Meter Charters received from guests last season.

“Great capt and crew, excellent boat - all around fantastic experience.”

“Wonderful experience, knowledgeable captain, great crew...what a terrific event.”

“The crew was great, friendly in a way that really adds to the whole experience. Of course Columbia is fantastic.”

“The captain and crew were a true pleasure to be with, telling stories, giving us information on the Heritage, sailing in general as well as facts on America's Cup racing. The captain was like a verbal encyclopedia and made the sail so much more than I expected. When I return to Newport, I will return to 12 Meter Charters!”

Curious about what our team did this winter? We don't hibernate! We enjoy traveling, winter sports, time with our furry friends and much more!

When Captain Kevin wasn't working on Columbia in the boat yard he was enjoying the snow any way he could by skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in Vermont. Oh, and of course, he spent time with his first mate, Brutus.

Captain Jeff not only has a need for speed on Heritage but he also has a need for speed on the snow. He enjoyed the winter ski racing in New Hampshire and enjoyed the company of pups, Tomba and new friend, Bowen.

Captain Cedar celebrated the wedding of her sister in Mexico, worked on her new "locals guide" to Newport, Newport Naked, and most excitingly, obtained her captain's license. She also enjoyed visits home to Nova Scotia and time with her pups, Ben and new addition, Twiggy.

Captain Duncan enjoyed a trip to Spain to see his daughter who is studying there for the semester. During his April visit he traveled to Sevilla, Ronda, Granada and Corboda. Maravillosa!

Office captain, Meredith, visited family in England and enjoyed time skiing and teaching children to ski at Sunday River in Maine. She also enjoyed time with her cat, Tuckerman, although she hasn't been able to teach him to ski, yet.

Come aboard and let our team serve you. They are personable, professional and passionate about sailing. We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2011!'

Columbia's windy debut!

Our America's Cup winner, Columbia, made her sailing debut for her 53rd season of sailing on Wednesday!  Looking good!

Nautical Term if the Week!

Nautical Terms - Sailing Word of the Week: "Bow" - Front(forward) portion of a boat.

Splish, Splash, Columbia gets a bath!

Our America's Cup winner, Columbia, was launched for her 53rd season of sailing earlier this week!  Freshly panted, varnished and updated for speed - she is ready for another fabulous season if sailing and racing in Newport, Rhode Island!  Welcome aboard.