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.

Newport's Great Gatsby

As we listen to all the hype about the new Great Gatsby movie opening today, May 10, we are reminded of a time when Newport was the center of The Great Gatsby!  Check out these pictures of Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in the 1974 version of The Great Gatsby.  Recognize that mansion behind Redford?  Yes, that is Newport's Rosecliff Mansion where much of the film was shot.  Come to Newport and experience the luxurious "Gatsby lifestyle" at its finest!

Happy Birthday Newport, Rhode Island!

On this day, May 8^th, in 1639, Newport was founded by William Coddington, a magistrate of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Happy 374th Birthday to our wonderful City-by-the-Sea!  

Happy St. Patrick's Day...Newport Style!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Newport!  Here's a little green from the city-by-the-sea to get you in the spirit!  St. Patrick's Day is just one more sign that sailing season is just around the corner!

Where in the World is Crew Member Gus?

Although it isn't sailing season in Newport, Heritage crew member Gus is still sailing and trimming jib!  He followed the sailing season south and have been enjoying 12 Meter sailing all winter long.  Which warm weather spot do you think he is spending his winter in?  Stay tuned for the answer!

Happy Thanksgiving from 12 Meter Charters!

Happy Thanksgiving from the 12 Meter Charters' Team!

We are thankful for wind, waves and wonderful guests to sail with! Hope you have terrific Turkey Day filled with family and friends.

The Many Caps of Captain Cedar!

Anyone that has sailed with Captain Cedar has seen her charm and charisma but have you seen her CAPS?  Check out these shots of the many caps of Captain Cedar.  Which is your favorite?

The Newport Bridge - Same View, Different Days!

August 4, 2012

October 1, 2012

Dolphin or Porpoise?

October was the month of Dolphin sightings in Newport!  We have seen dolphins on almost every sail this month.  The sightings have lead us to the question - what is the difference between a Dolphin and a Porpoise?

They are different families (dophins: Delphinidae; porpoises Phocoenidae). The main differences are dolphins have a longer snout, conical teeth, and a larger dorsal fin (often curved) and porpoises have rounded snouts, smaller dorsal fins, and flat teeth. The social groups of dolphins are generally larger and more closely knit.

Here are a few more photos Captain Duncan took of our October dolphin sightings and a great video Mate Gus shot!

  

Waiting for Sandy and Remembering Irene!

As Newport prepares for Hurricane Sandy, we are thankful that she is gracing us with her presences after our sailing season!  All of the preparations and worried sailors in Newport make us remember August 2011 when the Heritage Team prepared for Hurricane Irene.  Check out these before, during and after shots from Irene's visit to Newport.  

Before Irene...the calm before the storm.  Team Heritage prepped Heritage to ride out the storm in Newport Harbor.

 

During Irene...Heritage weathering the storm on her mooring off Goat Island.

After Irene...Heritage is bright, beautiful and ready for sailing! 

Last Harbor Sail of 2012 - Saturday, October 13

Mid October already? We will be offering private and corporate charters through the end of October but our 2 Hour Harbor Tours end for the 2012 season this weekend. Don't miss the chance to get on board our 12 Meter yachts...winter is long!

Weekend 12 Meter Sailing Schedule 

2 hour Harbor Cruises - $73/person

Saturday, October 12 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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

Customized private charters available through the end of October, call for details.

Fall Foliage in Newport!

Autumn has arrived in Newport and the leaves are just starting to turn.  Green, Red, Yellow and Orange!  Check out a few shots of downtown Newport from last weekend.  Hope you got a chance to get outside and enjoy.  Newport is beautiful in every season!

 

Today's Marine Wildlife Encounter in Newport!

October has been the month of spying ocean creatures in Newport...and we are only a week into the month! Today while cruising on the southern part of Narragansett Bay between Hammersmith Farm and Castle Hill, the Heritage team spotted an Ocean Sunfish or Mola Mola. Ocean Sunfish are the heaviest known bony fish and feed off of jelly fish which are abundant in the Bay right now.  

Keep your eyes peeled when you are out on the water in Newport for more marine animals. What do you think we will see next?