Newport Harbor - Reflections

Here are some of our favorite photos of the water in Newport Harbor.  Sun, sky and ships reflecting in the water make for very interesting pictures!  Thank you to Captain Duncan for these great shots.

Sailing in Newport, RI - What Sights will we See?

Set sail with 12 Meter Charters and you will not only experience the thrill of sailing aboard an America’s Cup 12 Meter contender, you will also enjoy some of Newport’s fabulous vistas.  Here are just a few of the famous waterfront, Newport sights you will see while sailing with 12 Meter Charters.

1. Newport Harbor, today, is full of yachts of all different shapes and sizes but in the 1700’s it was one of the largest commercial ports on the east coast. 
2. Goat Island separates Newport Harbor from Narragansett Bay and was once a military base.
3. Yacht Clubs including the Newport, Ida Lewis, and the New York, previous home of the America’s Cup. 
4.  Fort Adams sits at the entrance of Newport Harbor and is now a state park, as well as home to the famous Newport music festivals.
5. Lighthouses galore!  How many can you spot?
6. Presidents’ summer homes including President Kennedy and Eisenhower. 
7. Clingstone, aptly named, this “house on the rock” was built in 1905.
8. Jamestown, Newport’s neighbor, is located on Conanicut Island, the second largest island in Narragansett Bay.
9. The Newport Pell Bridge provides a beautiful backdrop for fabulous Newport sunsets. 
10. Narragansett Bay is a sailor’s delight!  Come feel the warm breezes aboard our 12 Meter yachts!

Nautical November in Newport!

Remember bustling Newport Harbor and Bannister's Wharf this summer?  They look a little different in November!  Check out these great shots Captain Duncan took on a recent visit to the waterfront.

 

The Calm before Sandy!

Newport is preparing for Hurricane Sandy and the harbor is starting to clear out.  Check out these shots from a beautiful day in Newport!

Heritage Heads to Hibernate!

Last Saturday, the Heritage team made the long delivery north to her winter home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It was an all male crew with Captain Jeff, Captain Duncan and Mate Gus (you always have to have an Indian to help the Chiefs on board!).   

The Heritage team left Bannister's Wharf at 5:15am.  The weather was warm but dark, damp and foggy as they motored out of Newport Harbor.  The patchy fog continued until they got into Buzzards Bay.  Once through the Cape Cod Canal they were able to raise the main and motor-sailed across Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bays, heading toward increasingly clearing skies.  At 5:15pm, 12 hours after they left Newport they arrived in Marblehead Harbor under clear skies and a setting sun.   Check out this great pictures Captain Duncan took during their trip.  

Thanks again for a great season Heritage!  Enjoy your winter vacation!