Tag: Brad Read
11th Hour Racing Team victorious as Ocean Race arrives in Newport
NEWPORT – A Rhode Island native officially lead the Ocean Race into the Ocean State on Wednesday.
Amid bellowing horns, Rhode Island native Charlie Enright...
Newport eyes economic boost with Ocean Race stopover
NEWPORT – Local business owners and city officials are hoping the Memorial-to-Labor Day period widely assumed to encompass New England’s high tourist season no...
25 business leaders honored as PBN’s 2020 Leaders & Achievers
PROVIDENCE – Twenty-five local business leaders were honored on Aug. 20 by Providence Business News for their career achievements as part of the publication’s...
Brad Read, executive director, Sail Newport
PBN 2020 Leaders & Achievers Awards
Brad Read | Executive director, Sail Newport
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. Respect for the environment. Teamwork. Self-reliance. Perseverance. Humility. Self-esteem. Leadership.
These...
Sail Newport a crucial link to the bay and beyond
From children boarding their first boat to experienced sailors who compete in regattas, Sail Newport Inc. offers a connection to the water for more...
Newport selected as Ocean Race stopover for 2022
NEWPORT – The Ocean Race will be returning to Newport.
Sail Newport and The Ocean Race announced Newport as the race's only North American host...
Sail Newport: Decision on Ocean Race stopover depends on race schedule
NEWPORT – Sail Newport, host of the 2015 and 2018 North American Ocean Race stopover points, has yet to decide whether it will enter...
Another Volvo stopover in Newport?
As recreational and competitive boaters begin to repopulate the waters surrounding Rhode Island, Sail Newport is rolling out a new program for novice sailors...
Marketing and sailing rewards, but departures too in 2018
R.I. Commerce Corp. last year unveiled a much-anticipated statewide tourism marketing campaign that included an updated website and digital ad initiative.
Both centered on what...
EPA N.E. honors locals with 2018 Merit Awards
BOSTON – Three organizations and four individuals based in the Providence metropolitan area were honored with 2018 Environmental Merit Awards from the U.S. Environmental...