Tag: Fort Adams State Park
53rd Newport Bermuda Race sets sail from Fort Adams State Park
NEWPORT- The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race kicks off Friday with rolling starts of the 165 boats racing southward to the Bermuda finish line set...
It’s sailing season in the City by the Sea
NEWPORT – Professional sailing is back in the world's colloquially known “sailing capital," named for much more being the location of the National Sailing...
Newport expects to see more cruise ships this season
NEWPORT – City officials expect to see more cruise ships and passengers this season than it did in 2023, according to the 2024 schedule...
Bonniecrest Estate condo in Newport sells for $1.5 million
NEWPORT – A 2,750-square-foot condominium in the Bonniecrest Estate, a gated neighborhood and harbor-front association, recently sold for $1.5 million, according to Residential Properties...
Ocean Race stopover organizers eye attendance ‘surge’ during weekend finale
NEWPORT – The last weekend of the Ocean Race stopover is at hand, with organizers expecting a significant turnout up to and during the...
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...
Newport sees brighter summer with large-scale events returning
NEWPORT – During the state’s March 18 COVID-19 press conference, R.I. Commerce Corp. Secretary Stefan Pryor opened the door for large-scale events to occur this...
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...
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...