The annual event promises two to three days of spectacular racing on Narragansett Bay, premiere socials and the backdrop of Newport's City-by-the-Sea. Visitors will enjoy the many restaurants, pubs, marinas, mansions, beaches, parks and unique harbor - all reasons why the Newport Regatta has become an annual tradition for sailors.
One-Design Preliminary Class Listing for 2008
Farr 40*, M 30*, Etchells*, Melges 32*, Melges 24*Swan 42, J105, J24, Shields, Vanguard 15, Club 420, Jet 14, Laser II, Sunfish, Laser, Laser Radial, SB 3, 110, 505, F18, RS K6 and Buccaneer.
*Farr 40, M 30, Melges 32, Etchells and Melges 24 classes will sail three days. All other classes sail Saturday and Sunday only.
Event Schedule
Thursday, July 10
1600 – 1900 Farr 40, M30, Melges 32, Etchells and Melges 24 Registration
Friday, July 11
0900 – 1100 Friday Racing Classes Late Reg. Deadline / Check-In.
1300 First Signal Farr 40, M 30, Melges 32, Etchells Melges 24
1600 – 1900 Registration/Check-In for all other classes
1700 – 2000 Welcome Reception, After Race Social for Friday Racing Classes
Saturday, July 12
0800 – 1000 Mandatory Check-in / Late Registration Deadline
1100 First Signal, All Classes
1700 – 2000 Competitors’ Party
Sunday, July 13
1100 First Signal, All Classes
After Racing Awards Ceremony and Competitors’ Reception
For more information please contact Kim Cooper
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The 2008 regatta, which marks the 24th consecutive sailing of the event, will feature twenty-one One-Design classes from across North America, and will include several competitors from Europe. The 2007 regatta drew more than 250 boats and nearly 1,200 competitors from 18 states and 5 countries.
Racing will be held in several locations around Narragansett Bay and will include 2 offshore racing circles, one to two miles from Brenton Point. Spectators will be able to watch the event from areas north of the Newport Bridge along the Goat Island, Fort Adams and Jamestown Shoreline down to Brenton Point State Park.
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