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2020 Annual Meeting
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3 days ago
Members are invited to join the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Hear end-of-year reports and cast your votes through this virtual meeting. Register for virtual meeting: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oNH7wcUeRxaAGSu8AICn2g
If you're not a member, now is a great time to join to support community sailing and be part of our organization: sailnewport.org/support-us/membership/
Representatives of @nyycamericanmagic will join us after the meeting for a special update on America's Cup action and the lead up to the Christmas Regatta.
#sailnewport #communitysailing #youthsailing #nonprofit #newport #newportri #dtheoceanstate #americanmagic #americascupnews
5 days ago
"Thunderstorms and sailing don't mix," says Meteorologist and sailor Mark Thornton of Lakeeriewx Marine Weather during a Sail Newport presentation. The full lecture is posted here youtu.be/2cLZbUcsiH4.Mark joined Brad Read, Suma Plowden, Trisha McElroy, Martha Parker and Peter Cronin to talk about the rare and sudden downdraft that delivered 75+-knot wind, hail, blinding rain and white-out conditions during Tuesday night racing on August 25th.
#meteorology #storm #waterrescue #sailboatracing #safetyonthewater #sailing #newportri #theoceanstate #sailnewport
6 days ago
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Thanks to Sail Newport for the debrief and learning experience of the Microburst.I've spoken with Emily of Sail Newport stay tuned for info on the fundraising "SURVIVOR'S PARTY" NEXT SUMMER (if we get covid under control) IT WILL BE EPIC FUN and you will get a chance to talk more with the survivors!! Stay safe wear a life jacket!!!
1 week ago
A rough video from a rough night on the water in Newport, R.I. taken by Sail Newport's Peter Cronin during a multi-person rescue. Nearly 400 people are online now for a seminar about the treacherous downburst that barreled through a group of Tuesday night sailboats racers, broached and sunk boats, shredded rigging and sails and tumbled a group of sailors into the water. Check out the sunny sky and close by the wall of the squall with white-out conditions. Mark Thornton of Lakeeriewx Marine Weather has presented a forensic view of the rare event. Sailors @marthaparker @sumaplow and Trisha McElroy are giving their testimony of the frightening storm. Many calm sailors saved the night but Brad Read mentions that Peter was a true hero rescuing multiple people. The Challenger Lecture Series is presented by Hinckley Yacht Services
Hinckley Yacht Services Portsmouth
#storm #virtuallearning #meteorology #safetyonthewater #waterrescue #newportri #sailboatracing #sailnewport
Janice that video is amazing.
Our staff acted very quickly and skillfully. Thanks to Peter Cronin, Ian Maccini and Becca Read and the incredible management of Kim Hapgood training our Dock Office team to be vigilant and ready to rescue.
Come on we need the audio version with salty commentary!! Great webinar tonight - thanks everyone
Great presentation tonight. The Sail Newport staff and equipment were truly invaluable that evening - thanks to all.
Enjoyed this very informative webinar! Memorable evening for all of us on the crew of Dr. Shoemaker's Ensign Challenger. We were knocked down and swamped putting all in the water about 500 yards to the northwest between Goat Island and Ft. Adams. 🙃
An outstanding presentation! When you post the recording of the webinar it’s a must-watch for anyone who missed tonight!
A great webinar. Thanks to everyone who “produced” such a professional presentation. I have some pictures of that evening taken from our mooring in Newport Harbor. I’ve attached a video.
So impressed by the actions of fellow sailors.
will you run this again....got home late and missed this. Grrrr......
Great webinar! Thanks to all the participants.
What an enjoyable event. I would like to thank Brad Read and Sail Newport for the opportunity to participate. For those who missed the link during my presentation, the materials related to the August 25 downburst and thunderstorms in general can be found at www.lakeeriewx.com/Seminars/Newport.html
Was up on the 3rd floor deck of a Goat Island condo and watched this squall approaching from the distance while boats were racing and sailing. Saw the wind roaring across the bay making all hell break loose.
Time to shorten sail and put the bow into it and head for safe harbor
