American Racing Challenger Team USA and Sail Newport
April 8, 2026 American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed as the US-based America’s Cup Challenger representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup. American Racing […]
Brad Read Wins DF95 National Champs.
“Don’t call these toy boats,” says Brad Read (Middletown, RI). “These are every bit as serious and competitive as big boat sailing,” he adds. Sailors from all over the U.S., […]
DF95 National Champs. at Sailing Ctr.
Results Small Boats Driven by Big Talent to Race off Sail Newport 10/16/25 DF95 National Championship Starts Tomorrow in Newport “It’s like a chess match on the water,” says Barr […]
New Fleet of J/7 Sailboats Coming in 2026
NEWPORT, RI (September 11, 2025) – Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s public sailing center, announced at the Newport International Boat Show today that the organization purchased a new fleet of fourteen J/7 sailboats for […]
Local Sailor Wins Double Newport Regatta Trophies
NEWPORT, RI (July 15, 2025) – Marina Barzaghi (Saunderstown, RI) sailed to a double win at the Sail Newport’s annual Newport Regatta. Final standings show Barzaghi and crew Jensen McTigue […]
Vakaros and Racesense System Debuts at Newport Regatta
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USCG Proposal to Remove Buoys
US Coast Guard Coast Guard Charts and Information Letter from Executive Director, Brad Read: To: U.S. Coast Guard First District Commander, Rear Admiral Michael E. Platt RE: Project No. 01-25-015 […]
Sail Newport Announces Award to Honor Sally Helme
“I have also always valued what sailing can bring to our lives—providing a wonderful escape, instilling a sense of confidence and self reliance, and simply offering cherished time on the […]
Tom Lasorsa Celebrates 30 Years at Sail Newport as Operations Director
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Radio-Controlled DF95 to Hold 2025 National Championship in Newport
Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled DragonFlite95 (DF95) National Championship. The regatta will occur […]