• J/7 Fleet Commissioning

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    Please join Sail Newport for the commissioning of our new J/7 fleet. Arethusa, Athena, New Zealand, Privateer, Hanuman, Tiburon, HAPpy Sails, Hissar, Kachina, Dolphin, Daring, Friday, Boat #5 and #9 Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. Alofsin Piers, Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI Parking available adjacent to the Alofsin Piers Contact: Nikki Raccio, Events […]
  • 2026 J/7 Clingatta

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    Debut of the new Fleet!Be with the first sailors to practice on the new J/7 sailboats and get ready for a season of great sailing and racing.  We will host two “Clingattas,” one for nonspinnaker sailing and a second one the next day for spinnaker sailing.  The Clingatta starts with a 1 p.m. dockside briefing […]
  • Sail Newport Youth Challenge 2026

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    Youth sailors brush off the winter and get back in boats for the sailing season at this first major regatta.  Two days of racing are topped with after race socials and awards on Sunday.
  • 42nd Annual Newport Regatta

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    What started as a Shields-only regatta in 1984 has grown to become a keynote annual event on every sailor’s “must-do” list. Every July we gather an average of 14 one-design classes on four circles of racing in Newport. We’re known for superb race management and little waiting between races. Sailors travel from an average of […]
  • NBYA Jr. Race Week

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    This is a joyful week of racing that gathers youth sailors from all around the bay. Racing, socials, camaraderie and awards round out the three-day event. Classes invited include Optimist Championship Fleet, Optimist Green Fleet, C420 and Lasers. Sailors will have to join NBYA and register for the regatta as a two-step process. Links will […]
  • Optimist New England Championships 2026

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    We are thrilled to once again host three days of fun, challenging and inspirational racing for Optimist sailors.  The championship comes to Sail Newport on varying years and it’s always a great opportunities for sailors to test their skills against other racers.  Sail Newport will provide a  learning experience for beginners in the Green Fleet […]
  • 2026 Snipe North American Championships

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    Newport Snipe fleet 17 along with Sail Newport are thrilled to host the 2026 North American Championships. Fleet 17 has shown tremendous growth over the last few years and look forward to showing off the splendor that sailing in Newport has to offer. The traditional sea breeze is the mainstay of Narragansett Bay. This championship […]
  • Annual Fundraiser

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    Our annual fundraiser is always a party to remember. We start with cocktails by the waterfront and evolve to dinner and dancing under the stars. The evening is a gathering of those who believe in the importance of supporting public access to sailing and includes an auction, a great band and the incredible food prepared […]
  • IC 37 North Americans

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
  • Sail Newport Halloween Howl 2026

    Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United States
    This is our “Last Blast of the Season” for youth sailors.  Year after year our hardy New England youth sailors prove their mettle by being the last group on the water before boats are put away for the season.  The regatta is open to C420, Opti White, Blue and Red sailors. 2025 Recap Saturday, October […]