Prov. Journal, Plans for the Creation of Sail Newport

Dr. Robin Wallace, president of Sail Newport announced final stage of negotiations with the state for a lease on property at Fort Adams State Park for a sailing center, initial plans called for the establishment of a community boat club, to be called the Fort Adams Sailing Association. The state comfirms that under DEM Director Robert L. Bendick, Jr., they were in favor of “a non-exclusive sailing association” at Fort Adams that could “conduct races, provide sailong lessons and other appropriate activities.” Areas included in this first lease inclided the North boat ramp, the Admiral’s Dock and hoists and a portion of the finishing pier. Robin Wallace says in a Newport Daily News Article that his vision for Sail Newport is to be “Yachting’s Chamber of Commerce.” Champion Snipe Class sailor Ed Adams holds a meeting on Wednesday at Emmanuel Church for persons interested in joining the Fort Adams Sailing association