Nick Mauprivez Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary with Sail Newport
Nick Mauprivez Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary with Sail Newport Nick Mauprivez, Storage and Dockage Manager, Sail Newport Ten years ago, Nick “Mopo” Mauprivez began his career at Sail Newport with a summer operations job while studying at the University of Rhode Island. After graduating, he transitioned to a full-time role. Today, he manages the Sailing Center’s […]
Nikki Raccio Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Sail Newport Congratulates Nikki Raccio on Five-Year Anniversary Sail Newport proudly congratulates Nikki Raccio on reaching her five-year milestone with the organization. Known for her ability to bring people together, Nikki transforms every event, from youth regattas to vibrant waterfront fundraisers, into a meaningful celebration of community. Her attention to detail and thoughtful coordination ensure […]
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 Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, marking a […]
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., Barbados, and the U.K. traveled to Newport to participate in this weekend’s DF95 National Championship at Sail Newport. Entrants were required to qualify at regional events […]
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 Batzer (Lighthouse Point, FL). Batzer, along with 59 other top sailors, will race in this weekend’s DragonFlite 95 (DF95) National Championship at the Sail Newport […]
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 its public access sailing programs. The J/7 is a newly designed 23′ daysailer with an extra-large and comfortable cockpit, an optimized deck layout for simplicity […]