Celebrating 31 years in existence, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is a showcase of luxury charter yachts alongside a display of ancillary goods and services for the charter industry. This four-day event is dedicated exclusively to yacht charter professionals; agents, owners, brokers and captains in the dynamic, picturesque setting of Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport Charter Yacht Show is now owned and operated by Newport Harbor Corporation (NHC). NHC also owns the prestigious Newport International Boat Show which takes place annually in September.

FEATURES & ELEMENTS

The core focus of this event will pivot around a world-class display of luxury yachts (50’ – 250’+) available for Charter as well as the services and amenities available to support yachts and their crews. While vessels on display will represent primarily the Charter Yacht industry, we also believe that the mix of on-land exhibitors will add to the ambiance and offer value for the captains, crew and potential Charter guest experience. Only exhibitors who fit within the positioning of the event and whose products and services complement the Charter Yacht lifestyle will be permitted to exhibit.

Newport Shipyard is proud to sponsor and suppor the Newport Charter Show. More information can ben found on: http://www.newportchartershow.com

The Rolex Farr 40 Worlds will take place in Newport, RI form August 27-30, 2013. For more information, visit: www.farr40.org

The Largest Brokerage Show in the Northeast! Held in conjunction with the Newport International Boat Show, the Brokerage Boat Show is held at Newport Shipyard.

Admission to the Brokerage Boat Show is free and there is a Water Shuttle to the International Boat Show* at Newport Yachting Center. Reserved parking is available and more than 30 brokerage firms will be onsite with over 100 sail & power yachts.

* - International Boat Show admission is additional.

For more information, visit: brokerageboatshow.com

The 2012 Sail For Hope was held on October 6, 2012. So many have played a big part in the original Sail For Pride in 2001, where over 180 boats of all shapes and sizes participate with ensigns proudly flying. Sail For Pride raised $110,000 for the Widows and Children’s Charities that were created to support the families of those lost in the attack on our country on September 11, 2001. After that first unbelievable year, we retired the name Sail For Pride and for the most part started concentrating on RI based Charities. Sail For Hope has since raised over $300,000 for RI and humanitarian based charities from 2002-2011.

Those helped by Sail for Hope include:
The American Red Cross Fund for Hurricane Katrina Relief
The RI Community Food Bank
The Seamen's Church Institute
The RI Firefighter Widow and Children’s Fund
The Newport Harbor Master’s Emergency Equipment Fund
Public High School Sailing Teams
The United Way
American Red Cross RI Family Services Fund
The Jamie Boeckel Fund for Safety at Sea
US Olympic and Paralympic Trials for Sailing
The NY Firefighters Widows and Children's Fund among others…..

For more information, visit: www.SailNewport.org

The Superyacht Challenge Antigua has one clear objective; to provide all the facilities to stage an ideal event for an exclusive selection of yachts, where fair racing and good companionship are valued above all else.

The regatta will continue with a limited entry of 12-15 yachts depending on the type of vessels. This decision was made to ensure that the magnificent amenities available at Nelson’s Dockyard would comfortably host the event. Furthermore the event will have no sponsorship, to ensure that the Superyacht Challenge Antigua will be held for the pure enjoyment of the participants without any conflict of interest with a third party.

Last year’s regatta was extremely well received by all who took part. However following on feedback the 2013 event will have some tweaks afloat and ashore. Four races are scheduled over a 3-day weekend with social evenings ashore hosted by the Admiral’s Inn, English Harbour.

WOBBLY CLUB 2013

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B.Y.O.B. (build your own boat) RACE and make a difference. Swashbuckling priate theme, find the treasure, and help Antigua & Barbuda Search And Rescue (ABSAR). Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Catamaran Marina, Falmouth, Antigua. Skipper's Briefing and bar opens at the Cat Club at 1pm. Build time: 1:15-4:00pm followed by the Concourse De Elegance. Race starts at 4:30pm from the beach. Apres Wobble: BBQ & Bar

Entry Forms from the Marina Office or ASBAR - US $100/team. All entry money going to ABSAR. Ply provided, everything else is up to you (no engines). Cheating encouraged! Many prizes up for grabs, from the Best Dressed Captain, Motley Crew, Wooden Leg to Prettiest Polly. Most Ugly Bilge Rat and more! Sponsors: Catamaran Marina, AYSS, Newport Shipyard and Cambusa Italian Restaurant.

Contact: Jonathan or Julie at info@absar.org or call 562-1234 for more information on sponsorship opportunities and details on how to donate to ABSAR.

The St. Barth’s Bucket is an invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over 100’ (31 M) L.O.A., unless invited under the Grandfather Clause (bribes accepted by the R.C.!). Yachts participating will do so at their own risk. This is a fun regatta and safety is the primary concern of the Race Committee. Therefore, we extend an invitation to the owners, captains, crews and guests who participate to make this a fun and safe event.

Newport Shipyard is proud to sponsor both the St. Barth's and Newport Buckets. For more information on the 2013 St Barth's Bucket, click here: www.stbarthsbucket.com

Nearly 260 boats on the water, roughly 2,000 competitors, 300 volunteers and the most Goslings Rum consumed at any regatta in the U.S. – those metrics mean that Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week definitely attained critical mass in 2012! Of course, having the America’s Cup on site was huge, too. The organizers at Charleston Ocean Racing Association, along with title sponsor Sperry Top-Sider, thank all the sailors for attending. We hope to see you in 2013 on Charleston Harbor – April 18-21 – for an even better edition of Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week.

For more information, visit www.charlestonraceweek.com

The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing is the United States’ premier and only dedicated Class 40 sailing race. The 2013 race will kick off in Charleston, South Carolina May 11th. From Charleston competitors will race double-handed to New York City. There will be approximately a 4-5 day stop-over in New York before the race restarts and competitors sprint to Newport, Rhode Island. Once in Newport, skippers will race an inshore grand prix with a maximum crew of six.

The 2013 race will showcase the some of the top Class 40 sailors in the U.S. and world as they complete the 3-leg event. The 2013 race will test the skills of the sailors as they’ll be challenged in multiple ways. The first will be the longer off-shore leg which will require skippers to navigate the always challenging Cape Hatteras. The second challenge will be on the sprint leg from New York to Newport. As competitors approach Newport, they’ll have to decide which direction to go around Block Island. And the third challenge will be to switch their boats into an inshore mode and race with a maximum crew of six when they arrive in Newport. The combined overall winner of all 3 stages will be crowned Atlantic Cup Champion.

Additionally, The Atlantic Cup, with the help of 11th Hour Racing’s sponsorship, will again be one of the most environmentally sustainable races in the United States. The 2012 edition of the race was the very first carbon neutral race in the United States and the 2013 race will also aim for carbon neutrality. Teams will be required to have an alternative energy source like a hydrogenerator, fuel cell or solar panels. For all of the details on the Atlantic Cup’s environmental commitment you can check out our green page. For more information, visit www.AtlanticCup.org