On Friday, October 16, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to participate in or watch at the annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for Sail Newport in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from A Mano Pizza truck will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, Newport Rigging Group, and more.
The 2026 Newport Charter Yacht Show, held June 22-25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, showcased not only an impressive fleet of luxury charter yachts but also the exceptional captains and crews who drive the U.S. charter industry.
The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show returns June 22–25, 2026, at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, once again transforming downtown Newport’s waterfront into one of the luxury charter industry’s most important summer season marketplaces.
On Friday, October 10, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for Sail Newport in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from A Mano Pizza will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, Newport Rigging Group, Hallam’s Marine Service, and BWA Yachting.
Started more than thirteen years ago, the Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fundraiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard Teammates organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta has become a legendary event for our yacht captains and crew who look forward to it each year and enjoy the friendly, but competitive, nature of the race,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
By Tuesday, it was heating up at the four-day (June 23-26) Newport Charter Yacht Show, not only because of record-setting high temperatures that had moved into New England but also because it was the day set aside for the Show’s annual Chef’s Competition, a highlight of several crew contests designed to showcase the talents of those who are the backbone of luxury charter yacht experiences.