Shields Fleet 9

Sail Newport is proud to present new and updated never before seen footage of PUMA’s il mostro, currently taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA Ocean Racing’s very own Ken Read and members of the team will join us in person, giving us insight into the race so far. See and hear the latest news and updates from the VOR which will be in the middle of their Boston stopover.

Don’t miss out on your chance to join the team for a day during the Boston stopover…

May 8th (Friday) which is the Practice Racing Day prior to the In Port Race on May 9th.

Purchase your raffle tickets today!

Ken Read, Skipper of il mostro says: “These practice days are actually the most fun days of sailing we get to do. There are a ton of starts and short course races that day. The Race Committee is out there working out the kinks and we benefit by blasting around a set up course all day long. The raffle winner will be grinning ear to ear after this day of sailing… Guaranteed…..”

Raffle Tickets are $15 each, 6 Tickets for $75 (1 free) or 12 Tickets for $150 (2 free)

Available for purchase ONLINE or by calling Sail Newport at 401-846-1983. They will also be available at the event.

All details and rules can be found on the Sail Newport website.

All proceeds to benefit Sail Newport’s Public Sailing Programs.

Sail Newport is a 501 c-3 Organization dedicated to public access to sailing.

Well, maybe for wack-o Cruise, but not here!  We have RULES, and we’d like to get you up to date…

The Opening Party is scheduled for Tuesday April 28 at 5:35 in the Newport Yacht Club.  We will be accepting registrations, updating your contact info/email for fleet correspondence, and starting to talk a little smack!  There will be a bar and some food too.  Soon, the new SI/NOR will be available on the website to read, and for download, and SailNewport may or may not have a new chart available for us.

There are several major rules changes this year, don’t be donkey out there! Read the rules, the SI and NOR, and keep come to the opening party, we’ll have a short rules breakdown from one of our own.

The registration deadline for fleet dues is Friday, May 1, just like last year.  The form is now available on the website for you to complete, and then you can mail in your check for the dues, and verification of your insurance, to our fleet treasurer, Liz Collins, 10 Sullivan Street, Newport, RI 02840. There will be a late fee again for registration checks received by Liz after May 1. The email alone doesn’t count.

Our FIRST RACE is Wednesday, May 13. Time to get the boats ready:

~send in your registration check and proof of insurance
~get your SailNewport membership squared away so you can launch
~get your mooring in
~call the loft
~find your crew

We also have a great weekend calendar this year, some early dates are in, mark your calendar now for:
The Newport Regatta, July 11-12
The George Winslow Regatta, August 1
Museum of Yachting Regatta, Sept 5
plus Aloha races and other regattas to be filled in shortly.
Many updates on the site are already done, take a peek.

Looking forward to a great season,

Your Fleet 9 Officers