Rhode Island

Luxury yacht charter vacations in GREECE – 10 outstanding superyachts available now

10 spectacular yachts ready to take their luxury charter guests around the beautiful and historically rich Greek islands, in the Eastern Mediterranean – one of the top luxury superyacht destinations in the world.

Newport Charter Yacht Show 2012 Seminars

Newport Charter Yacht Show 2012 presents its industry focused seminars. The seminars will be featured each day of this popular event, held from 18 to 21 June, 2012.

2012 Sailing Industry Conference, June 26-27

The 2012 Sailing Industry Conference officially announced by Sail America will be held in June 26 and 27. The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘From Survive — to Thrive’.

Newport Charter Yacht Show June 18-21, 2012

Under new ownership, this summer’s revamped Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) guarantees charter boat owners, brokers, agents and boating enthusiasts a convenient one-stop location for presenting and exploring the endless […]

Newport Charter Yacht Show acquired by Newport Harbor Corporation

The Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been acquired by the Newport Harbor Corporation (NHC), continuing a tradition of showcasing luxury charter yachts ranging from 24m […]

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a […]

The Rhode Island Langan Design Wins Superyacht Award for yacht Calliope

The NEWPORT, Rhode Island based Langan Design Partners has announced that Calliope, the latest motor yacht from the office’s drawing boards, has won the World Super […]

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Binnacle to be Named in Honor of Winthrop Williams Aldrich

Winthrop Williams Aldrich’s spirit will be forever present aboard Rhode Island’s Education at Sea tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, through his daughter Lucy Aldrich Burr’s (Mystic, Conn.) generous donation of $15,000 to the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island’s (OHPRI) mission to bring experiential learning to students of all ages.

Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence.

Allied Marine Expands to Newport

As the primary distributor for the Ferretti Group brands in North America, Allied Marine has recently expanded its operations in the North East with the opening of a new office in Newport, Rhode Island.

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011.

Weschler Family and Friends Make Syndicate Pledge to SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization building Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, has received a Shipbuilding Syndicate level pledge of $250,000 from the family and friends of Lieutenant Charles John Weschler, USN, to name the ship’s Great Cabin in his honor.