Newport Harbor Guide May 2011 : Page 4

c/o Seamen’s Church Institute Attn: J.M. Davis, Jr. 18 Market Square Newport, RI 02840 Phone/Fax: 401.841.9668 Cell: 401.226.1765 newportharborguide.com publishers Newport Harbor Guide ® editor J.M. Davis, Jr. endorsements The Seamen’s Church Institute RI State Yachting Committee Newport City Council J-Class Association 12 Metre Class Grace – the human soul desires peace of mind, a tranquil setting, and a sparkling day on the water – simply called “messing about in boats.” photo : onne van der wal / vanderwal . com photography & maps Onne van der Wal Mark Doucette kees stuip Daniel Forster John lammers van Bueren Cailin Mateleska Flying Pictures st Tropez Rod Harris Robbie Benjamin Susan Choquette Dan Nerney Mapping & Planning Services Welcome to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State” On the southern part of Aquidneck Island, the largest island in Narragansett Bay, you will find Newport and its sheltered harbor that has served its citizens for nearly 375 years -as a commercial port in Colonial times to the present as a bustling yachting destination. We boast that Newport is the sailing capital of America, if not the sailing capital of the world. Rhode Island Sound and Narragansett Bay offer mariners a vast sailing venue with the finest quality and most diversified sailing condi-tions known in the world. No matter the weather conditions, there is always a sound, bay, or the lee side of an island to find time and enjoyment for a very fine day of sailing. Other than the 50-odd international and local regattas taking place this summer in and around Newport’s waters, off the water there are many sites, attractions, and activities to be appreciated and enjoyed by families. Take a tour from the Visitor’s Center, hire a private guide to see what interests you most, or strike out on your own and follow the signs for Newport’s Harbor Walk, stroll Bannister’s Wharf (the oldest continuously operated commercial wharf), walk the beaches, ride an old fashioned carousel, walk along the famous Cliff Walk, or take your family on a train ride the length of the island. And there’s so much more to do! The cultural diversity found here, in such a relatively small area, is extraordinary. From Colonial homes to the mansions on Bellevue Avenue, to the modern mansions along Ocean Drive, there is something for everyone. Music events include folk, jazz, chamber and classical music, as well as current interpretive hits, in as many different venues from mansions, and forts, to fields and waterfront tents. Sports activities include polo at Glen Farm in Portsmouth, tennis and croquet on grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and numerous golf courses, as well as several classic automobile shows. Socially there are many galas and events one can attend to benefit such worthy organizations as the International Yacht Restoration School, Newport Historical Society, Preservation Society of Newport County, Seamen’s Church Institute, Fort Adams Trust, and Sail Newport, the nationally-treasured Redwood Library, and many more that are listed in this guide. In short – whether on the water, on a court, or in a field, what Newport represents is an unparalleled opportunity to live life to its fullest. Enjoy your stay! contributing writers Anita Rafael Jan Harley Barby MacGowan design Bordlemay Design advertising Charlotte Johnson Dorothy Watson advisor Lynne Tungett online Go online to see a complete virtual copy of this issue at: NHG Newpor tHarborGuide.com You’ll find direct links to websites and maps of all the businesses and services listed, plus recent updates. Capt. J.M. Davis, Jr., PUBLISHER Printed on recycled paper with soy ink by Cummings Printing Company / cummingsprinting.com 4 O Newpor t Har bor Guide 2011–2012 U.S. and International Edition

Welcome To Rhode Island, The “Ocean State”

On the southern part of Aquidneck Island, the largest island in Narragansett Bay, you will find Newport and its sheltered harbor that has served its citizens for nearly 375 years - as a commercial port in Colonial times to the present as a bustling yachting destination. We boast that Newport is the sailing capital of America, if not the sailing capital of the world. Rhode Island Sound and Narragansett Bay offer mariners a vast sailing venue with the finest quality and most diversified sailing conditions known in the world. No matter the weather conditions, there is always a sound, bay, or the lee side of an island to find time and enjoyment for a very fine day of sailing. Other than the 50-odd international and local regattas taking place this summer in and around Newport’s waters, off the water there are many sites, attractions, and activities to be appreciated and enjoyed by families. Take a tour from the Visitor’s Center, hire a private guide to see what interests you most, or strike out on your own and follow the signs for Newport’s Harbor Walk, stroll Bannister’s Wharf (the oldest continuously operated commercial wharf), walk the beaches, ride an old fashioned carousel, walk along the famous Cliff Walk, or take your family on a train ride the length of the island. And there’s so much more to do! The cultural diversity found here, in such a relatively small area, is extraordinary. From Colonial homes to the mansions on Bellevue Avenue, to the modern mansions along Ocean Drive, there is something for everyone. Music events include folk, jazz, chamber and classical music, as well as current interpretive hits, in as many different venues from mansions, and forts, to fields and waterfront tents. Sports activities include polo at Glen Farm in Portsmouth, tennis and croquet on grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and numerous golf courses, as well as several classic automobile shows. Socially there are many galas and events one can attend to benefit such worthy organizations as the International Yacht Restoration School, Newport Historical Society, Preservation Society of Newport County, Seamen’s Church Institute, Fort Adams Trust, and Sail Newport, the nationally-treasured Redwood Library, and many more that are listed in this guide. In short – whether on the water, on a court, or in a field, what Newport represents is an unparalleled opportunity to live life to its fullest. Enjoy your stay! Capt. J.M. Davis, Jr., PUBLISHER

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