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June 23rd - July 1st, 2012

America's Cup World Series
Links to various pages with info to keep you most informed:

Information regarding ILYC

Launch service will be available for members between

the ILYC dock and Fort Adams 

from June 23rd to July 1st. 

Members may bring guests,

but the member must accompany them.

 

Please bring a VHF to call Aloha on channel 78A

or call the dock office  846-1969 X 1

for your return trip.

 

There is another option available to members

and that is the dinghy dock at Sail Newport,

which is courtesy of Sail Newport and Sail to Prevail. 

They have created a special dinghy dock

at the Admiral's Pier.

Members may also drive to Fort Adams

where parking is available at a set fee.

BAR Hours

The bar will be opening at

NOON

all days from

Saturday, June 23rd to Sunday July 1st

to offer members traveling to Fort Adams

or those who want to sit on the porch,

a great venue to watch the activities across Breton Cove.

So come on over during the week and enjoy your club.

We will run all scheduled grill nights and brunches.

 

 

June 20, 2012 Most Recent Information regarding Newport America's Cup World Series

Spectator Advisory PDF

 

May 24, 2012

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT from the America's Cup World Series Host Committee....

 

Dear Yacht Club Members!

  

The America's Cup World Series will take place in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay starting on June 23rd and going through July 1st! 

 

The following links have important information that you will need to enjoy the event on the water. 

 

MARINE INFORMATION 

 

The link above has all pertinent information on the how, what, when, where of the on the water management of the ACWS...

  • Schedule of Racing
  • Schedule of the Safety Zone
  • Charts of the Racecourses, North and South
  • Broadcast Channels
  • Traffic patterns
  • Harbor Information

 

TRANSIENT BOATERS ON MOORINGS:

  • The Event Village at Fort Adams State Park will be the hub of all activity during the World Series. 
  • Sail Newport and Sail to Prevail have worked together to create a special DINGHY DOCK tie up at the Sail to Prevail (formerly Shake A Leg) docks at Sail Newport's Admiral's Pier (Hoist Pier). 
  • All Access to the Fort Adams ACWS Village is FREE from June 23 through July 27. 
  • TICKETS for the race days from Thursday June 28-July 1st can be purchased at www.americascup.com  

 So.......................

  • Check out the Full Schedule at www.americascup.com
  • Reserve your spot in the harbor from one of our wonderful mooring operators, marinas or grab a spot in the anchorage
  • Buy your tickets for the event
  • Dinghy yourself over to the SN/STP docks
  • Walk the 500 yards to the venue and HAVE A BLAST!

 

Frequently asked questions:

When is Racing?

  • Racing starts at 2pm (1400) and ends at around 5pm (1700) from the 27th through the 1st. 
  • June 28th is the first day of actual racing and 27th is the practice race day.
  • June 23 and 24 is our Sail Newport Youth Challenge at the America's Cup World Series 
  • ACWS Newport Village opens at 1100 Each Day...

Is the Bay Shut down?

  • Common misconception!  NO! the bay is not shut down.  The Safety Zone will be created by 1:30 (1330) on each race day and will be in place during racing.
  • Follow me boats will be on the west and north sides of the race areas in a southerly wind direction to help boaters transit from the north to the south during and between races along the west side of the shipping channel along the Jamestown shore.

Can I transit the Bay during Racing?

  • Of Course!  The West Passage or Sakonnet River will be the best option for boaters wishing to bypass the racing as the East Passage will be very active! 
  • Planning will make it very easy to get to BI, the fishing grounds or Elizabeth Islands.

Will I be able to see a lot from the Water?

  • Since you really can't keep up with the boats, you are limited to what you will see by proximity (safety zone is fairly wide) and that you will be stuck at one end of the course.   
  • Fort Adams Event Village is really the best place to watch! 

What else is there to do at the Village besides watching racing?

  • Food Courts, entertainment, an Exploration Zone showcasing Rhode Island's heritage in Ocean Exploration, Marine Trades, Education and Recreational boating!  Jumbo Screens, live commentary and front row seats to the sailing are but a few of the reasons to join us on site at Fort Adams State Park! 

Thank you all for your support of this important marine event in Rhode Island! 

 

Sincerely,

Brad Read

Chairman of the Host Committee for the ACWS Newport