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Newport RI

Newport’s Newest Destination

The Sailing Museum—a nonprofit, educational showplace—had its ribbon-cutting ceremony at the old Armory on Thames Street in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, this past May.

Brave Heart

Ida Lewis was known to have saved anywhere from 18 to 36 lives from the mid to late 1800’s while working as a lighthouse keeper in Newport.

A savior to boats and men

She was the dedicated keeper of Lime Rock Light Station in Newport, Rhode Island, and an expert small-boat handler. Admired by a U.S. president for

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

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