Newport Music Guide July 24, 25

Sunset Music Series Newport Yachting Center
-fri - Michael McDonald
-sat - Robert Cray Band
Blues café
-fri- DIRTY DEEDS – ACDC TRIBUTE
-sat- Bloody Knuckles
-sat- JOSHUA TREE - U2 TRIBUTE
Jimmys
-fri-Sonic Brew
-sat- Cliffs and Bangers
-sun - Suiside Bill
Rustys
-fri- the who dog band
-sat- Triple Threat
Pelham
-fri - Zoom
-sat- Wicked Peach
The Rhino Bar
-fri- Something Else Band
-sat- Mean Carlene
Billy Goodys
-fri- Apple Wagon
-sat- The Die pods
Narragansett Café (Jamestown)
-fri- Eddy’s Shoe
-sat- New York Minute
Dockside
-fri- Those Guys Newport
-sat- Never in Vegas

Sparkman & Stephens – New Line

07/24/09
Milan, – Morgan Yachts, the brand of Aicon Group specialized in the design, construction and marketing of yachts in the Dinghy, Lobster Boats and Fast Commuters segments, has finalized an Ambassador partnership agreement with Sparkman & Stephens for the sale of its classic motor yachts range in the United States of America.

Sparkman & Stephens is the first Morgan Ambassador and will be an authentic representative of the Morgan brand in the American market.

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GOLDEN YEAR OF RACING – 1st race of the 5 race series

07/23/09

One unforgetable year from 12worlds on Vimeo.

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Beavertail Light, America’s 3rd oldest lighthouse

07/23/09
Beavertail Light Station is Looking for Help from the ‘User Marine Community”. Sitting at the southern end of Conanicut Island at the entrance of Narragansett Bay since 1749, Beavertail Light, America’s 3rd oldest lighthouse is getting its 1st major restoration in 150 years.

The original 1749 foundation still stands and the present light tower and keepers house built in 1856 was used by the 19th century US Lighthouse Board to develop early technology lighting apparatus including horse driven fog signals and gas lighting.

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Sail Newport will dedicate their new dinghy ramp

07/23/09
If you haven’t seen it yet, the dinghy launching ramp and dinghy storage area have really changed. The ramp is now wider, not as steep and there’s expanded storage right next to it. You can join them Tuesday, July 28th, at 3:30PM as they dedicate the new Edgar T. Cato Foundation Ramp and Dinghy Park at Sail Newport.

The improvements were made possible through the generosity of the Edgar T. Cato Foundation.

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J/95 BANJO Tour – Rod Johnstone on the move

07/23/09
J/Boats designer Rod Johnstone is ready to embark on the BANJO tour to various ports in the CT, NY, NJ sailing regions for sails with local dealers. The itinerary includes the following:

July 24 – Rod sails BANJO to McMichaels at Mamaroneck. July 25-30 – BANJO at McMichael. Brokers give demos at Mamaroneck. July 31 – Rod sails BANJO from Mamaroneck to Bay Head, NJ. August 1 & 2- Regatta on the weekend. August 3-4 Rod demos at Bay Head including Tuesday night Race. August 5th Rod sails BANJO back to Stonington.

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Greenberg to serve 30 months for boating death

07/22/09
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Ryan Greenberg was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years, with 5 years to serve and 5 years of probation.

Greenberg is to serve 30 of those months at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston in minimum security and could participate in the prison’s work release program, if eligible, Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Procaccini said. More -Projo.com

Headed our way

07/21/09
Dockwise Yacht Transports Yacht Express will call on Newport Monday and anchor just south of Goat Island to float off and float on transiting yachts. She is 687.5 feet, LOA and stretches to more than 70% of the QE 2′s length. She’ll leave Newport late Tuesday, for Ft. Lauderdale.

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J Class Yachts – Newport Bucket Race Summary

07/21/09
History was made today when the replicas of both Ranger and Endeavour II (Hanuman) lined up together, 72 years after these designs first raced each other in the America’s Cup, Newport, R.I. in 1937. In that event, the British challenger Endeavour II lost to the US Cup defender, Ranger.

Today’s historic sail in the waters just off Newport, home for the America’s Cup throughout the J Class era, confirms the promise of breathtaking sailing in what are acknowledged to be the most beautiful yachts in the world.

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Take the Dog Yachting

07/20/09
Did you know that Gansett Cruises is Dog friendly? Well they are. This is two year old Abby on her first cruise. We’ve seen pictures of other dogs on the Gansett so Abby is not the first.

Book a short doggie vacation at www.gansettcruises.com

P2 off Newport

07/20/09
This is the Perini Navi P2 sailing off of Newport this weekend in the Bucket Regatta. Leighton O’Connor captured the action and what looks like about 25 crew on the rail. She was launched in June 2008 and the LOA is 125′/ 38m. P2 displaces approximately 138tonnes and has a lifting keel to reduce draft when necessary. With the keel down draft is 18′. The mast is 50m tall and made of carbon fiber. The hull is made of an aluminum alloy called Sealium and the Superstructure is FRP composite.

More Newport Bucket images from Leighton O’Connor - here

SailTime opens Bristol office

07/20/09
SailTime and Fractional Boating is the newest way to sail in Rhode Island. You get guaranteed access to a new boat on a schedule that you design. Whether you want to sail for a half day, a full day, or a weekend or more; a SailTime Membership is the least expensive way to get on the water in a new boat. Join SailTime and you can enjoy the water with your family and friends with no marina fees, bank payments, maintenance costs, or insurance fees.

Rob Lawnsby is the new owner of the SailTime Rhode Island base. Rob has been sailing for over 30 years in RI and beyond. He brings a wealth of boating experience, local knowledge, and incredible customer service second to none. Rob managed the RI Hunter dealership for a number of years in Bristol. During that time the dealership not only had the highest customer service rating available, but he was awarded the top volume salesperson in the country.

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URI Sailing coach Joey Mello in the news

07/20/09
Returning from the recent 360 nautical mile Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, Joey Mello, 27, of North Dartmouth and Newport, didn’t waste any time.

“I just finished up sailing in the Newport Regatta on a Shields,” he said the week after the July 5-9 ocean-going experience, adding, “This week, I deliver my sailboat up to East Greenwich to compete in the Centennial Regatta.”

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Arethusa Wins NYYC Swan 42 Nationals

07/20/09
Newport, RI, July 19, 2009 – Phil Lotz’s Arethusa has won the NYYC Swan 42 Nationals on the final day in the final two races. He passed Andy Fisher’s Bandit that dominated this regatta since the first race. Arethusa scored 50 points to Bandit’s 57. In third place was Amelia, Alex Jackson. Celeritas, Malcolm Gefter, was fourth, and Interlodge, Austin and Gwen Fragomen, was fifth. 20 yachts sailed in the NYYC Swan 42 Nationals, July 16-19, at the club’s Harbour Court clubhouse.

For Lotz consistency carried the day. He notched a second in the final race, saving his best for last, and four fourths. His worst placing was seventh.

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Newport Music Guide July 17,18,19

07/17/09
Ballard Part
sat- Molly Finn Battle of the Bands
sun- Rain date

Blues café
fri- The Senders
sat- Sugar

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