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Newport Charter Yacht Show acquired by Newport Harbor Corporation

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 (80 feet) in length up to the superyacht size of 45m (150ft) to the megayacht size of 68m (225+ feet).  Charter yachts from around the world will cruise into... ... read full story

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

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

The Rhode Island Langan Design Wins Superyacht Award for yacht Calliope

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

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 Yacht Award for the best Three-Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. This award comes as a fitting tribute to the company’s founder, the late Bill Langan of Jamestown, R.I.,... ... read full story

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

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Allied Marine Expands to Newport

January 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Allied Marine Expands to the 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. ... read full story

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

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

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Sailing Ship Vessel Oliver Hazard Perrys’ Experiential Education Programs

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rhode Island students will participate in experiential education aboard the Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry when completed in 2013. Deborah Gist, R.I. Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, put her stamp of approval on the project being developed through the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI). ... read full story

Simrad Yachting receives Top Honors at the Newport International Boat Show

October 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Simrad Yachting received two awards at the 2010 Newport International Boat Show. The Simrad NSE navigation system with 2.0 software was named “Best New Boating Product” and Simrad Yachting received the Five Star Award for its “Best in Show” booth display. ... read full story

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