Newport, Rhode Island, a historic city of “Firsts”
Newport,RI-Sunset at Historic Harbor
Newport, Rhode Island sprang up around one of the deepest natural harbors on the east coast of the United States quickly making Newport an important 17th and 18th century trading city with deep keeled ships sailing right into the heart of the city and up to the docks to unload their cargos from around the world. This deep water natural harbor and the constant thermal winds have made Newport one of the first sailing cities of today. However, Newport, especially colonial Newport is the home of many “Firsts”. This historic city of colonial “Firsts”, is waiting to be explored on your yacht charter cruise of southern New England. Read the rest of this entry »
Yacht Charter; New England, Summer Sailing to Nantucket
Nantucket Harbor Houses
Twenty-six miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts lays the tiny island of Nantucket. Just 3.5 miles by 14 miles in size, the crescent-shaped island offers over 100 miles of pristine sandy beaches, all of which are accessible to the public. Nantucket is a natural stop to include in a yacht charter itinerary of southern New England and the islands. Read the rest of this entry »
Summertime cruising in the southern New England islands; The Elizabeth Islands
Sunset Across the Elizabeth Islands
Stretching southwest from the southern side of Cape Cod across from Woods Hole, the Elizabeth Islands are made up of a series of islands and island groups, with Cuttyhunk the further island on the southern end of the island chain. Flanked on the northern side by Buzzard’s Bay and the southern side by Vineyard Sound, the Elizabeth Islands are between the mainland and Martha’s Vineyard and are to reckoned with when passing either to the north or south of these islands, as passing to the north requires navigating through the strong current of Wood’s Hole, and passing to the south requires navigating around the Sow and Pigs Reef. However another option is to op in for a visit of these islands while on a yacht charter of the southern islands of New England. Read the rest of this entry »
Martha’s Vineyard is a 100 square mile island off the southern coast of Cape Cod, and is often known simply as “the Vineyard”. On a yacht charter out of Newport, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard is a popular stop and as the largest island in southern New England, it is not hard to spend several days enjoying all that this quinsentential New England Island has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »
Summertime cruising in the southern New England islands; Cuttyhunk
Cuttyhunk Natural Harbor
Rarely heard of outside of southern New England, the little island of Cuttyhunk is most easily visited by yacht on a yacht charter cruising the southern New England islands. Read the rest of this entry »
Northrop and Johnson at the Newport International Boat Show
The 39th Newport International Boat Show was held September 17-20, in Newport, Rhode Island and as always, Northrop and Johnson was there. The show was very busy this year, both on the docks, in the brokerage section and in the tents. And in general, the show was considered a success; at least Northrop and Johnson considered the show a success as we were very busy. If this activity is any forecaster of the economy, certainly, the yachting public is feeling more comfortable. Read the rest of this entry »
Block Island, just 12 miles off Rhode Island and an easy sail from Newport, is southern New England’s quiet island. Smaller than Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, the “Block” is big in other respects. This spectacularly beautiful retreat, known for its 250-foot Mohegan bluffs that’s guarded by the Southeast Lighthouse, offers 365 freshwater ponds, 300 miles of stone walls, 32 miles of natural trails and miles of pristine beaches – a well preserved ecosystem and home to only about 800 year round residents. Read the rest of this entry »
Newport Charter Show; Great Yachts for New England
Another report today here from the June Newport Charter Show which is still a hotbed of activity. Charter Brokers from around the country are in Newport this week to inspect over 40 yachts that will be for crewed yacht charter this summer in New England from Newport and southern New England to Maine and even Nova Scotia. We have welcomed back yachts and crews that have been coming to New England for charter each summer for several years and also been pleased to see some new options just entering charter that will be available this summer for crewed yacht charter throughout the area. Both motor and sailing yachts are both power and sailing yachts are available in all size and pricing ranges. Read the rest of this blog for some of our favorite charter choices that we have seen this week.
Once again, June is here and the industry yacht charter show for New England is underway on the docks in Newport. Charter Brokers have gathered from around the world to inspect the yachts available for charter in New England this summer. And we are very pleased with the yachts that we are seeing in the show this year. There are a number of great motor yachts and sailing yachts. Today we spent some time on SEAHAWK, the Little Harbor 87′ sailing yacht chartering for 6 guests with 3 crew. Following is more information on this great charter choice.
Have you heard of Cedar Island Selects and Petites, Ninigret and Charleston Cups, East Beach Blondes, Matunuck and Potter Moon Oysters, Moonstone Oysters, Rome Point Oysters or Wild Goose Oysters? All are farm grown in salt water ponds along the shores of Rhode Island and gathered under one roof at the Ocean State Shellfish Co-op. “Where the Oysters Are” is the quote of the Co-op, and that is no lie. The Ocean State Shellfish Co-op is where the oysters are. Call ahead and order three, four, five or more dozen, and ask for a variety and have an oyster tasting right on board. For while all of the oysters start from the same seedlings, it is the nature of the water in which they are grown which give each variety a different flavor all their own. Watch the video of Master Shucker and co-op organizer, Graham Brawley as filmed by Jose de Guzman of the Fishmonger’s Seafood Guide. Read the rest of this entry »
