We’re excited to invite local businesses and organizations to our Open House on Wednesday, April 23, from 10 AM to 5 PM! Free admission all day for everyone. Whether you’ve collaborated with us before or are just getting to know us, this is a chance to explore what’s new at the museum—and what we could…

David Kent Dellenbaugh Gregory Vance Fisher Sally Elizabeth Helme Hal Herman Haenel Charles “Chuck” Hawley James Henry “Sham” Hunt Bruce P. King Alfred Edward “Bill” Luders, Jr Kenneth Wheaton Read II John Steven Reichel Carl Sherman Schumacher We’re excited to announce the 11 individuals who will be inducted into our prestigious National Sailing Hall of…

The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame is excited to host the 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition from Friday, October 11 to Monday, November 11, 2024.

The National Sailing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination window for the Class of 2025. From now until December 31, 2024, sailing enthusiasts nationwide should nominate candidates for consideration in the upcoming selection cycle.

The Class of 2024 Induction Weekend commenced at the waterfront clubhouse of Chicago Yacht Club on Friday, October 4. A welcome reception provided the opportunity to gather current and new inductees, friends, family and fans during the cocktail hour hosted by CYC Commodore Charles Anderson.

The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame has revealed the names of 12 individuals who will be inducted into its fellowship of hall of famers this year. This diverse list includes Jan C. O’Malley, a three-time US Sailing Yachtswoman of the Year, two-time Adams Cup winner, and the first ever winner of the…

Newport, R.I. – The Sailing Museum, home of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, is celebrating the end of a successful year – the first full year in its new space, the historic Armory Building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. Anticipating a period of growth in the near future, the leadership and management…

November 5, 2023 (Newport, R.I.) – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced the induction of its 13th class, comprising of ten sailors. The Class of 2023 includes: From top left (moving left to right descending): Skip Etchells, Tim Hogan (Lifetime Achievement), Peter Holmberg,Sally Honey, John Kolius, Bill Lapworth, John Knox Marshall, Charley Morgan, Bob…

The Sailing Museum, which celebrates the sport of sailing through dynamic exhibitions and is home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame, announced today the receipt of a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award from the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The award honors recipients for exemplary projects of historic preservation in…

10 individuals will be inducted in November 2023: Skip Etchells, Tim Hogan (Lifetime Achievement), Peter Holmberg, Sally Honey, John Kolius, Bill Lapworth, John Knox Marshall, Charley Morgan, Bob Perry and Dick Stearns

CCA Celebrates its 100th Anniversary at The Sailing Museum in Newport

Interview with 2021 National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill Pinkney

Is Newport, RI the “new Hamptons”?!

Article by Canadian Yachting / Dec. 2022 Written by Katherine Stone, granddaughter of Herbert L. Stone, National Sailing Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee. Read about her visit to The Sailing Museum during Newport International boat Show weekend and her tour with Executive Director, Heather Ruhsam.

For Immediate Release November 8th, 2022 Newport, R.I. – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of thirteen sailors during its 12th ceremony, held November 5, 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Class of 2022 includes: Ed Adams – Racing legend and coach, Adams excelled in college, World Championship and offshore…

Getaway to Rhode Island!

Read the latest report by SAIL

Interview with Dual Hall of Famer Dawn Riley

Article by Bill Springer, Forbes I apologize! I knew about The Sailing Museum even before it opened its doors for the first time in Newport, Rhode Island’s Armory Building earlier this summer. I fact, I was one of the lucky guests that attended the Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony that was held there before the exhibits…

The Sailing Museum has officially opened in the Ocean State Article by Soundings It was all clear skies, fair winds and administrative camaraderie for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the old Armory on Thames Street in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, this past May. The Sailing Museum—a nonprofit, educational showplace—was ready for the public. Many of those…