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!

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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…

July 18, 2022

The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today thirteen sailors comprising its 12^th class of inductees.

Town & Country / Sam Dangremond Newport may be best known for its stunning Gilded Age mansions that were once home to famous families like the Vanderbilts, Kennedys, and Astors, but beyond its excessive exterior, the city and its surrounding area offer an enviable range of activities and destinations. From taking a stroll along the Cliff Walk…

New hotels and museums, reopened mansions, buzzing restaurants and more are making this classic summer getaway cool again. Robb Report / Andrew Sessa Celebrating a Life Aquatic: The Sailing Museum Designed to appeal to sailors both novice and expert, the month-old Sailing Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey. The experience begins with museumgoers selecting a virtual…

Newport’s Three Sporting Museums Announce Joint Access Ticket Visitors and sports fans can visit The Sailing Museum, Audrain Automobile Museum and International Tennis Hall of Fame for the price of just two museum admissions. JUNE 6, 2022, NEWPORT, R.I. – The Sailing Museum, Audrain Automobile Museum and International Tennis Hall of Fame have teamed together…

By Smithsonian Magazine Celebrating America’s small towns has become one of Smithsonian magazine’s favorite traditions: an opportunity to get lost in the slower pace of walkable streets, minor league baseball games and waters brimming with wildlife. These communities are gateways to vast national parks, Native American heritage and Underground Railroad history, where qualities such as preservation, pride and…