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…

Laura Damon / Newport Daily News NEWPORT — As soon as the blue ribbon dropped in the threshold of the historic municipal Armory building on lower Thames Street, a large crowd of people funneled inside to be among the first to see The Sailing Museum ahead of its official opening. “I can’t tell you how…

THE SAILING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING Newport, R.I. – The Sailing Museum announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on May 10th, 2022. Located on the waterfront of downtown Newport in the historic Armory Building built in 1894, the museum will offer an innovative multi-media experience. An educational and cultural non-profit…

The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of eleven sailors during its 11th ceremony, held on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, in Newport, Rhode Island.

July 5, 2021

The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced eleven sailors comprising its 11^th anniversary class of inductees.

Remembering Ding Schoonmaker, champion of sailors everywhere. Thoughts from fellow Hall of Famer, Gary Jobson.

September 15, 2020

The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced nine sailors comprising its 10^th anniversary class of inductees.

June 23, 2020

The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced nine sailors comprising its 10^th anniversary class of inductees.

Left to right, top to bottom: Presenters Bob Johnstone and Mason Chrisman, Bill Martin, Robby Naish, Tom Whidden, Corny Shields, Fred Mills, Berny Mills, Sham Hunt, Randy Smyth and Timmy Larr (click image to download high res; Credit: NSHOF/Stephen Cloutier)  Sharing Knowledge and Access is Hallmark of Seventh Annual Induction Weekend NEWPORT, R.I. (September 25, 2017) – The…

Webisode #5 – “Living the Dream” (For More Webisodes – Scroll Down) Videos provided by National Geographic and Ameriprise Finanancial The first Black Boaters Summit shoved off in 1997 with 10 boats and 100 participants, and it’s been growing ever since. After ten years, Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney have taught hundreds of African Americans…

NSHOF Inducts Nine of Sailing’s Significant Contributors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jan Harley, Media Pro International, jan.harley@mediapronewport.com , (401) 849-0220 Medal of Freedom Recipient, Creator of the Yellow First-Down Line for Televised Football and Olympians Are Members of Historic Second Class of Inductees New Orleans, La. (October 14, 2012) – There was an abundance of Southern…