Sail Newport

As editorial director at BoatU.S Magazine, Bernadette Bernon draws from her many years of experience researching and writing news and feature stories, working as a community organizer for VISTA, contributing to mainstream magazines, and traveling the world in her job as editorial director of "Cruising World" and "Sailing World." As a lifelong sailor, Bernadette and her husband took a seven-year 'break" to spend on their own cruising adventure, inspiring her editorial achievements while making history in the marine publishing business; BoatU.S. Magazine is now distributed to 700,00 boat owners with a dozen excellence awards this year alone from Boating Writers International. In her spare time, Bernadette mentors high school students preparing for college or tech school. BoatUS Women Offshore Rhode Island Marine Trades Association Image by Billy Black #womenmakinghistory #womeninmarinebusiness #marinewriter #boatingus #sailing #cruising #powerboats #marineadventure #volunteer #marinebusiness #urigraduate #womenshistorymonth

"I wanted to be outside working on the boats." Not only has she taught sailing to children, adults, and people with disabilities, she worked in several positions at boatyards where she learned how to step and unstep rigs, splice and inspect rigging. A spot opened up at the Hinckley rigging shop, and 10 years later, she says, "I'm still loving it." At Hinckley, Laura works on big boat rigs and rigging, hydraulics, deck layouts, rope and wire splicing. She operates a crane and earned her NCCCO license. Image by: John Thompson. Women Offshore Ann Hof #hinckleyyachtservices #womeninmarinebusiness #womenonboats #sailing #sailinglife #rimta #riggingboats #hydraulics #boatyard #craneoperator #womenoffshore

For Women's History month, we’ve decided to recognize women in our local marine industry forging the way for other women and making new history. Zoe Steele, of 7 Star Marine has a passion for mechanical systems and works in the field of engineering for yachts, commercial, and military vessels. She grew up in a sailing and boatbuilding family in Nova Scotia, gained sea time all over the world, and worked locally on boats including the Swan "Lolita" and Gunboat "Looking for Elvis." When she’s not paving the way in the marine industry for other women, Zoe is the mom of five children!!! #womenshistorymonth?#womenmechanics?#womeninthemarineindustry?#7starmarine?#yachtsystems?#sailing?#sailinglife?#boatbuilding?#yachtmechanics?#newport?#newportri?#theoceanstate2d

Sail Newport is looking for a regatta coordinator for the 2025 sailing season. This April - November position is full-time, seasonal. Work with Sail Newport staff and skilled volunteers to help manage our regattas. Experience with sailboat racing and skilled powerboat operator preferred. Join our exciting Sailing Center in the heart of Narragansett Bay. (Image: Stephen Cloutier)Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/embd7ugc

The Challenger Lecture Series next presents Keith Stokes who will join us on Thursday, February 27 at 6 p.m. to present the peculiar institution of slavery in Newport, Rhode Island, which had its start and evolution with the sea providing one of the best paths for African freedom and prosperity “African Heritage Mariners in the Colonial Era” provides an interpretation of how seafaring was one of the most significant occupations among enslaved and free African heritage men during the 18th and 19th centuries. The presentation will include an in-depth review of Newport’s role within the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the evolution of African mariners, and the use of the sea as an early path to freedom. Presentation images of historic artifacts will come from the collections of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eJGgufVd Presented by Hinckley Yacht Services https://lnkd.in/eeSVi5p3 with sponsorship from Island Time Catering Co. https://lnkd.in/dESN5em6

Come and join us for our Summer Soirée! Tickets are selling fast. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eyy8rHKd The evening goes from 5:15 PM - 9:30 PM- starting with an opening reception featuring the photography of Onne van der Wal, followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a selection of small plates, dessert, live auction, and music by The Naticks! Artist: Sharon Steiger Morgera Thank you to Barton & Gray Mariners Club, Bitter End Yacht Club, Brands of Portugal, Mount Gay Rum, Ragged Island Brewing Company, Sunday River, and Onne van der Wal Nautical Photography #newportrhodeisland #sailnewportsailingcenter #sailnewportri #sailnewport #discovernewport #summersoiree #tickets #cocktails #horsdouvres #smallplates #dessert #LiveAuction #livemusic

Our season gear sponsor Gill Marine wants to encourage all to experience sailing. For any adults who complete two sessions of instruction, Gill Marine will gift a new pair of Deckhand sailing gloves- while supplies last of course. Details are available in the Dock Office. Now is the time to come and learn to sail or improve your skills! Photo: Matthew Cohen Photography #GillMarine #summersailing #newportrhodeisland #sailnewportsailingcenter #sailnewportri #keelboat #sailnewport #learntosail #discovernewport #summersail #j22sailing