Newport, Rhode Island – an iconic Ocean Race stopover
May 08, 2023
2 min read
Few cities in the world are as closely linked to the sport of sailing as Newport, Rhode Island. Renowned for its world class sailing, the City-by-the-Sea has also become a natural part of The Ocean Race, playing host to the 4th stopover of The Ocean Race 2022-23 from May 13–21.
The Ocean Race has found a recurring home in Newport, with the city's third consecutive stopover in the 2022-23 edition. Hosted by Sail Newport, the event has had a significant economic and tourism impact on the community. In 2015, over 137,000 people visited the race village at Fort Adams, followed by over 100,000 in 2018.
A welcome stopover
For The Ocean Race sailors, the Newport stopover offers a much-needed respite and opportunity for rejuvenation before embarking on the demanding transatlantic Leg 5 journey from Newport to Aarhus, Denmark, as their shore crews diligently prepare their boats for the challenge ahead.
Newport Schedule
13 May: Ocean Live Park opening
20 May: In-Port Race
21 May: Leg Start
Newport remains an iconic venue for generations of sailors
City-by-the-Sea
As a prominent sailing hub, Newport, Rhode Island boasts a storied history and a strong connection to the sport. Nestled along the stunning shores of Narragansett Bay, New England's largest estuary, Newport's picturesque landscape is further enhanced by the Rhode Island Sound and the Sakonnet River.
The city is beloved for its charming colonial and New England architecture, bustling waterfront filled with eateries, galleries, and boutiques, and its warm, welcoming atmosphere. A world-class sailing destination, Newport is home to the 11th Hour Racing Team and has hosted other premier events like the America's Cup.
The 2015 Newport stopover also marked the inception of The Ocean Race's sustainability program, which expanded to all stopovers during the 2017-18 edition.
This year, Newport is hosting two fleets for the first time, the IMOCA 60s, foiling boats which push the limits of technology, as well as the one-design VO65 class, which produced the closest race in history in the 2017-18 edition.
Learn more about The Ocean Race.
Visit the Newport Host City website here.
SHOP THE OCEAN RACE COLLECTION
Since becoming Official Clothing Supplier for The Ocean Race in 2019, we have outfitted the race staff, elite ocean racers as well as The Ocean Race fans. Make sure to visit us at the Ocean Live Park in Newport from May 13–21.
Unisex Ocean Race Crew Cap 2.0
Men's The Ocean Race T-shirt
Junior’s Ocean Race T-shirt
Kids' The Ocean Race T-Shirt
Women's The Ocean Race T-shirt
Men's The Ocean Race Hoodie
Women’s Ocean Race 3-Layer Sailing Shell Jacket
The Ocean Race Dry Bag 3L
The Ocean Race Backpack
Men's The Ocean Race Polo
Women’s Ocean Race Long Sailing Coat
Men’s Ocean Race Hooded Sailing Shell Jacket
Men's Ocean Race T-shirt
Women's Ocean Race Sailing Jacket
Women's The Ocean Race Polo
Women's Ocean Race T-shirt
Kids’ and Juniors’ Ocean Race 3-Layer Sailing Shell Jacket
Kids' and Juniors' Ocean Race Organic Cotton T-shirt
Kids' and Juniors' Ocean Race Hoodie
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