Hop Onboard and Experience Some of the Worlds Best Sailing in Newport, Rhode Island

A sailor’s paradise can be found in the coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island. In this season 3 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 306), Richard tours the Newport Yacht Club to learn more about their sailing culture. What makes Newport a hub for sailing is its constant wind speed of 11 knots and easy access to the open ocean. In this segment, Richard joins Fred Roy in his SBO sailboat for a riveting race. They may not come in first, but for a sailor, racing in Newport is its own win.

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