Newport Yachting Center Press Releases

NEWPORT'S HOLIDAY SPIRIT SOON TO BE ILLUMINATED AT THE NEWPORT SKATING CENTER'S 32nd ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

NEWPORT, RI, November 30, 2012 – Rumor has it that even Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to help celebrate the Newport Skating Center’s 32nd Annual Tree Lighting, taking place next Friday, December 7th from 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The traditional kick-off to Newport’s holiday season is counting on all revelers in attendance to exercise their vocal chords and ensure the Cheer-O-Meter displays the maximum holiday spirit which will light this year’s tree, a majestic 30-foot Douglas Fir donated by Steve and Liz Prime of Middletown, RI. Entry to the event, located...

CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF FALL AND GERMAN CULTURE AT THE 20TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL OKTOBERFEST COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Exclusive “Prost! Pass” offers exclusive admission, private access to lounge area, a sampling of Oktoberfest brews, a meal voucher, Oktoberfest mug and cocktail service.

NEWPORT, RI, September 25, 2012 – Raise a stein to acknowledge a special anniversary while celebrating German culture, food and history at the 20th Annual International Oktoberfest, on tap Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center in scenic downtown, Newport. The event will feature brews, brats and two stages of live...

Awards for Booth Design and Show Marketing Presented at Newport Boat Show by Edson International

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

September, 2012, Newport, RI…The Edson Awards For Excellence in Portraying Company Image at the Newport International Boat Show were presented during the Show to four category winners who each received a $1,000 credit toward their show costs in 2013 and an overall winner was designated as the “Star of the Show” by Edson and the Show producers, Newport Exhibition Group. Previously known as the “Steve Collins Award” in honor of a deceased Edson employee who was deeply involved in the company’s marketing...

Boat Show Contributes To The People Who Help Boaters and Sailors

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Newport, RI, September, 2012…Each year, the Newport International Boat Show partners with a charitable organization to provide both direct and indirect support of their cause. For 2012, the Coast Guard Foundation, headquartered in Stonington. CT, was named the Show’s Official Charitable Partner with hopes to give back to the very people who attend the Show through an organization that boaters and sailors depend upon every day…the U. S. Coast Guard!

In terms of direct benefits to boaters, the Coast Guard Foundation...

Two American Boats Take Honors as Best in Class at Newport International Boat Show

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Newport, RI, September, 2012…The Hunt 44 Express Sedan from Hunt Yachts in Portsmouth, Rhode Island was named Best New Powerboat and the Motive 25R Trimaran from Motive Trimarans of New York, NY took Best New Sailboat honors at this year’s Newport International Boat Show. Raymarine’s i50 and i60 Instruments took the honors as the Show’s Best New Boating Product for the Nashua, NH company. The selections were made as part of the Show’s Newport For New Products program sponsored by Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines to recognize the best boats and boating...

Media Alert! Newport For New Products Announced.

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Newport, RI, September 14, 2012…At ceremonies on the second day of the 42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show, the results of judging in the Newport for New Products awards program were announced. The main category winners were as follows:

Best New Sailboat…Motive 25R Trimaran by Motive Trimarans.

Newport Boat Show Ready to Launch September 13th!

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Newport, RI, September, 2012…The 42nd Annual edition of the Newport International Boat Show, exhibiting a renewed sense of excitement and increased level of activity, is ready to welcome visitors from Thursday September 13 to Sunday, September 16 at its thirteen acre site along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, RI. Tom Delotto, Division Director of the Newport Exhibition Group, the show’s producers, noted that “The Newport Show is a bellwether of the industry, both in terms of pre-show exhibitor commitments and at-show sales interest and, from the pre-show point of view, it...

The Fab-Four - The Ultimate Tribute to Invade Newport to Play the Sunset Music Series Next Friday!

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

NEWPORT, RI, August 22, 2012 – The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute will bring their mop tops and the Beatles songbook to the Nantucket Nectar’s Sunset Music Series along with opening act The Foreverly Brothers Duo next Friday, August 31st at the Newport Yachting Center. Concert tickets are still available at $25 for standard seating or $45 for preferred seating and can be purchased by visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling the Newport Yachting Center...

All Blues All Day & Night Along the Newport Waterfront at Debut of Newport Blues & BBQ Festival Next Saturday

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Whole Hog Pass offers exclusive all-day reserved deck seating,

cocktail service, a complimentary beverage and BBQ sampling.

NEWPORT, RI, August 9, 2012 –The Newport Yachting Center event venue and marina...

k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang to Make Perfect Rhythm at the Sunset Music Series next Friday

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

NEWPORT, RI, August 7, 2012 – Multi-Grammy award winner, k.d. lang and her band, The Siss Boom Bang, will bring their special brand of country to the Nantucket Nectar’s Sunset Music Series along with special guest Lera Lynn next Friday, August 17th at the Newport Yachting Center. Concert tickets are still available at $46 for standard seating or $66 for preferred seating and can be purchased by visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling the Newport Yachting...