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.

About Weekends with Yankee

Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.