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Newport 28/28 II

While initially there were questions about quality, the 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for those on a budget..

The Newport 28 was one of the longer-lived small production cruising boats, having been in production from 1974 through 1987. Almost 1,000 of the C&C-designed boats were built by Capital Yachts of Harbor City, California.

There is a strong family resemblance between the Newport 28 and other C&C designs of the same period. In addition to the Newport 28, Capital built the Newport 41, another mid-1970s C&C design. The styling of both boats is characterized by the sweeping attractive sheerlines for which C&C is justifiably known.

As with any boat whose production run spanned more than a decade, many changes were made in the Newport 28, both outside and inside, over the years. The original scimitar-shaped keel and rudder gave way to more modern high aspect ratio appendages with 1983 models, increasing draft from 4′ 6″ to 5′ 2″. A shoal draft version drawing 4′ was optional, but

less popular than the deep-keel boat. Versions with the modern keel are designated Newport 28-II.

Sailing Performance

The Newport 28 has a tall, high aspect ratio masthead rig. The newer deep keel models are about six seconds per mile faster than the original version of the boat, which typically sails with a PHRF rating of 192. This is comparable to other cruiser-racers of the same size.

Despite a fairly high ballast/displacement ratio, owners report that the boat is tender. This is due in part to the fairly round midship section, and in part to the fact that few 28′ boats are really very stiff.

Racing in Newport 28s is quite keen in some areas, particularly on the West Coast, where there are large fleets that race both as one-designs and under PHRF. The boat is a competitive PHRF racer, and enough boats have been rated so that its handicap appears fair. This means you are likely to get a rating based on the boat’s performance, not on your own sailing ability.

Most owners report that the boat is very well balanced. This is typical of C&C designs, which usually have fairly small mainsails. With a large foretriangle and a small mainsail, it may be necessary to rake the mast aft slightly to give the boat a little weather helm. It’s far easier to add weather helm than to reduce it.

Construction

Make no mistake about it, the Newport 28 is a boat built to a price. A common complaint by owners is mediocre fitting of woodwork, leaking hull-to-deck joint, cockpit drains that are too small, plastic valves on through hull fittings, inadequate backing plates for hardware—in short, the entire litany of problems associated with boats built to be low in price.

One owner who races his boat hard noticed a large crack in the hull molding aft of the primary sheet winches, and discovered that he could see daylight through it. Apparently, the hull had been cracked in removing it from the mold, and the cracked patched over with auto body filler. This was on a new boat. The factory made good on that one.

Why would so many people buy a boat that apparently has a history of minor construction flaws and mediocre quality control?

The answer, according to owners, is that the basic styling, accommodations, and performance are better than other boats of the same size and type, making up for other shortcomings. When you buy a Chevrolet you know in advance that it isn’t going to be built like a Mercedes.

The interior is one factor that many owners report is a major influence in their decision to buy a Newport 28. With a waterline length of 23′ 6″, there’s a lot of interior for a 28′ boat.

Despite the fairly low freeboard and pronounced concave sheer, there is just over 6′ of headroom on centerline over the main cabin. The pronounced camber of the main cabintop keeps the deckhouse profile low, but at the expense of headroom, which diminishes very quickly away from the centerline. Fortunately, on a boat this small you’re almost always walking near the centerline.

There have been three basic interior arrangements over the years: galley along the starboard side of the main cabin, galley aft on the port side, and galley aft on the starboard side. On later models, only the two aft galley configurations were available. The galley aft on starboard side is the only layout that offers a stove with oven, due to the setup of the main cabin settees.

Unfortunately, this galley arangement required cutting away the starboard main bulkhead beneath the chainplates to make the starboard settee long enough for sleeping, which in our opinion is a structural compromise.

Since there are four other berths in the boat—two forward, the port settee, and a quarterberth—using the starboard settee as a berth isn’t necessary with anything less than a full crew. For family cruising, it is likely that at least one member of the crew would be short enough to use the starboard settee even without the foot extension.

Originally, the boat was equipped with the Atomic Four gasoline inboard, a standard engine in most auxiliaries until the proliferation of diesel power in the early 1980s. Diesel power was optional until the introduction of the 28-II model.

Some boats have Yanmar diesels, others Universal. It took the builder a while to decide which diesel engine to use, as owners report engines ranging in horsepower from 11 to 18. To most owners, there appears to be little difference in performance between diesel engines of various sizes. All of the Universal diesels should be adequate for the boat, and the Atomic Four is far more power than she needs.

Obviously, the diesel engine is a big plus when shopping for a used boat. Retrofitting a diesel on a gas-powered boat of this size is usually more expense than can be justified unless you’re planning to keep the boat for a long time.

Access to the engine for service varies from awful to good, depending on the model year. Fortunately, newer models have better access from the interior as well as a flush hatch in the cockpit sole directly over the engine.

Buying A Used Boat

Because so many owner complaints center on fairly mediocre construction detailing, a used boat should be carefully surveyed before purchase. Particular attention should be paid to structural details of the hull-to-deck joint, attachment of bulkheads, and mounting of deck hardware.

Obviously, a later model boat with a diesel engine is more desirable than an older boat with a gas engine. We would also consider the 28-II version with updated keel and rudder to be more desirable than the earlier design.

Because of the large number of Newport 28s built, at any given time there are a number of boats on the market. This means you should be able to find the combination of ingredients you’re looking for for in age, power plant, keel, and interior layouts—especially if you’re shopping on the West Coast.

It would be a good idea to look at all three interior arrangements before making a decision, although if you opt for a newer boat your choice will be between the two aft galley interiors.

Some of the boats have been seriously upgraded by owners, including such things as larger cockpit drains and higher quality hull hardware.

We would be wary about any boat that showed a lot of inexpert do-it-yourself characterisitics, such as caulking along the hull-to-deck joint, around the ports, or around the chainplates.

Although a tiller is standard, a fair number of boats have been equipped with wheel steering, either as an original option or as a retrofit.

The steering pedestal takes up far less room than the tiller, but it does require that the helmsman sit all the way in the back of the boat. While this arrangement keeps the cockpit less crowded for racing, it also puts all the helmsman’s weight at the aft end of the boat—not a good place for it.

In addition, the helmsman on a wheel-steered boat cannot reach either the mainsheet or the jib sheets, a serious shortcoming. He furthermore has trouble hiding from rain and spray under a companionway dodger.

Life for the helmsman on a wheel-steered Newport 28 will be a lonely one. Wheel steering, being hardly necessary on a boat this size, is hardly desirable on the Newport 28.

The Newport 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for someone wanting a reasonable combination of accommodations and performance, as long as you’re not too persnickety about details. It would be a reasonable compromise for someone who likes more traditional appearance in a modern boat, but doesn’t have the money to spend for a higher-quality boat of the same size and type, such as a Sabre 28.

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Lido 14 Sailing Dinghy

We have a fleet of Lido 14s which we use for the Beginning Sailing and Intermediate Lido classes as well as a youth sailing camps .

The first Lido 14 dinghy was built by the W.D. Schock Corporation in 1958 to satisfy the demands of Newport Bay sailors for a fast, fun and relatively stable dinghy. There are now over 5,000 Lidos sailing throughout North and central America. Many of them—like ours—are used in instructional programs, others for racing and daysailing.

As a centerboard dinghy, the Lido 14 differs from a keelboat (such as the Shields sloop) in a very basic way: The Lido is kept from sliding sideways by a removable centerboard, rather than by a fixed, weighted keel. If overpowered by the wind or mishandled by the crew, a dinghy can capsize.

Some people don’t like the instability or small size of a dinghy, and are eager to move on to the bigger keelboats. Others love the Lido’s sensitivity and immediacy, and come back for dinghy classes even after they’ve sailed ocean racers.

Even if keelboats seem tempting to you, plan on taking at least two Lido classes before moving on to the Shields. Dinghy sailing is the best way to get the basics down pat, and will give you a sensitivity to the wind—and to the dynamics of sailboats—which will make you a far better big boat sailor.

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LOA: 14′ Beam: 6′ Draft (Centerboard Raised): 5″ Draft (Centerboard Lowered): 4’3″ Weight (Fully Rigged): 310 lbs Main Sail Area: 76 sq. ft. Jib Sail Area: 35 sq. ft. Seating Area: 4+ Adults Safety Gear: All USCG required safety gear

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The Providence-Newport Ferry is back in operation for 2024, offering a car-free option to get between the two cities.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation began the Providence-Newport Ferry service in 2016 to provide an alternative to automobile travel between the two cities that would avoid the congestion, cost and hassle associated with driving and parking while also reducing vehicle emissions. To date, 285,000 passengers have ridden the ferry.

“The Providence-Newport Ferry is well-established as a go-to transportation option in the summer between Providence and Newport,” Gov. Dan McKee said Friday as the 2024 season launched. “And it remains an affordable option for families to travel between these two great cities.”

Here's a look at what you need to know when planning a trip on the Providence-Newport Ferry.

How much does it cost to ride the Providence-Newport Ferry?

Seastreak again will be the operator of the ferry Ocean State. The fare remains unchanged from last year, $12 each way for adults, and $6 each way for children, seniors, those with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Bikes and pets are allowed aboard for no additional charge. Free parking is available in the Providence terminal at 25 India St.  

Tickets are available online at  RideTheBayRI.com  or by calling (800) BOATRIDE. Tickets will be available at the Providence ferry terminal. Those departing from the Newport ferry terminal at Perrotti Park, 39 America's Cup Ave., or the Bristol ferry terminal at the Bristol Maritime Center, 127 Thames St., can buy their tickets online or on the boat.

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The ferry season will run through Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 14). Service to Bristol is part of the trip to and from Newport and will operate on weekends through Labor Day weekend. RIDOT also will run special ferries for those going to the Bristol Fourth of July Parade.

Getting to the ferry in Providence

Another popular feature returning this year is an agreement for joint ticketing that allows passengers riding Amtrak trains to purchase rail and ferry tickets to Newport at the same time. RIDOT also will continue to provide a free RIPTA shuttle bus between the Providence ferry terminal and popular locations in the city, including the Providence train station, the Rhode Island Convention Center, and Kennedy Plaza.

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Monthly Fish&Wildlife Survey of the Upper Newport Bay by pontoon boat from the Science Center, with expected rising tide to high 3.4ft at 11:19am at shoreline. Overcast skies turning sunny with temps in the low to mid/high 70s. Bird surveyors included Sandy Smith, Lisa Cardoso (camera), Doug Lithgow (camera), Jim Currie (camera) and Betty Kanne (scribe), with Tim quite ably at the helm of the Fish&Wildlife vessel.

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Canada goose.

Three distinct families observed

Egyptian Goose

Red-breasted merganser.

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

Mourning dove, anna's hummingbird, allen's hummingbird, black-bellied plover, long-billed curlew, marbled godwit, greater yellowlegs, western gull, black skimmer, caspian tern, forster's tern, breeding & behavior code:, double-crested cormorant, yellow-crowned night heron.

Seven adults seen dispersed broadly throughout UNB pickleweed and islands

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Snowy egret, green heron, great egret, great blue heron.

2 nr science center 8am, the adult 8:34 carrying food, 9:43

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Red-tailed hawk.

10:33, different individual 10:48

Black Phoebe

Cassin's kingbird, bell's vireo (least), american crow, northern rough-winged swallow, barn swallow, cliff swallow, swallow sp., swinhoe's white-eye, bewick's wren, northern mockingbird, house finch, lesser goldfinch, savannah sparrow (belding's), song sparrow, california towhee, spotted towhee, hooded oriole, brown-headed cowbird, orange-crowned warbler, common yellowthroat, yellow warbler, exotic species.

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Morning mimosa sails:.

Rise and shine and be our guest, for our Mimosa cruise aboard Aquidneck. There’s no better way to start your day, than sailing in Newport aboard Aquidneck while sipping Mimosas. 

Enjoy sailing in Newport while passing Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay’s stunning scenery! View Fort Adams, the Pell Bridge, Hammersmith Farm, Clingstone, lighthouses, and yachts from all over the world. Your captain and crew will point out the sights  and provide light, informative commentary.  

Sit back and relax or, if you’re feeling energetic, heave-ho, help raise sail, or take a turn at the wheel. 

Aquidneck is an elegant 80′ schooner, built specifically to take guests sailing smoothly and comfortably! The sail is so smooth that queasiness is never an issue. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit as well as wide side decks allowing you to walk around with ease.

Since this is our earliest sail of the day, it’s cooler than our afternoon sails, so if you’re looking to beat the heat, this is a good sail to do! 

Morning Mimosa Cruise: What’s Included?

What makes our mimosa cruise different from others? Other than our fabulous and hospitable crew, we also include complimentary Mimosas in the ticket price for your sail!

Although complimentary Mimosas are included in your ticket price, this is not a booze cruise. We will serve a couple of rounds, however we aim to provide a peaceful, relaxing, and family-friendly environment for all to enjoy.

Morning Mimosa Cruise Availability and Pricing:

We offer Morning Mimosa Cruises 7 days a week.  Since Morning Mimosa Cruises are our “Early Bird” or first sail of the day, we discount Morning Mimosa Cruises on weekdays by $5!

See the Schedules & Rates section for a list of departure times. The duration of each sail is about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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Sailing with just 2-6 guests, sailing on Starlight is like sailing on your own private yacht.  Pack a picnic and explore the best of Newport. Sit back and relax or enjoy casual instruction. 

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