InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsSun, 05 Apr 2026 20:32:05 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4827.aspxHi Bill, I am glad to hear more positive reports about Newport. As I said, it has been a lot of years since I cruised those parts, almost 2 decades now, and it does sound like things have changed, especially if there are more anchoring spots than just off Ida Lewis. And the town may also have shifted since the period just after the America’s Cup days when it was trying to re-invent itself. I am glad to hear that it is a favorite. As for the rule proposal: it was always so crowded that I can imagine boats anchoring in (small) holes among the moorings in the morning when there is no wind and then the afternoon breeze builds causing boats to lie differently and start their own version of bumper cars. That would definitely lead to a rule of no anchored boats being unattended, I suspect. My best, DickFri, 25 Jan 2019 03:48:27 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4823.aspxDick, Nothing much to add really - they're considering restricting boats at anchor to always have someone aboard which in the case of short handed crews would be ridiculously restrictive. Decision to be made in March as I understand it. Can't share your opinion of Newport as a destination - it has always been and so far remains one of my most favorite - top 5 - anchorages, with lots going on, things to do, boats to watch, decent holding, little swell... It's a tourist town for sure but then, so are so many harbours around the world... Jamestown is an option but not nearly as nice an anchorage (in my opinion). Bill [i]edited by bbalme on 1/24/2019[/i]Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:42:02 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4822.aspxHi Bill, Can you be more specific (or ask for more from Paul)? It has been a while since I sailed those waters, but I always experienced Newport as having very restrictive anchoring possibilities: basically, just off Ida Lewis YC. This occurred mostly as the mooring field filling up all the free area. Before that happened, anchoring spots were easier to find on the outside of the mooring field. At least that is my memory. Newport is certainly an icon of sailing, but since the America’s Cup boats moved out, I found little to offer cruisers and that it was impressively expensive and touristy. Perhaps that has changed? If you do want to visit, find a mooring/slip over in Jamestown and take the small “ferry” across. It used to be free if memory serves. My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v AlchemyThu, 24 Jan 2019 16:13:10 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4821.aspxNewport, RI is considering new very restrictive anchoring rules - see this letter from member Paul Preston: [url=https://www.newportthisweek.com/news/2019-01-17/Opinion/Stay_Aboard.html]https://www.newportthisweek.com/news/2019-01-17/Opinion/Stay_Aboard.html[/url] Give one of these folk a call and register your concerns: Mayor Jamir Bova -Email: [url=mailto:jbova@cityofnewport.com]jbova@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5436 Council Angela McCalla -Email: [url=mailto:amccalla@cityofnewport.com]amccalla@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5497 Council Lynn Underwood Ceglie -Email: [url=mailto:lceglie@cityofnewport.com]lceglie@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5498 Council Kathryn Leonard -Email: [url=mailto:KateLeonard@aol.com]KateLeonard@aol.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5495 Council Jeanne-Marie Napolitano -Email: [url=mailto:jnapolitano@cityofnewport.com]jnapolitano@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5499 Council Justin McLaughlin -Email: [url=mailto:jmclaughlin@cityofnewport.com]jmclaughlin@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1) 401-845-5493 Vice Chair Susan Taylor -Email: [url=mailto:staylor@cityofnewport.com]staylor@cityofnewport.com[/url] Office: (1)401-845-549412. Newport City Hall: (1) 401-845-5497Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:24:28 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4760.aspxThe attached spreadsheet shows recommended anchorages in Southern New England. This data was presented to the 2015 & 16 OCC Southern New England Cruise participants but you may find it of use. These are personal observations - you may not like my taste!!! [i]edited by bbalme on 1/1/2019[/i]Tue, 01 Jan 2019 18:20:49 GMTbbalme