THE OCEAN RACE - NEWPORT SPECTATOR BOAT

The Ocean Race Newport Stopover: Experience the 2023 Ocean Race from the water on board the Julia Leigh Fast Ferry. The spectator boat will provide the best viewing opportunity to watch two days of exciting racing, getting you closer to the action. The spectator boat will provide viewing for In-Port Racing, and the Leg 5 start to Aarhus, Denmark.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 – IN-PORT RACING

12:00PM – 4:00PM

An unbeatable view of an amazing day of In-port racing on Narragansett Bay.

Sunday, May 21, 2023 – LEG START 

12:00PM – 4:00PM

As close to the action as you can get for the Leg Start to Aarhus, Denmark.

CRUISE DETAILS

Board our newest ferry, Julia Leigh, at the Ocean Race Live Park at Fort Adams in Newport and cruise Narragansett Bay on your way to view The Ocean Race In-Port race and Leg start from the best seat in town.

SCHEDULE

  • May 20, 2023 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm – In-Port Racing
  • May 21, 2023 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm – Leg Start

WHERE TO MEET

  • The vessel boards 30 minutes prior to departure, please arrive at the dock by 11:30AM for check-in.
  • The Ocean Race Spectator Cruises depart from Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840.
  • Paid Parking available onsite ($25)
  • Water Taxis are available from Perotti Park in Newport to Fort Adams.

ONBOARD

  • There is a cash bar on board with beverages, beer, wine, mixed drinks, and light snack fare.
  • Guests are welcome to bring additional food on board, no coolers and no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
  • Onboard Race Commentary will be provided by:
    • Jesse Fielding, from Wickford RI, will be the featured commentator. He has competed in multiple trans-oceanic races as a member of record-setting and world championship sailing teams. In 2020, he was part of the only U.S.-flagged team to ever compete in the highly competitive Figaro 3 season and Solitaire du Figaro.
    • On Saturday, Jesse will be joined by Martha Parker, founder of Team One Newport. She has numerous North American Championships to her name as well as an extensive sailing resumé that spans the globe.

RATES

Advanced Reservations are required for this cruise.

  • $150 per person

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OCEAN RACE PARK

For more information about The Ocean Race and The Ocean Race Live Park at Fort Adams, please visit: https://theoceanracenewport.com

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