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"Great new 2020 sailing yacht for 3 couples or a family offering both comfort and performance!"

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Dufour 412 - 3 Cabins - Newport - New England From $ 4465 to $ 6160 per week

• Manufacturer Dufour
• Model Dufour 412 Grand Large
• Charter Regions Bahamas New England - NY - Northeast US
• Length 12.35 m 40'6"
• Bathrooms/Showers 2
• Max Pers Cruising 6
• Hull Type Monohull
• Fuel Capacity 200
• Water Capacity 380
• Motor HP Volvo 20HP
• Crew Type Bareboat

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Private sailing charters | newport, ri, 401.236.5005, sailing in newport, ri - an experience you'll never forget.

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Embark on an exclusive maritime adventure ... When you are looking for the best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island, reserve a private sailing charter with McCurdy Sailing. Unwind and savor the experience as you set sail aboar d our 36' sloop , ' Hurrah '. Let our licensed, seasoned, and exceptionally knowledgeable Captain guide you through a captivating sailing tour of the east passage of Narragansett Bay, where many historically significant and breathtaking landmarks await .

Marvel at the former Kennedy estate, Hammersmith Farm , Clingstone , and the iconic Rose Island Lighthouse , each steeped in its own unique history. Whether you choose to take the helm or simply relish the journey, your voyage will weave through Newport Harbor, renowned as the sailing capital of the world. Witness the majestic beauty of numerous sailboats, mega yachts, distinctive racing vessels, and historic America's Cup sailboats dotting the shimmering waters.

'Hurrah' offers comfortable seating for up to 6 adults in the cockpit, complete with a bimini and dodger for those seeking shade. For the ultimate thrill, venture to the bow and immerse yourself in the invigorating salt air and spray. Enhance your experience by bringing along a picnic lunch, champagne, or any refreshments of your choice.  

Let McCurdy Sailing curate a memorable and personalized journey where the allure of Narragansett Bay's landmarks meets the luxury of a private yacht charter in the heart of Newport's maritime history.

Downtown Pickup Location - Step Right on from the dock. Our pickup location is now right in Downtown Newport  at Perrotti Park !  Meet your Captain right at the Harbor Shuttle & Ferry Landing Gazebo.  Easy parking at the  Visitor's Center or simply walk right from town!  A hop, skip & a jump from the   Marriott and Brenton Hotels.    Step right on the boat from the dock for easy, quick access.

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What People Are Saying

NANCY BREEN

This was the first time I did a private charter instead of a group sail on a larger boat. I do not think I will ever go back to buying tickets for a group sail.

RONALD WATANABE

We had such a wonderful time on this 2-hour sail with Captain Dave! It was the highlight of our trip to Newport! We highly recommend it!

PETE & JESS

Absolutely the best experience. Dave was hands down the most amazing captain and made the entire experience so memorable. Do yourself a favor and book a ride with McCurdy's.

Sailing Charters For All Occasions

bachelor/bachelorette Sail The best place to celebrate this momentous occasion is together with friends on the water! 

DAY Sail We will sail to the mouth of the East Passage of Narragansett Bay and venture into Mackerel Cove

Team Building  

Corporate sailing is one of the best team building exercises you will ever engage in.

Similar to a corporate environment, when sailing, teammates need to constantly adapt to face-paced change.  Perfect for small teams to hone their communication skills!

Call us for pricing and additional information.

Engagement/Wedding Sail Choose the wind, sea and sun to propose to the love of your life.  Get married aboard our Sailboat, Hurrah by our ordained Captain.  Head to a romantic cove or stay in Newport Harbor for your ceremony. 

Sunset Sail Let the heat of the day drain away, all while enjoying the cool evening breeze on Narragansett Bay.

Sail of Remembrance

Celebrate the life of your loved one. An intimate ceremony is performed onboard.

"To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor." OLIVER WENDALL HOMES, SR.  

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Round out your stay, world-class sailing in newport, sightseeing and history.

Sailing in Newport Rhode Island’s waters is world-class and is a wonderful way to experience this beautiful and historic area. Aboard one of our two boats, you can enjoy one of our custom private day sail charters. Tour Newport Harbor, with its classic and mega-yachts and picturesque surroundings before venturing onto Narragansett Bay. Cruise along rocky shorelines, see charming lighthouses, take in the impressive mansions, and more… Splash your feet, sail the boat or relax with your group over a tasty beverage.

Our two sailboats are icons of the Newport Sailing fleet and of Narragansett Bay. Lyra is our 44-foot Reliance sailboat and Wren is our 35-foot Allied Seabreeze. With a capacity of up to 6 guests each, both boats sail on daily charters from Newport RI, beginning mid-April through the end of October. We offer private 90-minute, two-hour, three-hour, half and full-day sailing charters. From tours and advanced sailing instruction to proposals or a romantic evening on the the water, experience for yourself why Newport is the sailing capital of the Americas. On Watch Sailing is proudly a Newport RI “Traveler’s Choice” on Trip Advisor and is highly rated on Google. Take a peek below and check out our original reviews by following the links.

Be sure to poke around in our hamburger menu (top right of the page) under “ Things to Know and DO ” for restaurant, fun things to do and parking recommendations!

Captain Green

Our 2.0 hour early afternoon charter of the Lyra with Green met every expectation in terms of seamanship and engagement…

On Watch Sailing

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Definitly book your sailing experience with this company. Don’t even hesitate. We booked day of for an afternoon 1.5 hr sail…

Captain Sam

5-star experience!

Fantastic sail with Captain Sam at On Watch Sailing! They came recommended as the best place to charter a private sail in Newport, and did not disappoint…

Fantastic day

Captain Green was the perfect guide, story teller and seaman… Very knowledgeable of the area, historic vessels on the water, local culture and personalities…

Repeat Guests

Our 4th trip

Our 4th trip with Captain Green and his 1st mate Simon on Lyra. My wife and I had a wonderful time making more memories together and this time we have a video done by Captain Green…

Sailing on Wren

Sailing on Wren was the best part of our week long trip to Newport. Captain Sam was so accommodating with our requests as well as an amazing sailor. We were even able to watch the Ocean One race…

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Learn to Sail and Bareboat Charter in Jamestown, RI or the British Virgin Islands

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ASA Sailing Certification and Courses

NESC is an accredited American Sailing Association training facility.

• Competent Crew Endorsement: Course for students and family members wanting to experience sailing without a detailed training regimen or certification.
• Basic Keelboat Certification: Two day Basic Keelboat course teaching you the fundamental principles of sailing.
• International Bareboat Cruising Certification: Five day International Bareboat Cruising Certification (IBCC) course teaching you both theory and skill requirements on a cruising yacht.
• Accelerated Bareboat Certification: Seven day Accelerated Bareboat Certification (ABC) course to complete a fast track program advancing from beginner to bareboat certification.
• Coastal Navigation Certification: Eight hour Coastal Navigation theory course teaching you how to safely navigate a sailing yacht in coastal or inland waters.
• Coastal Passage Making Certification: Five day Coastal Passage Making for advanced sailors looking for experience of at least 50 nautical miles upon coastal waters.
• Offshore Passage Making Certification: Offshore Passage Making graduates are able to skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat to any destination worldwide.
• VHF Certification: One day, covering general rules for the use and operation of VHF radios, SARTs, and EPIRBs.

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Special: passage making course.

Nov. 1st – 13th Itinerary: Jamestown, RI to Tortola BVI Only 2 slots available

Phone: 401-619-1697 Email: [email protected] Contact Form: Contact NESC

SPECIAL: ASA 106 Advanced Cruising Course

Sept. 12th – 16th on Hanse 548 Itinerary: Newport, Block, Nantucket, Vineyard, Cuttyhunk, Newport/Jamestown Rate: $2,595pp Duration: 5 days

SPECIAL: Intro to sailing on J22 (a 2 1/2 hour sailing experience)

Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour sail on a J22 keelboat with tiller with New England Sailing Center and discover the principles of sailing. You can experience sailing while also having the option to gain hands on experience. The J22 offers strength, stability and speed unmatched in a keelboat of its size.

Intro to Sailing is a great option for individuals that are trying to determine if sailing is right for them before taking the Basic Keelboat course. NESC holds up to two sessions daily in both group and private formats.

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Welcome Aboard!

Come sailing in Newport, Rhode Island, the sailing capital of the world!  Former home of the America's Cup races, the sailing in Newport is considered by many to be the best anywhere!  

And with one of the prettiest harbors in the country, the sightseeing in Newport is spectacular!  Sail by beautiful harbor-side estates, world famous yachts, iconic islands and many other sights, all set against a rocky shoreline and historic town.  

Founded in 1990, Sightsailing is the oldest, locally-owned sailing company in Newport offering sailing cruises, sunset sails, sightseeing cruises and private charters.   

No sailing experience is required and all are welcome. Come aboard!

Your Newport Sailing Experience

 Whether you join a public, ticketed Morning Mimosa , Day Sail or Champagne Sunset Sail aboard Aquidneck , or arrange a private sail aboard Starlight or Sightsailer, going sailing in Newport is the quintessential Newport experience.  

You will sail the protected waters of Narragansett Bay.  Many of our guests have never sailed before and even the most apprehensive are always amazed at how smooth the sailing is. 

Sit back, relax and come sailing in Newport, the City-By-the-Sea!  A sail in Newport will be the highlight of your day!  

Morning Mimosa Sails ($5 Weekday Discount)

Join us for a relaxing Morning Mimosa Sail, aboard schooner Aquidneck and enjoy refreshing, complimentary Mimosas.  This is our first sail of the day and is discounted by $5 on weekdays! Named after the island on which Newport is located, there's no better way to see Newport than from the deck of Aquidneck!

Day Sails on Aquidneck & Sightsailer

Join us for a refreshing day sail on Narragansett Bay.  Sail on Aquidneck or take a lively sail with fewer guests on Sightsailer ! Sails during the early to late afternoon tend to have the best breezes. Come sailing, cool off and see the prettiest harbor in the United States!

Champagne Sunset Sails on Aquidneck & Sightsailer

Join us for Sunset Cruise aboard Aquidneck or Sightsailer with complimentary champagne and beer included in the ticket price.  Sunset Sails are a great way to wrap up your day and start your evening.

Private Sails for 2-6 Guests on Starlight

Leave the crowds behind.  Sailing with just 2-6 guests, sailing on Starlight is like sailing on your own private yacht. Sit back and relax or take the wheel and discover the thrill of sailing 

Bachelorette Parties in Newport

Planning a bachelorette party for the bride-to-be?  Consider hosting a bachelorette party by going sailing in Newport, the sailing capital of the country!

Private Charters on Aquidneck

Planning an outing on the water in Newport?  Whether it's a corporate outing, pre or post wedding sail for guests or a family get together, we have hosted thousands of private charters on Aquidneck over the years.  Sailing the waters off Newport is a unique experience and provides a memorable experience for guests. 

“From the start of making the reservation to the actual sail, very organized. The actual sail was relaxing, informative and absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!! I am ready to do it again.”

Get the best view in town for the U.S. Navy's Salute to Summer Fireworks show from the deck of Schooner Aquidneck! This is the best and last show of the season!  We will be offering complimentary champagne, beer, soda, and water.

No thanks, I’m not interested!

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Bareboat sailing trips.

Choose from one of the many trips available on your bareboat charter.

Or stay an extra day or two in one of your favorite ports & create your own trip!!

Martha’s Vineyard Sunrise

If it’s interesting for you, you can check out the harbors in the Cruising Guide or on ‘Google Images.’

The MAPTECH / Embassy Cruising Guide for the ‘New England Coast’ will help you fine tune it even more.

We keep copies of the Cruising Guides on the boat.

The MAPTECH / Embassy Cruising Guide for the ‘Long Island Sound’ will help you fine tune it even more.

AVAILABLE CHARTERS

Now taking reservations for May, June, July, August, Sept. & Oct. 2024 charters.

Google Maps Harbor Views

Check out interactive maps of New England’s harbors.

Early May, late-Sept. & Oct. weekend or mid-week special 2-day rate starting from $1,750. Additional days can be added at $500 per day during early May, late-Sept. & Oct.

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Testimonials

We booked a sailboat with a local Massachusetts broker and were informed a week before the charter that the sailboat was not available and she had no replacement. We were highly disappointed as my dad, brother and father in law were flying in from across the country to sail for a week. I went on-line and found Bareboat Sailing Charters-Newport. Brian was most accommodating and a pleasure to work with. He was able to offer us a Jeanneau 49’ Deck Salon. The boat was well equipped with many options that included (3) color GPS chart plotters and a 10’ dinghy. The 20 minute virtual tour video of the boat was great and allowed us to get familiar with the boat and its systems prior to beginning of our sailing adventure. We now have wonderful memories with my family sailing to the islands of Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket. Looking forward to our next charter with Brian @ Bareboat Sailing Charters. Many thanks from Alex and family!! Alex

My husband and I chartered a Beneteau 45′ for a week long trip to MV and Nantucket, and hired Captain Scott. We own the same boat on the Great Lakes and wanted to get experience sailing in New England. Our boat was clean and in tip-top condition. Scott was an invaluable instructor and our navigational skills improved immeasurably. The entire experience exceeded our expectations (sun every day helped!) I would not hesitate to recommend Bareboat Sailing Charters. Tracy

We have chartered many, many times (since 1985) from Bareboat Sailing Charters in Newport. Great boat with great weekly charter prices. The boat was well maintained and all systems were highly functioning. The boat was well equipped with many options that included (2) color GPS chart plotters and a 10’ dinghy. The 20 minute virtual tour video of the boat was great. After watching it, you feel like you already know the boat and its technology upon boarding. Thanks, Bareboat Sailing Charters for a memorable vacation! Daniel

A dream come true for Captain and crew! The Jenneau 439 we chartered from Bareboat Sailing was comfortable and perfectly suited for our group. The boat was well equipped and in great working conditon when we boarded. We spent the next 6 days bopping port to port around the Elizabeth Islands and Martha’s Vineyard. Bareboat Sailings crew made everything easy for first timers in that area. We’ll be back next year! Chip

“What a fantastic vacation”. We just returned from a wonderful vacation aboard the Beneteau 45 we chartered. There were two families onboard, but with 4 cabins there was plenty of room for everyone. The boat was equipped with all the electronics we could need and the chart plotter was especially useful during our week. The best part of the boat, according to my kids, was the hydraulic transom that lowered to create a great swim platform. Will charter again and again. Wendy

We rented July a Jeanneau 439 for 3 weeks to sail from Newport to New York and back. This long dream became really true. And thanks to Brian we were excellent prepared by several books, maps and most important by a super maintained ship equipped with everything we needed. I charted already boats all over the world, but here both the check-in and check-out was the easiest and fastest ever. Thanks for this great time! Karl

“Living the Dream!” My friends and I just booked our first charter with from Bareboat Sailing Charters to Nantucket last week. The boat was well maintained and all systems were functioning. The boat was well equipped with many options that included (2) color GPS chart plotters and a 10’ dinghy. The 20 minute virtual tour video of the boat was great. After watching it, you feel like you already know the boat & electronic when you board. Chalk up another great sailing vacation!!! John

This is my 5th time chartering through Bareboat Sailing. The boats are the best maintained of any I have chartered and I have been doing this for about 12 years. The checkouts and support from Brian and his crew are second to none. The boats are very well equipped, including chart plotters and radar. They also come with a dinghy and outboard. Like the boats they are always in good order…not necessarily a given in the charter industry. Simply put, Bareboat is one of the most professional organizations I have dealt with and I look I forward to many more trips with them in the future. Al

This outfit and the people behind are absolutely fantastic. I have chartered from them every year for the last 10-years and each time my expectations are far exceeded. The boats are always in excellent condition (with a noticeable and very well received emphasis on safety), the service and help we get along the way from Brian and his staff always goes above and beyond, and the area / region is not to be beat. You are virtually guaranteed to have a terrific experience if you choose Bareboat Sailing Charters. Ross