Race Headquarters & Dockage: Newport
The Newport Yachting Center is the Official Race Headquarters in Newport for the 2021 Annapolis to Newport Race. NYC boasts a full-service marina in the head of historic downtown Newport and their staff is looking forward to welcoming skippers and crew upon their arrival. NYC has a fuel dock, pump-out station, 24-hour security, and a concierge service.
Located adjacent to NYC will be the A2N Race Office & YB Tracker Drop off station. The hospitality tent for visiting sailors including bar service and event functions will be on the Newport Yachting Center property.
Dockage will be available at a reduced rate for Annapolis to Newport participants on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on February 3, 2021. They will be offering A2N competitors the pre-season rate of $3.50/foot beginning Sunday, June 6 through Friday, June 18.
To reserve dockage contact the Marina Office directly: marina@newportyachtingcenter.com
or 800-653-DOCK ext. 1. Please make sure to tell the staff you are with the Annapolis to Newport Race.
Accommodations
Information coming soon.
Transportation
Newport Airports - served by two major airports
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TF Green (PVD) - 45 minutes away
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Boston's Logan Airport (BOS) - 90 minutes away
*Please note -- the distance noted is in minimal traffic!*
Airport Shuttle/Taxi
Airport Taxi & Limousine Service
(401) 737-2868
Serving customer transportation needs between T.F. Green Airport and area communities.
Orange Cab Airport Shuttle - $30/per person one way
(401) 841-0020
Middletown Route = Daily service between T.F. Green Airport & the InterLink and the following Newport/Middletown area hotels: Holiday Inn Express, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn, Howard Johnson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites/Hilton, and the Best Western/Mainstay.
Newport Route = Daily service between T.F. Green Airport, the InterLink, and the Navy Base (Gate 1)* and the following Newport area hotels: Hotel Viking, Newport Harbor Hotel, Newport Marriott, and the Hyatt Regency.
Newport Taxi Service
Orange Cab
(401) 841-0030
Public Transportation
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority
(410) 781-9400
Urgent Care Facilities
Newport Hospital Emergency Department
20 Powell Ave
Newport, RI 02840
401-845-1120
Ocean State Urgent Care
67 Valley Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
Open M-F 8 am - 8 pm, S & S 9 am - 2 pm
Local COVID 19 Guidelines
This is not a comprehensive list of all resources, but may be useful
