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.
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.
Please see the Sailing Instructions for full details on Tracker Return and Race Office hours.
Accommodations
Information coming soon.
Transportation
Newport Airports - served by two major airports
-
TF Green (PVD) - 45 minutes away
-
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