Americas Cup Returns for a Visit

NEWPORT, R.I. – With only two weeks before the BMW/Oracle Racing Team descends on Newport with the America’s Cup trophy in hand, plans continue to evolve to showcase the state’s eagerness to bring the race back to Rhode Island Sound for the first time since 1983.

Speaking before the City Council on Wednesday, Sail Newport executive director Brad Read revealed new details on what visitors to the city can expect during the July 1 visit.


In addition to a previously announced luncheon at Fort Adams, Read said that the planning committee is in the process of planning a harbor parade, as well as a public viewing at Bannister’s Wharf.

“Newport is synonymous with the America’s Cup,” Read said, adding that there’s plenty of work to do before the big day.

When it arrives, it will be just the second time the Auld Mug will be back in Newport since the U.S. lost the race in 1983.

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