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Newport Harbor, Rhode Island
Connie Mottz, Marinefuel.com News
September 10, 2009
Following is some helpful information if you’re looking to rent a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, home to the prestigious America’s Cup yacht race.
But first, what is a bareboat yacht charter? A bareboat charter is the rental of a vessel with no crew nor any provisions supplied during the time of the rental. Provided you have a qualified skipper, it’s a very economical way to rent a yacht that has become increasingly popular in the last ten years.
Renting a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, the ‘sailing capital of the world,’ is a sailor’s dream come true with a coastline that spans over 400 miles. Established by the British in 1639, this historic port is within easy sailing distance of Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Elizabeth’s Island, Long Island Sound, Block Island, Narragansett Bay, and Castle Bay.
While you’re still on land, not to be missed Newport sightseeing includes the many registered historic landmarks including colonial homes and mansions, art galleries, delicious fresh seafood restaurants and shopping along the wharfs in Newport Harbor, and an array of vineyards and museums.
Back to the sea and within 75 miles of Newport, there are over 75 destinations to sail to. Bareboat Sailing Charters conveniently presents five sample sailing itineraries that include seafaring excursions to Menemsha Basin, Jamestown Island, Cuttyhunk, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Cape Cod, Sag Harbor, Fishers Island, Shelter Island, Greenport to Montauk, and everything in between. Yacht rentals on the New England coast typically run from June 1 to September 31 each year.
Bareboat Sailing Charters offers a variety of yachts available for charter ranging from a 40’ Lavezzi catamaran to a gorgeous Jeanneau 54 that can accommodate eight. Rates for a 7-day rental that starts at 5:00 p.m. on a Friday and ends the following Friday at 12:30 p.m. start at $3,300 and range up to $6,500. This bareboat charter includes a 10’ dinghy with motor, basic linens, insurance, and taxes, while the rest is up to you.
Alden Yachts Charters offers the world-famous Alden Yacht 44 as a bareboat yacht charter in Newport. Touted as one of the ‘world’s best sailboats,’ the Alden Yacht 44 offers impeccable craftsmanship along with state-of-the-art electronic equipment such as radar, depth, sound, GPS, CD stereo, and DVD player. This bareboat charter also includes a dinghy with motor, basic linens including towels and bedding, charts and maps, plus a galley with all basis outfittings.
Sun Management Group represents a private owner in offering a bareboat yacht charter in Newport featuring a French Beneteau Oceanis 400 which accommodates eight guests. This bareboat charter includes Raymarine electronics, kitchen essentials, dinghy with motor, and a gas barbecue. The weekly charter rate for this vessel is $3,350.
Whether you sail to Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth or Charlestown, and no matter which yacht you choose, a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, is sure to be a vacation that will be smooth sailing all the way. For more information, see Visit Rhode Island.
Sources:
Bareboat Sailing Charters
Alden Yachts Charters
GoNewport.com
Visit Rhode Island.com
Sun Management Group
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