The main thing Newport, RI is known for is sailing. So, when visiting, going out for a sail is a must-do. There are numerous options for this. If you're someone who can't afford a private sailing, a group sailing is the next best thing and the crew on Sightsailing were excellent.
We decided to do a sunset cruise, which had a gorgeous view as we pulled out of the harbor. We got a great overall look of the harbor, the Jamestown bridge, Fort Adams and Clingstone (a house on rocks in the water). Unfortunately, about half way through the sail, "the fog rolled in" which severely limited our visibility. However, that's something that can't be helped. Even with that, it was a very comfortable sail and the crew was giving out plenty of beer and champagne to anyone who wanted. They even let the guests help with the sails (which made for great photo opportunities).
For the sailings, definitely wear long pants and bring a sweat shirt, it gets chilly out on the water. For daytime sailings, bring a hat or something to protect you from the sun.
This is definitely a tour that should be on your itinerary during a visit to Newport.
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