We opened our sailing season in Newport yesterday, and enjoyed spectacular weather.
We started at the boat yard, where we made the preparations.
Transferring from powerboat to sailboat.
A sudden gust of wind gave us an opportunity to test our "dog overboard" drill.
Yes, Cashmere Sweaters Float
Our Captain to the rescue.
...and then into Newport Harbor.
Vintage L.L. Bean
The wind was wonderful.
Later in the afternoon we switched over to the powerboat.
We first headed under the Newport Bridge...
...to get a water view of the Naval War College, where we had visited a couple of weeks back.
A higher tide meant our Captain needed to duck while going under the bridge to Goat Island.
Arabella
...in front of New York Yacht Club's Harbour Court.
Dress Ship
Another boat enjoyed the views.
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So I can add you to list of people I'm jealous of for having enjoyed the beautiful weather in Newport this weekend while I was at the library.
The Ida Lewis Club looks a lot more like the yacht clubs that I'm familiar with than the New York. Though I understand from family friends who are members that the NYYC is actually very serious about sailing, contrary to all appearances.
I guess My Trust Fund gets points for honesty? Though it should be plural--you'd need one to buy the boat, one to maintain it, and another to crew it.
It seems as if you had a great start to the sailing season! Your photos (and writing) always prove to be distinguished and honorable in their own way. Thank you for sharing once again, Muffy!
Lucky you, Muffy Aldrich, you lead a charmed life ! Enjoy the season !
Hey Muffy it looks like you had a great time! Happy you had the chance to come across my lovely bags! Would love to meet you sometime soon!
Enjoy your Mother's Day,
Frank Clegg
Newport was beautiful on Saturday-I am enchanted with Jamestown and I do believe I spied some Belted Galloways.
Always good to have some chowder at the Black Pearl.
Your picture of Goat Island reminded me of an old rhyme which calls out some of the local islands . The version that I learned went, "Prudence, Patience, Hope and Despair....Rose Island, Goat Island, Washington Square."
And Jamestown's East Ferry of course no longer has a ferry (The Newport/Pell Bridge opened in 1969), but that was our connection to Newport. The ferry would drop you off at the foot of Mill Street where you can still find builder J.D. Johnston's mill (now the Mill Street Inn) on your way up to 'The Old Stone Mill' in Touro Park.
Then on to Spring Street so named because the town's spring used to be there (now a Citgo station) or to City Hall which is appropriately on Bull Street.
I was suffering from withdrawal from your blog, so I thought I would just read some older ones. What a wonderful surprise to find these new posts!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I love the chivalrous aspect of rescuing a cranberry-red cashmere sweater from the cold Atlantic.
Athena never fails to wow me.
Looks like some folks were going racing.
I just love the authentic look of that KJP bracelet. It is a dead ringer for my husband's twisted band blousing rubbers (from his old Navy uniform). I've been wearing them as bracelets all Spring. :-) Beautiful sailboats as well! Your husband takes such great photos.
What a wonderful set of photographs. I so enjoy looking at the portrayal of the coastal lifestyle - so different from here in California. Can't wait to see what you have to share in the coming summer months.
Muffy: I think you have a blogging monkey on your back. Tom
Delicious sailing day! Thanks for such stunning pictures!
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