Sailing

This Rhode Island-Born Sailor is Trying to Change the Game for U.S. Offshore Sailing

Erica Lush is training to compete in the prestigious Solitaire du Figaro in the fall, starting with a qualifier race in France this week. Her journey could elevate women in solo racing.

Lauren Clem,

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Sustainable Sailing Comes to Newport

Newport-based 11th Hour Racing has partnered with IMOCA to enhance environmental sustainability and diversity in the sport, including new technology that can prevent collisions with marine mammals.

Lauren Clem,

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This Nantucket Whaling Ship Captain Challenged the Island’s Segregated Schools

Absalom Boston, the first African American whaling ship captain in Nantucket, was one of twelve individuals inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport over the weekend.

Lauren Clem,

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Meet the First-Ever All-Female Youth Team to Complete the Newport Bermuda Race

The Rhode Island women, ages sixteen to twenty, made history when they became the first all-female youth team to complete the 635-mile race.

Lauren Clem,

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The Sailing Museum Has Officially Set Sail in the Ocean State

The new downtown Newport attraction opened to the public on May 10.

Kaitlyn Murray,