Francis “Frank” Gould Wyatt Jr, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on July 18, 2021. His family was lovingly by his side. He now joins his late wife of 60 years Evelyn (Burns) who had passed away 5 years earlier. He was born on April 27, 1931, to Frank and… Read more »
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Eight Bells for King Cruger
J. King Cruger passed away on March 15, 2021 in Naples, Florida. King was born in New York City on June 18, 1941, and was raised in Fall River. He spent many of his memorable early summers in Westport Harbor. Proud member of the Newport Yacht Club. He attended De La Salle Academy in Newport,… Read more »
Eight Bells for LARRY McCARVER
We sadly announce the passing of loving and devoted husband, father, friend and fellow Club member Larry McCarver on February 6th, 2021. The family asks you to celebrate Larry’s life by loving your family with all your heart; enjoying breakfast at your local diner; rooting for Bucknell University wrestlers; sipping a glass of wine as… Read more »
Eight Bells for Jon Heon
Jon Heon passed away from complications of a stroke on January 26, 2021. He was 66 years old. Jon was born in Hartford, Ct. and raised in south Florida. As a young man he sailed his catboat into Newport Harbor and found his true home. A meticulous woodworker and boat builder driven by his passion… Read more »
Bermuda One-Two Online Registration is Open
Registration for the Bermuda One-Two.
One Design & PHRF Racing Starts 14/15 July
The 2020 race season starts 14/15 July. The Race Circular is posted and online registration is available.
Eight Bells to Stewart Abramson
Stewart Abramson, Past Commodore of the Newport Yacht Club and member since 1973, passed away early this morning 19 May.
Eight Bells to Sheila Sulentic
Sheila M. Sulentic, 57, passed away peacefully in her home in Jupiter, FL on Tuesday May 5, 2020. When restrictions are lifted, there will be a celebration of life in Jupiter, FL and Newport, RI. Sheila has been a spousal member since 2004.
Eight Bells to Matilda “Tillie” Thompson
We lost member Matilda “Tillie” Thompson on April 11th . She passed away peacefully due to complications from COVID-19. Originally from DeRidder, Louisiana, she would have been 75 years old next month. Tillie loved the club and was an active volunteer on the Race Committee.
Eight Bells for Marianne Needham
It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing our long time member of 33 years, Marianne Needham. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM. A reception in memory of Marianne will be held… Read more »