Check out the Volvo Ocean Race Web site for updates, race tracking and some pretty awesome photos, video and other day-to-day news reported directly from the boats.

Here at the Shipyard, we are also watching Puma Ocean Racing very closely after their team spent more than a year working, training and eating three meals a day here. To check out their Web site, visit www.PumaOceanRacing.com

October has been a busy month at Newport Shipyard with over a dozen large yachts out of the water and being repaired/refit before heading South for the winter (or in some cases, staying at Newport Shipyard for a few months for re-paint, carpentry work, and rigging replaced/repaired).

"This has been one of the busiest Octobers in Shipyard history," said Dock Master Eli Dana. With boats like Eleonora, Knickerbocker, Windcrest, Chippewa, Freedom, Looking for Elvis, Four Jacks, Kizbel and more now on the hard, our team of marine specialists and local contractors are busier than ever."

Following one of the busiest summers on Newport Shipyard record (with events like Newport-Bermuda Race Kick-Off Party, American Superyacht Forum, Brokerage Boat Show and more), Newport Shipyard would like to thank all the Boat Owners, Captains and Crew who made this year one of the best! We look forward to seeing you all next season!

The Brokerage Boat Show at the Newport International Boat Show takes place at Newport Shipyard from September 11-14, 2008. The Brokerage Boat Show will feature over 100 sail and power yachts ranging in size from 40-120 feet. Over 25 brokerage firms will be on hand at the Shipyard to help you find the boat of your dreams!

Free Water Taxi between the Brokerage and Newport International Boat Show. For more information, visit: http://brokerageboatshow.com/

Belle's Cafe is open 7 days a week from 0730 to 1500 M-F and 0830-1300 Sat & Sunday. Stop in and check out our great menu, catering and provisioning services...!