Boat International US Edition — February 2018

VOYAGE

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24hrs

in

Newport

Newport has more to offer than just

colonial architecture and America’s

Cup history, as Pam Ellertson’s

whistle-stop tour proves

CHARTER A CLASSIC

Dock in the northeast corner of Newport

Harbor at Newport Marina, which can

comfortably accommodate yachts up to

219ft. The marina is also home to four classic

America’s Cup 12 Metre yachts from the

1960s, which can be booked for day charters.

TOUR A CASTLE

Drive to Belcourt Castle for a tour of the property, a huge

bachelor pad completed by Oliver Belmont in 1894.

Modeled on the hunting lodge at Versailles, the first floor

was devoted to stables. When Belmont married socialite

Alva Vanderbilt, extra guest rooms replaced the horses.

CHARCUTERIE SHOPPING

If you are an equine enthusiast like Belmont

and are in town on a Saturday, attending a

match at the Newport Polo grounds is a must.

Stock up beforehand at the Newport Wine

Cellar & Gourmet shop, where you can fill your

basket with wines, cheeses and charcuterie.

PICNIC AT THE POLO

The playing field at Newport

Polo is a dynamic montage of

colorful riders maneuvering

beautiful beasts, cheered on

by ladies in large hats sipping

flutes of Veuve Clicquot. If the

formality of an enclosure isn’t

your bag, relax on the comfort

of your picnic blanket.

A GREAT GRILL

Head downstairs to the

white linen tablecloths

and soft lighting of the

Vanderbilt Grill. Serving New

England specialties, try the

crab and lobster fritters with

chipotle aioli. Later stroll

back to your yacht and hit

the hay (without the horses).

A MARINA MASSAGE

To slow down after your action packed day,

take a tender across to the recently

reopened Gurney’s Resort and Marina.

Head to its Seawater Spa and try the

signature seawater spa massage, which

improves circulation and flexibility.

10:00

09:00

12:00

12:30

16:00

20:15

19:30

VIEW A CAR COLLECTION

Check out yacht owner and competitive

sailor Gunther Buerman’s private

collection at the Newport Car Museum.

Opened last summer with the help of his

wife, Maggie, the depository boasts an

example of every Corvette ever designed,

Ford Shelbys, Lamborghinis, Maseratis,

and a selection of fin cars from the 1950s.

18:00

SUNSET SUPPING

Afterwards, float over to the Roof

Deck at the Grace Vanderbilt

boutique hotel. With its stunning

views of Newport Harbor, toast your

yacht with Dom Pérignon, served by

the glass throughout the summer.

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