The boat was on time and very comfortable. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing private cruise. It…read morewas interesting how different the shoreline looks from the water. Mary B

Kayaking isn't something I'm familiar with. Anyone who knows me knows I have two left feet, and…read moreswimming isn't my strong suit. The AWESOME team at Osprey Sea & Surf made me feel so comfortable, and had me kayaking a 2.5 hour trip up the Westport River with some pretty basic, but useful instructions. This was a lot of fun, and $65 is a fair price point considering it is hassle-free, and everything you need is included. You can't really compare to the beautiful views either.

We had such a great sunset tour! It was a beautiful sunset and the tour was so peaceful! Dave and…read moreMatthew were great tour guides! Can't wait to go again! Highly recommend!

Reasonable kayak rentals out of a slightly-dusty marine shop…read more This place isn't on the water --- kayak rentals involve a guy with a pickup driving your kayak to the shore, with you following. At the end of your adventure (about 10 minutes before you're done), call the shop from your cell phone and the guy will bring the pickup back to collect the kayak. This whole system worked better than I expected. I got a single kayak --- a quite reasonable Perception Swifty 9.5 sit-inside in good repair. The basic aluminum-and-plastic paddle was nothing special, but in reasonable repair. They also do tandem kayaks, small motorboats, and very small sailboats (Sunfish). The marine shop is a little dusty, and looks to do lots of outboard motor repairs.

Great value for boat rental. We rented a 19 foot boat for a full day on the weekend for $350. Boat…read morewas about 15 years old so nothing fancy (no AC outlet or radio), but boat itself was in good shape, functioned well and we had a fantastic day in the harbor. Note to boat renters: the shop does not use credit cards except for boat rentals, and required a $2000 authorization that it appears they ran through an old computer in the back office, so we initially had issues with finding a credit card that their system would not decline. Just be aware that this can take a significant amount of time even if your credit cards have never had issues previously, and they don't take AmEx. As mentioned in the previous post, the rental shop itself was not on the water, but was an easy 5 minute drive with the shop bringing the boat on a trailer and then picking it up at the end of the day with a stop by the gas station on the way back to the shop to top if off that the customer pays (very economical, only went through 12 gallons of gas). The shop requires that someone in party is an experienced boater and they take you out on 5 minute test drive before letting you go. Even though we were never in shallow water and convinced we didn't run into or over anything, there were some dings in the propellor noted at the end of our trip. Steve verified that that they could have been there prior to our trip, and was honest in not charging us for them. If you are fine with a more social (we got to know Steve quite well) while not the most streamlined renting experience, then good bargain!

I cannot rave enough about Antique Yacht Collection. The staff is professional & nothing short of…read moreamazing. After a terrible experience with a competitor they quite literally saved the day. Cat is the best! She went above and beyond to help me save my best friend's bachelorette weekend! The staff is very communicative & answers any questions you may have leading up to your charter. Booking is seamless. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and passionate about what they do...they are SO FUN! They engaged with us and made our charter an absolute blast!! This was just the best experience & it was definitely the highlight of our weekend. If you're thinking about booking a charter for any event DO NOT hesitate to book with Antique Yacht Collection. They will cater to your events needs & address any and all concerns you may have. Despite the craziness I delt with from their competitor I am glad things happened the way they did because I wouldn't have found Antique. Thanks again for an amazing experience!!!

I booked a private ride for my husband and six pound chihuahua / guard dog. It was supposed to be a…read moresunset cruise but the weather didn't cooperate. They were great in offering another option and the crew was SO great. They were friendly and SO good with our little terror. It really felt like a boat ride with friends. We even got to go swimming! They even took so many good pictures of us on the boat and swimming! Highly recommend this cruise! Thank you guys so much! We loved it and Roscoe LOVED it and you!

Marina is great, incredible staff, awesome customer service. However, they stock Hari Mari sandals,…read moremarketed towards mariners but apparently 'not safe from water damage' .... bought sandals there less than 6 months ago for a premium price and despite keeping them clean of salt, they fell apart. Reached out to the company and they said the sandals were 'not water safe'. Don't buy HariMari sandals at this shop

This is difficult to write -because I don't want to tip other boat owners off to this amazing…read morelittle marina! However, Mike is fastidious and this Brewer shows it off: clean bathrooms, well groomed landscaping, nice pool - and well-maintained non-skanky slips. Cove Haven is one of about 20 yacht yards under the Brewer brand from ME down through NY. Being a member at a Brewer marina there are some perks: a few nights for 'free' at other Brewers, discounted gas... What really makes Cove Haven is the people though - great management, friendly fellow Sperry-clad boat owners, and an overall calm that can only be achieved on the water.

I'm a huge fan of Edgewood Sailing School. The school is located at the Edgewood Yacht Club in the…read moreBrown University facilities right on the water. They offer great classes for adults (and probably for kids, but I'm not familiar them). Their level 1 curriculum includes - Sailing under just the main - Tacking and jibing - Mooring (J-turns) - Points of sail - Rigging and de-rigging - Etc. The level 2 curriculum is about the same - Sailing under main and jib - Methods of stopping under sail (like heave-to) - Harbor radio basics - Emergency situations There isn't much difference between I and II class except a jib. That being said, the goal -- from what I can deduce -- is to just get you comfortable with the boat. Instructors for the school are really top notch! Miles, Catherine, Stewart, and Jonathan all know their stuff, have years of experience, and genuinely enjoy teaching. Their method is to give a brief intro to a technique in the classroom and then get out on the water and do them. Level I students typically have a tutor in the boat while Level II just have another student. Instructors are in power boats on the water giving (or shouting guidance) while under sail. There are about 10 students in a class but only two sailing in a boat at a time, sometimes with a tutor. This does give you a good amount of time as crew or at the tiller. You almost always sail with a different student so that you get experience knowing how different people react. They also offer open sailing on the weekends, racing on Wednesday nights, and weekend day sails to a picnic for REALLY cheap. It's a great way to get more experience and test out your skills. This is probably one of the best things about the school is the after-hours access they provide at a very reasonable price ($25 for 3 hours recreational, $25 to race for a couple hours, $50 for all day picnic sail). I've also experienced their private lessons. Which I can only praise. I learned more in 8 hours of private lessons than I did in the classes. There is no classroom setting, it's all one-on-one and in the water. Well worth the money. I'm considering taking more lessons to learn more because I missed a Level III class about adverse conditions. I have only one complaint that could not be rationalized away. During the chalk talk students are allowed to ask questions... and I put those questions in two categories 1) Questions that could be answered by just DOING what we were being taught and 2) Questions that are completely irrelevant to our sailing level. I complain about these because these questions took time away from being on the water. I believe its inconsiderate to the other students -- most of our funds are limited and we can't keep taking classes. It's frustrating too because most of those questions were from Level I students (Level I and II are grouped together in classroom). If instructors could recommend questions be held until we're on boats or tell students not to worry about advanced questions that would really give more time on water and not boil the blood of the Level II students (all in my class felt the same). Overall though I give it four stars. If I gave them five it would be saying they're perfect -- and they're not. But they are pretty darn close... and I like that! I will continue to throw money at the Edgewood Sailing School. I'm not staff, just a very enthusiastic student!

I participated in the adult level one sailing school. I was very impressed with the knowledge and…read moreexperience of the instructors, tutors and the welcoming sailing community. We sailed on Rhodes 19 sailboats, which are the perfect sailboat for beginners and advanced sailors alike. I'm signing up for level 2!

Crew was very efficient! Super sunny Sunday afternoon 90 minute sail. Adult beverages available for…read morepurchase. Informative info told about points of interest during cruise

This was an unexpected delight. My wife and I sailed last Wednesday. It was fantastic! The crew was…read moreamazing in so many ways. The lobster roll was perfect. The only thing I would have liked to see is better signage of where the boat is located. Other than that, we'll be back.

Just a tremendous experience during our recent sunset cruise. Aboard one of their 12m boats, it was…read morea great way to view Newport from the waterside. The crew was exceptional and provided not only sailing tips but also facts and trivia about the city, places to eat and the America's Cup races. The boat is not overbooked or crammed with passengers which adds to the specialness of the trip. For those wanting, there is the opportunity for hands-on involvement raising the sails. Pro-tip: While water and seltzer are offered, you can bring your own white wine, beer and hard seltzer aboard to enjoy as the sun sets.

We go to Newport every summer and this was our first time trying America's Cup Charter and it will…read morenot be our last. I was looking for something different to do and came across America's Cup Charters. We opted for the daily 2-hour ticketed sail. Our 12 meter yacht was the 12 US 17 Weatherly, which is a legend and one of the three surviving wooden America's Cup defenders in the world. Bruce, Erica (the skipper), James, and Rebecca were super nice and extremely knowledgeable about the boat, sailing, history, and landmarks in the area. Erica had great command of the vessel and was able to make things fun while still ensuring the safety of everyone on board. Due to Covid-19, America's Cup Charter is limiting the number of people included in each tour and requires everyone to keep their mask on. I felt completely comfortable the whole time. I highly recommend the private charter and daily ticketed sail.