Specifications
- Homeport: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Rig: Schooner
- LOA: 80
- LOD: 65
- LWL: 52
- Draft: 6.5
- Beam: 17
- Rig Height: 63
- Freeboard: 4′ 6”
- Sail Area: 2000
- Tons: 37
- Hull: Steel
Organization: Sightsailing Inc
Story
Aquidneck is a gaff rigged, coasting schooner designed and built specifically for the passenger charter trade. She is an accurate reproduction of a late 1800’s coasting schooner that was built in Southhampton, NY. She is named after Aquidneck Island on which Newport, Rhode Island is located. Sister ships include the schooners Freda B (ex Liberty) and Inland Seas. Aquidneck offers daily scheduled day sails and private charters from historic Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI.
Facts
- USCG Certification: Passenger Vessel (Subchapter T)
- Who Sails: Adults
- Program Type: Passenger Daysails, Private Charters
- Normal Cruising Waters – Winter: Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound
- Sailing Season: May-October
- Year Launched: 2003
- Number of Crew: 3
- Name of Contact: John Hirschler
- Phone: 401 862 4718
- Website: https://sightsailing.com