Rhode Island

18 May 2018

The home of the Americas Cup. I just wanted to get a quick pic and buy a magnet in Newport and get to my next stop. However, I spent six ( 6) hours here. I discovered the Volvo Ocean Race yachts were in town. I had no idea what that was but now I know this race, dare I say, is more prestigious than the Americas Cup. I went to Fort Adams where I learned about this crazy race. I took the shuttle $US12 return to Fort Adams and the flag kept enveloping me.

This race is definitely crazier than the Americas Cup. A global sailing race run every three years. All teams have a yacht made to exact specifications so the race depends wholly on the team’s ability. Is this the ultimate challenge? There isn’t even a money prize. Just the cup. Check out this video clip

Did you know that parts of the Southern Ocean are so remote the closest man-made thing is the international space station. This race also promotes awareness of the destruction plastic is causing in our oceans.

I went to the Brick Alley Pub for lunch. It has wonderful sports memorabilia.

My airbnb hosts took me out to Capone’s in Peabody Massachusetts for a dance.

The live band The Eric Grant Band played great covers.

Band video.

Two nights in a row I had live music!!