SUMMER ON THE SAKONNET!
Get ready for a fantastic summer tour on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. Rick Jacques and Don Libbey have put together a wonderful 4 day event that will run from Sunday, July 26th through Wednesday, July 29th. This open water rowing venue will provide different landscapes and scenic and historic views each day.
The Sakonnet Point Club will serve as our base where we can store boats, meet and start our row each day. Check out the links below for more details on lodging, logistics and local lure.
LOGISTICS
We will kick of the tour on Sunday evening at the home of Sarah & Don Libbey for a "Welcome to Sakonnet" appetizer gathering. For anyone who plans to arrive earlier on Sunday there will be a 1:00 meeting and row at Ferolbink Farm. This is where we will meet each morning for coffee and bagels to plan our daily destinations.
Sunday Afternoon: Short Row for Early Arrivers - meet at Ferolbink Farm (1:00 pm)
Sunday Evening: Appetizers at our hosts: Sarah & Don Libbey (6:00 pm)Monday: Morning and Afternoon rowing tour (8:00 am)
Monday Evening: Barbecue at Ferolbink FarmTuesday: Morning and Afternoon rowing tour (8:00 am)
Tuesday Evening: Night Out - Newport or LocalWednesday: Morning row (8:00 am)
For more information, contact the tour organizers:
Don Libbey (617) 962-1650
Rick Jacques (978) 270-6622LOCAL LURE
The Sakonnet area offers some fabulous local interest. Click on the underlined text below for more information. While in town you might want to check out Newport and it's historic mansions, sip some wine at the Sakonnet Vineyards or visit the Herreshoff Sailing Museum. Folks might also enjoy some of the local art galleries or a trip on the East Bay Bike Path. Other beautiful destinations include Bristol Harbor and Horseneck and Newport Beaches.
LODGING
There are some fabulous locations to stay in close proximity to the Sakonnet Yacht Club. Rowers should make their own arrangements at any of the following locations or at a place of their choice.
1. Ferolbink Farms, Tiverton, RI (401) 624-6384
5 bedrooms
2. Bonniebield Cottage, Tiverton, RI (401-624-6364)
1 cottage room
3. Harmony Home Farm, Little Compton, RI (401-635-2283)
1 cottage, 1 suite room
4. Stone House Inn, Little Compton, RI (401-635-2222)
For a high end, amazing stay check out the Stone House! As they say, "Float in fashionable fabrics, breathe in the mist and the mystique. Sensual simplicity surrounds in suites and lofts that engage and enchant. Just there, outside the aged glass, is the sea."REGISTRATION
If you are interested in attending all or part of the tour please email Rick Jacques at Rick.Jacques@GMail.com and let him know how excited you are to be coming to this wonderful event. Registration FormThe cost for the tour is: 1 Day $15, 2 Days $20 and 3 Days $25. Remember that your IROW membership also needs to be up-to-date. Download the 2009 membership form here. Please send your registration fee along with your name, address and email address to Rick by July 13, 2009.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact:
Don Libbey - Host: Rowing Activities dhclibbey@comcast.net
Rick Jacques - Tour Coordinator rick.jacques@gmail.comWe hope to see many of you at this exciting new venue! Sign up now!
