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2018 420 WORLDS - PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION #1

19
Jul 2018

Take a read of the information below regarding services and facilities during the 2018 420 World Championship:

The 2018 420 World Championship, 7-15 August 2018, is hosted at Sail Newport, Rhode Island, USA and organized in partnership with US Sailing, US I-420 Class Association, and the International 420 Class Association.

OPENING CEREMONY - will be held at the New Sail Newport Building at 1830 hours on 9 August.

BOAT PARK ALLOCATION - prior to 3 August, boats shall be stored on the grass field behind the Sail Newport Mule Barn. Boats can be launched on the beach OUTSIDE of the designated swimming area. Dollies need to go back to where the boat is stored and not left on the beach. After August 5th, all boats are going to be kept in the triangle grass field next to the Old Sail Newport Building at 60 Fort Adams Drive. Dollies need to be brought back to that area after their boats have been launched.

PRE-CHAMIONSHIP VENUE ACCESS - access to venue before the Championship will be limited on the days of July 27-29 and August 3-5. No boats or containers may arrive during those dates due to musical festivals in the park. They will be turned away at the front gate if arriving on those days. If boats are already in the facility, they are welcome to come sailing during those days.

CHAMPIONSHIP APP - download the official APP for the 2018 420 World Championship and keep up to date with all the racing action from your favourite sailors wherever you are.

CAR/TRAILER PARKING - car parking Monday-Thursday is free at Sail Newport. There will be a fee for parking on the music festival days only.

ONSITE CAFÉ - Fork in the Road Food Truck is located at the Fort Adams Welcome Center. Information at: www.blackstonecaterers.com/a-fork-in-the-road

SHOWERS/RESTROOMS - are located at:
Restroom locations: Mule Barn, Sail Newport Building, Fort Adams Welcome Center (8:00 AM – Sunset)
Shower Location: Sail Newport Building (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

LOCAL INFORMATION - go to Discovernewport.org for local information regarding transportation, housing, food, events and activities.

MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

In the event of a medical emergency dial 911

Newport Hospital
Address: 11 Friendship St, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 846-6400
Directions: 15- 20 minute drive from Fort Adams State Park

For minor injuries Visit Newport County Medical Treatment Office in Middletown, RI, which is a 20- 25 minute drive from Fort Adams State Park.
Address: 67 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: (401) 847-4950

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 0800-2000 hours
Saturday/Sunday - 0900-1400 hours

FOOD OUTLETS
Enjoy these food outlet suggestions from the Sail Newport Staff:

Bakery - The French Confection
Address: 72 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: (401) 619-7816
Menu: thefrenchconfection.com

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday – 0800-1800 hours
Saturday and Sunday – 0800-1500 hours
Monday – Closed

Coffee Shop - Mokka Coffeehouse
Address: 469 Thames Street, Spring Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 619-1530

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday – 0800-1600 hours
Sunday – 0800-1500 hours

Flo’s Clamshack - A no-frills restaurant stop for New England seafood since the ’30s, with counter service & an upstairs raw bar
Address: 4 Wave Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: (401) 847-8141
Menu: places.singleplatform.com

Opening Hours:
Every day – 1100-2100 hours

Anthony’s Seafood
Longtime diner/retailer/wholesaler restaurant with a wide menu headed by chowder & stuffed clams.
Address: 963 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: (401) 846-9620
Menu: anthonysseafood.net

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 1100-2000 hours
Friday and Saturday – 1100-2030 hours
Sunday – 1200-2000 hours

Red Parrot
Wide restaurant menu (pasta, pizza, surf ’n’ turf) & cocktails served on 3 levels of spacious1898 building.
Address: 348 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 847-3800

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday – 1130-2000 hours
Friday and Saturday – 1130-2300 hours

Brick Alley Pub
Cozy iconic watering hole with restaurant eats ranging from nachos to lobster rolls & over 250 wine vintages
Address: 140 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401) 849-6334
Menu: brickalley.com

Opening Hours:
Sunday-Thursday – 1130-2100 hours
Friday and Saturday – 1130-2130 hours


SITE PLAN - click here or on the image to view the PDF file of the entire site plan:

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