Newport Sailing Charters

Share our Love of Sailing!

Welcome aboard New England’s Premier Private Sailing Charter. Captains Linda Perry Riera and Bob Damiano welcome you aboard Argon for an exhilarating or relaxing sail on Narragansett Bay! The sailing here is some of the best in the world, and would love to share it with you! We offer sightseeing harbor tours aboard our high performance Tartan 4000 Sloop Argon. We’re proud that we’ve turned several first-time sailors into life-long sailing enthusiasts after sailing with us.

Any Sailing Experience Level

Whether you’ve never been on the water before or are an experienced sailor, we’re sure you will have a memorable time. Our captained charters are private for your group only – the whole ship is yours! We encourage our passengers to become part of the crew by participating in the sailing and we are happy to share our experience and teach new sailors some basics along the way. Trim sails, or take the helm or just relax as we enjoy the bay among the racing sloops with Newport Bridge as the backdrop.

Day (or Longer) Sails

If you’re looking to add a quick trip on the water to your visit, we can do 3 to 5 hour day charters. Want something more adventurous? Want to experience a taste of the cruising lifestyle? We can do overnight excursions stopping in one of many beautiful anchorages around the bay. Want a little more adventure? How about a longer overnight trip to Block Island or Cuttyhunk Island. These two destinations offer the possibility of a one-way cruise where you do the return trip the easy way on a Ferry!

We are a couple of sailing geeks who love introducing others to this amazing experience. We tailor the sailing to your comfort and experience, and teach you as much as you want to learn along the way. If you prefer to just sit back, relax and take in the sights, that’s fine too. Please join us for a sail around Narragansett Bay as we share our love of sailing.

Captain Bob and Captain Linda

Praise from our Passengers

Excited about sailing
We are back in California and Pia was back on the water this morning in her beginning sailing class. She’s definitely a lot more excited now about sailing. Her time at the wheel with you made a big impression on her. And you and Bob’s teamwork made a big impression on me as well… The two of you were very hospitable and knowledgeable and were very eager to share your boat and your passion for and knowledge of sailing. The two of you would be great sailing instructors, especially for couples.
Oliver from California

About The Captains (when not sailing…)

… Linda Perry Riera is a biotech research scientist who works as an independent consultant for various companies in the Boston area. She is an avid ocean swimmer who rarely misses a day. Linda’s website for more.

… Bob Damiano is a software developer, musician and audio recording engineer. As a side project, Bob has started rebuilding and refurbishing Studio Microphones.