SO OK ... just opened up is Newport's Ann St. Pier Maritime Center.

Newport Maritime Center

which seems to kick up what facilities we have during the SNE Regionals big time. It is accessible from the beach at Ann St pier.
[which some of you will more relate to right next to christies, which is now north 41.]

NYC is limited in some of its facilities so this opens up decent backup with plenty of room to spread out ... tables and chairs and potential meeting areas.

Also dinghy dock; I think the launches drop off there; showers that operate for 7 min for $1.75, but are big; and Wi-Fi with plenty of space to use.

Sara, formerly of Newport YC, is currently the person in charge so she knows the area well. [remember public facilites in Newport are dry] her number is 401 845 5870 ... tell her Vee Jay sent you and you'll get a free harbor map. Wait... she'll hand out that map to anyone.

[unfortunately the showers are not unisex ... so apparently there is no two for one going on, unless of course ... but let's not go there.]