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Jan 25, 2024

Ocean Race in Newport: Admission, parking fees, events

The Ocean Race has officially made it to Newport and now the fun begins. Ocean

The Ocean Race has officially made it to Newport and now the fun begins.

Ocean Race competitors sailed into Newport Wednesday afternoon setting off a celebration as the Newport-based 11th Hour Racing Team finished first in the fourth leg that started in Itajaí, Brazil, and now the events associated with the eight-day Newport stopover begin in earnest on Saturday, May 13.

As the sailors raced north in the Atlantic toward Fort Adams, The Daily News compiled information on everything from the racing boats to the best places to take in the events during the stopover and we've pulled all of that information into one place below.

Before you go here's a look at everything you need to know.

The Ocean Live Village is free to enter for all visitors.

May 13-14: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 15-19: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 20: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 21: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Parking fee: May 13-14 and May 17-21 - $25 dailyParking fee: May 15-16 - $20 daily

Parking passes can be purchased online in advance.

Parking passes can be purchased upon entering the park, however organizers recommend purchasing passes in advance. Cash and cards are accepted at the park entrance.

Shuttles will be available to take visitors from the parking lots to the race village. A shuttle with ADA capabilities will be available during Ocean Live Park hours. Those in need of services can make this request with the parking attendant upon entering the park.

Bike parking will be available on the north side of the main Sail Newport building. Bicyclists are advised to bring their own lock.

Oldport Marine Services is offering daily trips to and from Perrotti Park and Fort Adams.

Launch service: $5 one way / $10 round trip. Tickets are cash only and can only be purchased at the docks from Old Port directly.

Boats will run:

Yes. Food and beverages are available for purchase. There are also multiple cocktail cafes located inside the park available for anyone 21+ with a valid ID.

Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Water bottle filling stations are available onsite.

Public bathrooms are also available.

While the racers will be taking a break from sailing that doesn't mean nothing is happening this week. There are plenty of events taking place during the eight-day stopover and we've got a look at nine you shouldn't miss.

One of those big events is the in-port racing that will take place later in the week. With points on the line to help determine the standings boats will be flying in Narragansett Bay. From land or sea, we've rounded up some of the best places to watch.

These aren't the sailboats you see gliding along Narragansett Bay on a sun-filled weekend. These boats are fast and are capable of racing up to 600 miles in a single day. We break down what makes them so unique.

Did you know the 11th Hour Racing Team is based out of Newport and has ties to one of Google's co-founders? Here's a look at everything you need to know about 11th Hour.

While practicing in Newport last summer, The Daily News' Zane Wolfang joined the 11th Hour team to get a feel for what happens when the boats are on the water. Take a look at that experience.

More than 130,000 people visited Fort Adams during The Ocean Race stopover in 2015 and organizers have high hopes for this year's events and the impact it will have in Newport.

The Ocean Race brings an international flair with sailors hailing from around the globe. Fortunately, a stop in Newport provides an opportunity to find international flavors to make anyone feel at home.