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# About Newport Model Sailing Club

The ***Newport Model Sailing Club*** is formed to promote the sport of Radio Controlled sailing in Southern New England.

The club provides its members with weekly opportunities to sail and hosts regional and national sailing events.

## What we sail:

DragonFlite 95 (DF95) and a developing fleet of International One Meter (IOM) boats.

## Where we sail:

In the summer we alternate between Sail Newport at Fort Adams and the New York Yacht Club

In the winter we sail exclusively at Sail Newport.

## How to Join:

$25 Annual Dues - Fees support safety boat, marks, website and more.

Membership runs by calendar year, no pro-rating.

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## Official Documents:

2024-01-23 - [RI Articles of Incorporation](https://newportmodelsailingclub.org/hubfs/2024-01-23_RI_Articles_of_Incorporation_Newport_Model_Sailing_Club.pdf)

2024-01-24 - [Federal EIN Assignment Letter](https://newportmodelsailingclub.org/hubfs/2024-01-24_Federal_EIN_Number_Newport_Model_Sailing_Club.pdf)

2024-12-09 - [501(c)(7) Letter from the IRS](https://newportmodelsailingclub.org/hubfs/2024-12-09_Newport_Model_Sailing_Club_501c7_Letter_from_IRS.pdf)

 

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Newport Model Sailing Club is a 501(c)(7) non profit organization based in Newport, Rhode Island.

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