Tall Ship Providence

31/01/2015

Please do not support the crowd funding page set up for the Providence. It is not authorized by the Tall ship Providence or it's owner.

25/01/2015

Sons of Liberty, a 3-night event, premieres January 25th 9/8c on HISTORY

Anyone else excited for this!!!

When you see the fleet of Large British Ships remember the small Tall Ship Providence captured or sank 40 of them in two years time. "You don't have to be big to make a big impact!"

Providence had a successful life of a 10 year life span in the late 1700's helping to support much change for freedom. Come see, stay and sail on her replica this summer and be a part of history in the present.

It's rare to get tv time but time will be set aside for this show! Enjoy!

Tune in Sunday, January 25th 9/8c on HISTORY to watch the premiere of Sons of Liberty. Subscribe for more Sons of Liberty: http://bit.ly/18MnRbc ...

25/01/2015

Anyone else excited for this!!!

When you see the fleet of Large British Ships remember the small Tall Ship Providence captured or sank 40 of them in two years time. "You don't have to be big to make a big impact!"

Providence had a successful life of a 10 year life span in the late 1700's helping to support much change for freedom. Come see, stay and sail on her replica this summer and be a part of history in the present.

It's rare to get tv time but time will be set aside for this show! Enjoy!

Tune in Sunday, January 25th 9/8c on HISTORY to watch the premiere of Sons of Liberty. Subscribe for more Sons of Liberty: http://bit.ly/18MnRbc ...

22/01/2015

Tall Ship Providence and Captain and Crew wish you a great 2015! We look forward to having a wonderful year with you!
May your sails always be full!

"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man."
-Benjamin Franklin

Photo Titled: Passing Time by Edward King. Prints available at [email protected]
Happy New Year Everyone!

22/01/2015

Tall Ship Providence and Captain and Crew wish you a great 2015! We look forward to having a wonderful year with you!
May your sails always be full!

"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man."
-Benjamin Franklin

Photo Titled: Passing Time by Edward King. Prints available at [email protected]
Happy New Year Everyone!

19/11/2014

19/11/2014

The Figurehead - Nichole Raab

Nice to come home for a visit to Kansas City and see my summer edition of Marlinspike sitting on the table with an article relating to Providence! xo http://www.marlinspikemagazine.com/tall-ships-schooner-news.html

25/10/2014

Check out some photos from some of our visitors who chose to celebrate their happy occasions on Providence. From Bravo Star Adrian Gang's Engagement Celebration, to Bachelorette Parties and Family Reunions. Under sail and on the Mooring, Providence is a great space to create even more great memories. Thank you for sharing with us!

25/10/2014

Check out some photos from International Performance Artist and Instructor and Tall Ship Providence mate and director, Nichole Raab's signature Ship Shape Fitness Classes. A variety of ages and abilities joined in on the fun, excitement and unique fitness class designed by Nichole. Check it out and join us next season!

25/10/2014

Ever dreamed of sleeping on a Pirate Ship! Well she's not really a pirate ship but she plays one in the movies. Through out the summer... Providence presents the opportunity to sleep in the Captain's Quarters. With two crew on board to take care of guests needs, breakfast is cooked and served every morning, swing lines are set up for some fun swim time and guest are encouraged to invite a few friends to entertain before they go home for the last launch. We saw a range of guests from four doctors who loved to kayak to the Newport Jazz Festival, a family with 4 boys, and others. Check it out and put in your reservation for next year. Currently we take 4-6 overnight guests for on the mooring bed and breakfast experiences. Overnight sails and charters also available.

25/10/2014

A few photos from some of our Bands on Board on Mooring and Sailing Events. The Beat Drum Line made two performance appearances, on during the day and one during an evening event with their glowing instruments. Channing Griggs made a few appearances in addition along with the all girl Americana Band Sassafras. Steel Tide Performed for our Pirates of the Caribbean Themed Event and Aaron Cote percussionist performed solo for a sailing event. The events were full with our Brands on Board Sponsors, Deep Eddy Vodka and Clement Rhum as well as signature aerial performances by ships mate and director Nichole Raab. Enjoy!

25/10/2014

A few photos from some of our Books on Board Sailing Events. Gloria Merchant of Pirates of Colonial Newport performed a narrative sail, Michael Abrashoff author of It's Your Ship unfortunately was unable to carry out his event though GLS and Michael sent a box of It's Your Ship for some of our special guests. The events were full with our Brands on Board Sponsors, Deep Eddy Vodka and Clement Rhum as well as signature aerial performances by ships mate and director Nichole Raab. Enjoy!

25/10/2014

Good Morning and Happy Fall Weekend Everyone!
The season has come to an end in New England and we would like to extend a ship load of thanks to all who have reached out, helped out and sailed on board Providence this summer. We accomplished a lot with some of our tride and true friends and crew, we have brought in and made great relationships with new crew and we brought some great events to you with The Art of Sailing Project. A whirl wind of good in summer 2014... new chain plates, new cat heads, new hull and bottom paint, new hawz pipes, replaced port post, multiple written press write ups, multiple news features, multiple Bands on Board, Brands on Board, Books on Board and Bed and Breakfast Events, Good friends and family sails, special events with teen leadership organizations and a non-profits, family reunions, bachelorette parties... oh my! Stay tuned and some new albums will be uploaded shortly! Special thanks again to captain/owner Thorpe Leeson for making all of this possible. We saw many happy faces this season and will be even bigger and better next season! Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our sailors sailing south! -Cheers from Providence

25/10/2014

Good Morning and Happy Fall Weekend Everyone!
The season has come to an end in New England and we would like to extend a ship load of thanks to all who have reached out, helped out and sailed on board Providence this summer. We accomplished a lot with some of our tride and true friends and crew, we have brought in and made great relationships with new crew and we brought some great events to you with The Art of Sailing Project. A whirl wind of good in summer 2014... new chain plates, new cat heads, new hull and bottom paint, new hawz pipes, replaced port post, multiple written press write ups, multiple news features, multiple Bands on Board, Brands on Board, Books on Board and Bed and Breakfast Events, Good friends and family sails, special events with teen leadership organizations and a non-profits, family reunions, bachelorette parties... oh my! Stay tuned and some new albums will be uploaded shortly! Special thanks again to captain/owner Thorpe Leeson for making all of this possible. We saw many happy faces this season and will be even bigger and better next season! Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our sailors sailing south! -Cheers from Providence

03/10/2014

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03/10/2014

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29/08/2014

Tall Ship Providence Summer 2014 by The Art of Sailing Project

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=64912a1bdc09db72d0296c6f4&id=eb51bab6c7

Books, Bands, Brands on Board, Bed and Breakfast experiences add up to a fun summer of sailing with history, education, adventure and entertainment on Tall Ship Sloop Providence! Follow us to find out more and how you can help The Art of Sailing Project aid this significant vessel!

29/08/2014

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=64912a1bdc09db72d0296c6f4&id=eb51bab6c7

Books, Bands, Brands on Board, Bed and Breakfast experiences add up to a fun summer of sailing with history, education, adventure and entertainment on Tall Ship Sloop Providence! Follow us to find out more and how you can help The Art of Sailing Project aid this significant vessel!

26/08/2014

Contest!!!!!

26/08/2014

Contest!!!!!

3 Osprey… Wait!... 5 Osprey on Tall Ship Providence!

First person to give us three great facts… wait… 5 great facts about Osprey and share this photo and title gets a Tall Ship Providence T-Shirt and Postcard!

Story by on board caretaker of The Providence -
Looking at this photo makes me hear Bob Marley’s Song, “Three Little Birds,” in my head. It also makes me go through a slew of famous trio’s and makes me want to decide which trio name is the best for the Providence Osprey Trio… the Three Stooges, Peter, Paul and Mary… the Three Musketeers? I snap a few shots and someone hails on the VHF… “Osprey to Aloha. Osprey to Aloha. Osprey. Aloha.” I giggle of course as I love the synchronicity of the moment. One circles the Providence many times. It is undoubtedly a beautiful sight to see this bird in flight over the water let alone from this beautiful ship. Surreal, really. The Osprey makes a b-line towards the stern as though the gaff were a runway strip to line up. Flying into the wind, with a final lift aiming up to the course yard the predator rams into the other Osprey as if to say… “This is my spot, get out of my spot, I want it.” The pushy Osprey does not win this round and again tries… a few more circles around the ship. This goes on a few times before a compromise of sorts. Finally they sit side by side, flap their wings a bit and then … a take over... and the other dips down as if pushed off, giving in, nearly free falling forward and starboard off to circle the ship only to find a higher final resting place on the top starboard yard with out time wasted.

The Osprey visit The Providence often, most frequently... one solo hunter... sometimes two. Last night as we sailed back with our friends on Schooner Tree of Life... I saw three from their ship to ours. What a surprise to see 3 last night and tonight... 5! Usually they like their morning hunting hours on Providence but lately… they have been taking watch at night as they spread out to the end of each yard. I speak to them when they are here - they are getting use to me, they flinch less as I move about the ship and do my work yet they watch me, twisting their head, looking... listening. I make eye contact. I think I will try to get closer soon. I once worked with birds of prey in a zoo educational show. These fierce creatures use to once perch on my arm and my lap. It is fantastic to see these birds in the wild and to feel connected to them through the ship.

After watching them a bit tonight, listening to the variety of their calls and snapping a few shots before I ran out of light… I popped into the Captain’s Quarters to eat my delicious take out I picked up in my dinghy at Marina Café and Pub on Goat Island. I came back out to speak to them again as they are being quite loud and I am eager to get a closer look and what do I see… not 3 BUT 5!!! 5 Osprey! An abundance of Osprey! I ran for my camera but it’s too dark for the shot. Do I hear a collaboration between Norman Bird Sanctuary and Tall Ship Providence… a bird watching day perhaps?

I’ll keep you all posted as I enjoy having them… but it is not without a price. Despite their beauty… my little friends are quite the house guests… leaving fish guts and other waist on board. So you other vessels of Newport Harbor don’t be too jealous of these visitors. I’m sure they like Providence because she is Tall, Dark and ... a Handsome Vessel at that but they leave a messy trail! Don’t you worry every other boat in the harbor… you spectate… I will clean up after the Osprey… I got this! ;) I mean with all factors considered... it looks as though we are being showered with luck in more ways than one. Yes... there is a joke in their of course. If Osprey’s mean good look by sailor folk lore, and being pooped on by a bird means good luck in many cultures and well… combine all of those with the ship historically known as “The Lucky Sloop,” well then we must have the best luck ever! :) Ever!

I hope everyone enjoys the photo and story and I wish you the best luck ever! Best Osprey and Tall Ship Providence Spectating hours… 6:30 am -9am and 7pm – night fall. Drive your dinghy around and get a close peak… or take a look from goat island.

Again… first person to post 5 awesome facts about Osprey’s and shares the post get’s a free Providence Shirt and Post Card. You have two opportunities to do this… One on the Tall Ship Providence page and One on The Figurehead – Nichole Raab’s Page! There is a catch… they can not be the same facts on either page! ;)

P.s. I do have a name for one already... I call it "Cry Baby," as it makes the most panicky noise but still stays put.

8/25/14 2000 hours
Cheers,
Nichole Raab – Tall Ship Providence Mate, Director, Aerial Stunt Performer, Educator

15/08/2014

Hey All!

Check out our feature on The Rhode Show this morning. WPRI.com
Special thanks to Ashley Erling, Will Gilbert and Adam Theroux for coming on board The Providence today. Also many thanks to Raquel Castillo for helping to make today happen. Extra special thanks to our great crew and friends of the Providence for doing a great job with the interview, Mate James Kiker, Historian Robert Hutchinson and behind the scense crew Matt Newton! Enjoy!

http://wpri.com/2014/08/15/step-aboard-the-sloop-providence-ris-official-flagship/

The Rhode Show stepped aboard a historic ship that has earned a spot in the Hollywood spotlight.

15/08/2014

Step aboard the Sloop Providence, RI’s official flagship

Hey All!

Check out our feature on The Rhode Show this morning. WPRI.com
Special thanks to Ashley Erling, Will Gilbert and Adam Theroux for coming on board The Providence today. Also many thanks to Raquel Castillo for helping to make today happen. Extra special thanks to our great crew and friends of the Providence for doing a great job with the interview, Mate James Kiker, Historian Robert Hutchinson and behind the scense crew Matt Newton! Enjoy!

http://wpri.com/2014/08/15/step-aboard-the-sloop-providence-ris-official-flagship/

The Rhode Show stepped aboard a historic ship that has earned a spot in the Hollywood spotlight.

28/07/2014

3 tickets left!!!!!

Tomorrow Bridge Fest Sail - The Art of Sailing Project Presents Bands on Board Tall Ship Sloop Providence - Caribbean Themed! We present a three piece band - Steel Tide, Aerial Stunt show in the Rigging by Aerial Artist Nichole Raab, cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka and Clement Rhum. $75 Ticket includes all of the above your launch boat ride too and from the ship a 2 hour sail in Newport on Americas First War Ship, Rhode Islands Official Flagship and Official Tall Ship Sailing Ambassador!

Did you miss the buzz and preview!?! See here!
http://foxct.com/2014/07/24/daytrippers-the-providence/

28/07/2014

We have 5 tickets left!!!!

Who will be the finial 5 to join this 2 hour musical sail with aerial stunts and refreshments by Deep Eddy Vodka and Clement Rhum mixologists! All included in $75 ticket price! Old Port Launch ride to and from the ship also included in the ticket - meet at oldport between 5&5:30 at 1 sayer warf in the moorings parking lot. RSVP here, Contact Nichole Raab to book tickets or purchase online at tallshipprovidence.com

Your adventure awaits!!!

28/07/2014

Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County

We have 5 tickets left!!!!

Who will be the finial 5 to join this 2 hour musical sail with aerial stunts and refreshments by Deep Eddy Vodka and Clement Rhum mixologists! All included in $75 ticket price! Old Port Launch ride to and from the ship also included in the ticket - meet at oldport between 5&5:30 at 1 sayer warf in the moorings parking lot. RSVP here, Contact Nichole Raab to book tickets or purchase online at tallshipprovidence.com

Your adventure awaits!!!