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Hometown Hero: Rome Kirby

April 24, 2013 //

Sunday was the final day of America’s Cup World Series in Naples, Italy and also wrapped the 2012-13 racing season for the global tour. The match racing and fleet racing championships were determining factors for the overall season champs for the second season of racing. A large crowd was present for the day’s action, which was graced with sunny weather and winds similar to the past few days.

While Oracle Team USA had a fantastic performance in the races, we are more interested in one particular sailor aboard the ship: Rome Kirby of Newport, RI. His profile on Oracle’s website boasts not only amazing sailing stats but also talks about Kirby’s appreciation for steak and cheese sandwiches and rapper Lil Wayne’s music. Alas, this guy is not only handsome and talented but also has a great sense of humor! Rome has been sailing the big blue sea since he was a tiny tot and went on to complete the junior circuit between ages 8 -14. When other little boys were busy skateboarding with skinned knees, Rome was busy becoming a world-class sailor well before adulthood. We are proud of our hometown hero and wish him all the best

For complete race results from Naples, click here!

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Tags americas cup, Hometown Hero, Italy, Naples, Rome Kirby, Sailing

Categories Aquidneck Island, Newport County, Rhode Island, We're Loving...

Going for the Gold

August 22, 2012 //

More than three decades ago, while studying at Harvard, Paul Callahan slipped on a wet floor and broke his neck, rendering him a quadriplegic with limited use of his hands. With tenacious perseverance, Paul completed his education at Harvard and pursued a business career at Goldman Sachs — until his first sailing experience revealed a deeper passion. Callahan, 56, is now the CEO for Sail to Prevail, a nonprofit organization based here in Newport, that uses sailing to help disabled children overcome adversity. LKRE’s Sarah Kirwin dedicates her entire month of July each summer to the Sail to Prevail mission- working directly with motivational leaders such as Paul. Paul departs for London this month where he will represent the U.S. at the Paralympic Games with two teammates – both amputees – on a 24-foot sailboat. Paul is an inspiration to the LKRE team and we wish him a strong, steady and swift competition!

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Tags London, Newport, Paralympics, Paul Callahan, Sail to Prevail, Sailing, Sarah Kirwin

Categories Aquidneck Island, Excercise, Family, Inspiration - LKRE style, Newport County, What Inspires Us

Ahoy! Tall Ships are here!

July 6, 2012 //

On the heels of the America’s Cup World Series, Newport is graced with yet another exciting sailing event. Gone are the made-for-speed sleek catamarans that were racing around Newport Harbor as we welcome the majestically rigged sails of the grand Tall Ships. As if we needed an excuse to be out on the water- the LKRE team is over the moon with excitement to check out the action this weekend. Tonight’s Captain’s Toast party is the kickoff event at the New York Yacht Club with several spin off events taking place over the next 3 days. The Parade of Sail will conclude this spectacular event on Monday when all 14 vessels will coast around the harbor for all to see. Showstoppers like Unicorn, Picton Castle and Lynx will be on display, cutting through Newport’s waters showcasing immaculate craftsmanship and impeccable detail.

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Tags Libby Kirwin Real Estate, Lynx, Newport, Newport Harbor, Ocean State Tall Ships, Picton Castle, Rhode Island, RI, Sailing, Schooner, Unicorn, Yacht

Categories Aquidneck Island, Family, Family Fun, Historic District Newport, Holiday, Holiday Fun, LIBBY KIRWIN REAL ESTATE, LKRE TEAM, Newport County, Summer

America’s Cup Races

June 15, 2012 //

Here’s a stunning photo of JFK and Jackie O at a dinner for the regatta crews, in Newport, Rhode Island, while they watch the 1962 races. Newport, our gorgeous city-by-the-sea, will be the final stop on the World Series circuit before the America’s Cup race in San Francisco, promising a dramatic finish to the first season of the new AC45 professional circuit. We will have the pleasure of witnessing the first circuit champion crowned and for the first time, America’s Cup racing will be held inside Narragansett Bay, with excellent spectator views from Fort Adams State Park.

Tickets for the Sailing Festival, from June 23 to July 1, are being sold. Purchase your tickets now!!