BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.3//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:553@porschenet.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220429 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20220209T235952Z URL:https://porschenet.com/events/2022-ner-spring-ramble-newport-ri/ SUMMARY:2022 NER Spring Ramble - Newport RI DESCRIPTION:Come Ramble with Us in Newport\, RI on April 29-May 1\nRegistra tion Opens Wednesday January 19 on www.clubregistration.net  \n  \nSin ce 1986\, many club members have kicked off their driving season by attend ing NER’s Annual Spring Ramble.  In recent years\, over 300 people driv ing 175+ Porsches (some Ramblers do occasionally drive vehicles other than Porsches) have turned out to enjoy good friends\, good food\, and a weeke nd at a top-notch resort hotel.  You’ll arrive Friday (or earlier at ou r inviting rate)\, and begin your activities before the serious driving co mmences on Saturday morning.  \nFor 2022 we’re visiting Newport for th e first time ever!    Come experience the secluded roads and scenic vist as that the Ocean State has to offer.  After viewing the architectural an d natural wonders of Newport and Jamestown\, we’ll travel from Watch Hil l (perhaps glimpsing Taylor Swift in the village) to Warwick.  As always\ , my objective is to find Porsche-worthy roads that you can enjoy at the p osted speed limit\, and I take particular satisfaction in introducing “l ocals” to some challenging byways that have been hiding just off the bea ten path. \nOur Overall Event Sponsor is once again European Performance Engineering in Natick\, MA.  Give these talented folks a call at (508) 65 1-1316 for anything from an oil change to a full street-to-track conversio n.  Or\, visit their website at www.epe.com.\nAt this time\, it’s impo ssible to know whether Covid-19 will have morphed from pandemic to endemic by the end of April.  Our intention is to remain flexible\, while implem enting necessary safety restrictions to enable everyone to enjoy the event with peace of mind.  Rest assured that Gurney’s Newport Resort will co nform with all CDC guidelines.  We would prefer that everyone be fully v accinated and boosted before attending the Ramble to offer maximum protect ion for your fellow attendees.   If you’re unwilling to be vaccinated\, we would urge you to get a Covid test within 72 hours of arriving at the Ramble\, and not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms\, test posit ive\, or recently have come into contact with anyone who was experiencing symptoms or tested positive.  If appropriate\, these guidelines will be m odified based upon the ever evolving public health landscape.\nOn Friday f rom 6:00–7:15 p.m.\, see old friends and meet some new PCA’ers at the Welcome Reception in the Rose Island Ballroom – sponsored again this yea r by Porsche of Warwick.  There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres an d snacks available\, along with a couple of cash bars to quench your thirs t.  Stop by and say hello before you head out for dinner on your own.\nEv en though we’re not visiting during their peak season\, there are still many restaurants to choose from in the Newport area\, and reservations are always a good idea.  If you’d like to dine at the Resort\, Showfish Re staurant is open for dinner from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.  To book a reservati on\, phone (401) 851-3325\, or book online at www.Opentable.com.\nInsuran ce and liability waivers will be signed on www.clubregistration.net when you register for the Ramble.  Therefore\, everyone staying at Gurney’s Newport Resort will receive their registration packet when they check in.   Those not staying at the hotel will pick up their packets Saturday morn ing outside the Grand Ballroom during continental breakfast (service begin s at 7:00 a.m.)\, before the 8:30 a.m. start of the mandatory drivers an d passenger’s safety and route briefing.  The “leader” car will dep art immediately at the conclusion of the briefing\, and everyone should pl an to depart on their morning tour by 9:30 a.m. (which would have you arri ving at lunch around 1:00 p.m.)\nFor 2022\, the attendees of our largest s ingle event will be visiting Newport for the first time ever! Come experie nce the secluded roads and scenic vistas that the Ocean State has to offer .  After viewing the architectural and natural wonders of Newport and Jam estown\, we’ll travel from Watch Hill (perhaps glimpsing Taylor Swift in the village) to Warwick for lunch.  As always\, the objective is to find Porsche-worthy roads that you can enjoy at the posted speed limit. \nFol lowing the buffet lunch\, you’ll embark on another navigational\, direct ions-based tour that will take you back to Gurney’s Newport Resort.  Or \, if you prefer to return sooner to hike\, stroll\, shop\, get a massage (request your 20% discount at the Seawater Spa)\, or whatever\, simply tak e the more direct route that will also be provided.\nFor anyone joining us for the first time – a hearty welcome.  Your registration packet will include a detailed route to and from our lunch stop\, that my wife Carol a nd I have traveled many times\, revising and correcting along the way.  U nlike most PCA tours\, you’ll drive on your own (not as a convoy).  You ’ll typically find yourself part of a multi-car pod.  Make a pit stop o r pull off to take a photo when you want\, and pick up the next pod coming down the road.  Want to spend time with some different Porsche models of varying vintages and colors?  Just safely pull off the road and join the next pod to come along.  However\, if you decide to take an extended off -route excursion\, or make a lengthy stop\, and the sweeper car passes you by\, you will have “officially” left the tour for insurance purposes. \nThe Saturday evening festivities commence in the Rose Island Ballroom at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner in the Gr and Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.  After dinner there’s time for more socializi ng.  \nFrom 7:30–10:00 a.m. Sunday morning\, a full\, hot\, buffet bre akfast will be provided in the Rose Island Ballroom.  After breakfast\, y ou’re on your own again to head home\, or stay longer and enjoy the char ms of Newport and surrounding communities.  One reason to arrive early or stay a bit longer is to visit either\, or both\, the Audrain Auto Museum in Newport https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/ or the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth https://newportcarmuseum.org.  Discounted tickets ($10/per son) are available when you register online.\nRemember\, this is a Tour\, and we expect you to follow all the laws and regulations pertaining to the public roadways we’ll be traveling.  We’ll be on many narrow\, 2-lan e roads\, so please give pedestrians and bicyclers a wide berth.  If you have the urge to exercise your Porsche more fully\, we would highly recomm end attending one of the many High Performance Driver Education or Autocro ss events hosted by the Northeast\, North Country\, and other PCA Regions.   IMPRUDENT OR DANGEROUS DRIVING BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED DURING T HE RAMBLE.\n\n Your registration fee covers the Friday Welcome Reception w ith hors d’oeuvres and snacks\, Saturday’s continental breakfast\, Sat urday’s lunch\, your magnetic plastic name badge\, your commemorative pi n\, and many other costs incurred in organizing and conducting the Ramble. \n\n \;\n\n The Friday rate is for your room only\, and includes all t axes and fees.  As you’ll see below\, this year we are pleased to be a ble to provide an even lower rate for stays pre &\; post Ramble should you wish to extend your stay.\n\n \;\n\n The Saturday Package Rate in cludes your room\, Saturday cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (cash bar after using your drink ticket)\, Saturday night dinner (jackets for men and fes tive attire for the ladies)\, Sunday morning hot breakfast buffet\, and al l service charges\, gratuities and taxes.\n\n \;\n\n The resort fee is included in the room rate and includes free wireless internet\, the fitne ss center\, parking\, and luxury shuttle transportation to/from downtown N ewport.\n\n \;\n\n Unless you like being on a waitlist\, register for one of the 160 rooms in our block after you receive your registration co nfirmation.  Check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.\n\n\nFor 2 022\, our room block includes 4 different room types as listed below\, plu s a reduced room rate for 2 nights before and 2 nights after the Ramble.  This link https://www.gurneysresorts.com/newport/rooms-and-suites provi des pictures and room details\n\n \;\nPlease don’t make your hotel r eservations before you have registered online and received your confirmati on email.  We will be matching registrations against the hotel-supplied r ooming list on a weekly basis\, and those registered will receive priority within our room block.  A ROOM RESERVED WITHOUT AN EVENT RESERVATION IS NOT GUARANTEED.  We expect to occupy our entire room block\, so please m ake your reservations with Gurney’s Newport Resort promptly after you re ceive your registration confirmation to avoid disappointment. 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