2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Newport, RI: 41 29N, 71 19W Services: Repairs and haulouts available
Pilotage: Newport is located on the E side at Portsmouth. Pumpouts and laundry at
of the entrance to Narragansett Bay. The in- the marinas. Bus terminal and local hospital
ner harbor is jammed with moorings in the available.
summer months. The New York Yacht Club Portsmouth, RI (Melville Complex)
is located at S end of the harbor. Pilotage: Located about 4 miles N of New-
Hazards: The approaches to Newport Har- port harbor, on the E side of the bay, the
bor and the harbor itself are among the busiest Melville Complex is a large conglomeration t
recreational boating waters on the East Coast. of boatyards and yacht-related businesses,
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In the summertime, be prepared for heavy rec- including Hood, Hinkley and North Sails.
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reational boat traffic of all sizes, including fre- Services: All manner of repairs, and
quent yacht races. Cruise ships also frequent haulouts are available here, including a sail
Newport, anchoring W of Goat Island. loft. This area is about 7sm N of downtown
Port of Entry: Contact U.S. Customs 401- Newport by car.
847-2744. Supplies: All manner of marine supplies are
Coast Guard: Castle Hill; 401-846-3676. available here. Provisions are a cab ride away.
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Harbormaster: VHF 16; 401-848-6492.
Bristol, RI: 41 40N, 71 17.7W
Dockage/Moorings: Numerous marinas
(see chart next spread) hus
offer transient dockage. Public dinghy land-
Pilotage: Bristol can be entered from ei-
ings available at Ann Street Pier on E side
ther side of Hog Island. There are extensive
of harbor, at Bowen’s Wharf, and the area
moorings at the head of the harbor. Small
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labeled King Park on the chart, on S side of
ferries use the downtown docks.
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the harbor. Dozens of transient moorings.
Coast Guard: located on the E side of har-
Call Oldport Marine on VHF 68 or Newport
bor at the Bristol Harbor Light.
Mooring Service on VHF 09.
Harbormaster: VHF 16; 401-253-1700.
Anchorage: The designated anchorage is a
Dockage/Moorings: Short-term dockage
small triangle at S end of the harbor, near Little
is available at the town dock just N of the
Ida Lewis Rock, known locally as “The Spin-
Coast Guard station. Transient dockage is
dle.” You must contact the harbormaster VHF
available at the head of the harbor. Moorings
16 for anchoring directions. Limited anchoring
available through the Herreshoff Marine
may be found N of Goat Island Bridge. The
Museum 401-253-5000 and Bristol Yacht
limited anchoring area can be jammed with
Club 401-253-2922.
too many boats on inadequate scope. Holding
Anchorage: Bristol harbor is crowded with
is suspect in much of the harbor.
moorings, limiting anchorage room.
Fuel: Diesel and gas on both Goat Island
Supplies: Provisions are available in town.
and the E side of the harbor.
Limited marine supplies at the marina.
Supplies: All manner of marine and other
Services: Repairs and haulout.
supplies available. Groceries are a long walk.
Block Island Sound
Block Island North Reef is a sand shoal
with depths of 14ft or less extending 1nm
Pilotage: Tugboat traffic heading to and N from Sandy Point at the N end of Block
from Long Island Sound makes this a busy Island. The shoal should be avoided by all
area. Use caution, particularly at night or in vessels; its depths change frequently, and its
low visibility conditions. Fog can occur sud- position is also subject to a slow change.
denly and in any season. Landmarks: There is a large lighthouse
Hazards: The area around Point Judith and on Point Judith, just E of the entrance to the
the Harbor of Refuge is rocky with indica- Harbor of Refuge. Block Island Southeast
tions of boulders. Use caution, particularly Light, 258ft above the water, is a steel tower
when the depths are not more than 6ft great- on Mohegan Bluffs on SE point of the island.
er than the draft. At Clay Head, on NE side of Block Island, is
a lone white house on top of the bluff. Two
nearby silos are conspicuous.
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