Continent |
North America |
Country |
Rhode Island (USA) |
Next Big City |
Newport |
Next Town |
Newport |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food |
Water
Type: |
Chop |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Choppy but a large area great for just cruising. No waves. Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch. Strong currents.
Beach
Type: |
Grass |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
No beach, you can launch off the grass with a buddy at the local Fort on a peninsula.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Cold, don't come here without a wetsuit. Season is about May to September.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Mostly good 15-20 but picks up a lot more sometimes. Pretty often a good 5 days a week you can ride. Works in many directions. One of the shiftiest winds in RI. The launch is very sketchy unless a true SW breeze is on.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Medium walk |
Just go to Newport Rhode Island, it's a popular small town and ask about the Fort.
Extra information
Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch.
One of the shiftiest winds in RI, also strong currents.
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