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:
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

Rules
None

Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch. One of the shiftiest winds in RI, also strong currents.

Nightlife

No information