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Coming in off the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. There is a special way of handling a vessel to navigate to Barrington. One first approaches the buoys at "The Gate" of the Warren River, swinging sl … read more

There was a time when Narragansett Bay had fewer bridges. Ferries carried us across Narragansett Bay to the Newport area. Goat Island was industrial in nature. This was the passage of great Naval ship … read more

Driving eastward on the turn off of Route 1 and on to 138, a little magic forms. The magic manifests as the first bridge comes into view crossing to Jamestown. Vistas to the south highlight Dutch Isla … read more

Looking at a section of chart for Charlestown, Rhode Island evokes many thoughts. For those who have faced a northwest wind bound for Galilee, it becomes a tacking point (even for ferries). Take a tac … read more

From time immemorial, the anchor has been the symbol of the state of Rhode Island. The anchor, a rugged and necessary maritime tool, is always accompanied by the state motto, "Hope". Why "Hope"? … read more