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9780070163041

A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay and the South Coast of Massachusetts: Including Buzzard's Bay, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island

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  • ISBN13:

    9780070163041

  • ISBN10:

    0070163049

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1995-10-22
  • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

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Summary

Here is the definitive guide to the richly varied cruising ground between Long Island Sound and the elbow of Cape Cod. It includes essential information on weather, currents, and pilotage. The unique harbor rating system shows at a glance what each anchorage offers in facilities, protection, and beauty or interest, and chartlets and photos help negotiate tricky channels or find that hidden marina. Also includes information on hiking trails, history, wildlife, and as detailed a listing of launch ramps as you'll find anywhere. This guide answers both the concerns and interests of cruisers with engaging warmth, precision, and accessibility.

Author Biography

Lynda and Patrick Childress have cruised Narragansett Bay for many years, Lynda since childhood. She is the managing editor of Cruising World magazine in Newport. Patrick, a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed master, has more than 30,000 miles at sea, some of which were amassed during a solo world circumnavigation from 1979 to 1981. He is a frequent contributor to Cruising World and other magazines.

Tink Martin has explored the waters around Cape Cod and the islands since childhood. A former field rep for Boating Almanac and a 21-year member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Tink has written about boating for 15 years and contributes regularly to Offshore and other magazines.

Table of Contents

Preface to Narragansett Bay

Preface to the South Coast of Massachusetts

How to Use This Book

Part One Narragansett Bay

Background on the Bay

The Lower Bay, with Block Island

The Middle Bay

The Upper Bay, Including Mount Hope Bay

The Sakonnet River and Aquidneck Island South Coast

Part Two The South Coast of Massachusetts

Background on the South Coast

The Southeast Corner

Buzzards Bay

Woods Hole and Hadley Harbor

The South Cape

Nantucket

Martha's Vineyard

The Elizabeth Islands

Part Three Matters of Interest

More About Narragansett Bay

More About the South Coast of Massachusetts

Appendices

Appendix One Cookery

Appendix Two Further Reading

Appendix Three Marina Listings and Mooring Services

Appendix Four Launch Ramps on Narragansett Bay

Appendix Five Launch Ramps on the South Coast of Massachusetts

Appendix Six Some Cruise Suggestions for Narragansett Bay

Appendix Seven Chambers of Commerce and Other Resources for the South Coast of Massachusetts

Appendix Eight Harbormasters on the South Coast of Massachusetts

Appendix Nine Tidal Current Charts

Aerial Photograph of Narragansett Bay

Index

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