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.
Review quote:
``If you own a boat or live along the shores of Narragansett Bay. . .you need [this book]. This is an unqualified endorsement. . .Go out and buy this book now! You won't be sorry.'' (Rhode Island Boating)
``. . .worth the cost. . .well-detailed explanations with excellent photographs, chart sections, and drawings.'' (Rhode Island Boating)
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
Between Long Island Sound and the elbow of Cape Cod lies a richly varied cruising ground. Here is the definitive cruising guide to these waters, the newest addition to international Marine's acclaimed series. Its coverage extends to the headwaters of Narragansett Bay and miles offshore to the solitude of Block Island and Nantucket. 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. Maps and photos help negotiate tricky channels or find that hidden marina. Also included are hiking trails, picnic spots, fishing, history, wildlife.
Review quote:
``If you own a boat or live along the shores of Narragansett Bay. . .you need [this book]. This is an unqualified endorsement. . .Go out and buy this book now! You won't be sorry.'' (Rhode Island Boating)
``. . .worth the cost. . .well-detailed explanations with excellent photographs, chart sections, and drawings.'' (Rhode Island Boating)
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
Between Long Island Sound and the elbow of Cape Cod lies a richly varied cruising ground. Here is the definitive cruising guide to these waters, the newest addition to international Marine's acclaimed series. Its coverage extends to the headwaters of Narragansett Bay and miles offshore to the solitude of Block Island and Nantucket. 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. Maps and photos help negotiate tricky channels or find that hidden marina. Also included are hiking trails, picnic spots, fishing, history, wildlife.