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90 Maptech Embassy Cruising Guides The Providence River

rovidence — by far the biggest city in the smallest state Go east on Wickenden Street for history, restaurants, and — offers visitors one of the most diverse concentra- art galleries. For chain stores, department stores or specialty Ptions of architecture, arts and dining in the country. A shops, there’s the gigantic Providence Place (401-270-1000). small boat can navigate up the river to the center of this city (401-863-1000), on the east side of the founded as a refuge for religious dissenters and independent city, is one of the oldest educational institutions in the U.S., spirits. with a lovely campus. Nearby, the noted private art college The self-supporting marble dome of the State Rhode Island School of Design has a world-class collection House — the fourth-largest such dome in the world — tow- of some 84,000 works in its RISD Museum of Art (401-454- ers over a granite downtown. On the other side of the river 6500), as well as varying exhibits in multiple galleries. you’ll find the city’s East Side and College Hill, many historic The Park Zoo (401-785-3510), off neighborhoods, and great shops. Elmwood Avenue, south of the city, has nearly 1,500 ani- mals from around the world living on its 450 acres. Nearby, Things to See and Do the Botanical Center (401-785- Pick the date of your visit to coincide with a WaterFire 9450) is ’s largest indoor public-display garden. Providence display (waterfire.org), a public art phenomenon. The urban oasis offers about 12,000 square feet of garden It’s a series of cauldron fires that set the Providence River and goodness. its tributaries ablaze. You can follow the WaterFire from the Visit Save the Bay’s eco-friendly headquarters (401-272- hurricane barrier for about a half mile to Waterpark Place. 3540) at Washington Park to learn about . You also can take a 40-minute, Venetian-style gondola ride has public docks, a soccer field, a play- along the river with La Gondola (401-421-8877). ground, and a small-boat sailing facility. The park is also the Providence attracts architecture buffs from afar with its northern terminus of the , a 15-mile-long collection of Colonial and early Federal buildings. Contact waterfront track popular with cyclists, skaters, and strollers. the Providence Preservation Society (401-831-7440) for A great rainy-day option for those traveling with kids (or information, or pick up a map at one of the tourist informa- grandkids) is the Providence Children’s Museum (401-273- tion booths, at either 144 Westminster St. or 1 Sabin Street. 5437) at 100 South Street.

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1 Pettis Boat Yard 401-467-8982 66/66 /3 Y/Y S 50 5/5 W ♦▲50 All LT6 PGDWFE MI RS I MV

2 Pawtuxet Cove Marina 401-941-2000 90/ Y/ 52 6/6 W ♦▲50 RD E All All

3 Rhode Island Yacht Club 401-941-0220 16/78 Y/Y 45 6/10 W ♦100 DL I RSP R All PRIVATE—RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES

4 Edgewood Yacht Club 401-781-9626 14/ 55/100 Y/ S 50 6/6 ♦30 DL I All PRIVATE—RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES

5 Johnson and Wales Marine Facility/ PRIVATE MARINE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH CENTER Port Edgewood Marina

6 Brewer Cove Haven Marina 401-246-1600 9/9 328/ Y/ 100 9/6 W ♦▲50 D LCT PSRGDFE GD Vtect MI RSP P I All p.18, inside back cover 150 7 Lighthouse Marina 401-246-1180 110/ Y/ S 50 8/9 W ♦▲50 RD T GDFE G Exxon I RSP I All

8 Bullock Cove Marine 401-433-3010 47/ Y/ 40 6/5 W ♦30 D LC35 GDWFE M RS All

9 Narragansett Terrace Yacht Club PRIVATE—RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES

10 Foxpoint Marina 401-369-7547 68/ 68/ Y/ 60 21/15 W ♦▲50 R DOCK-AND-DINE RS IR

11 India Point Park/ 401-454-7245 S D PRIVATE Community Boating Center

12 Oyster House Marina 401-434-0400 35/ Y/ S 40 30/3 W ♦30 R L10 R R

13 East Providence Yacht Club 401-434-0161 16/ 30/ Y/ S 55 15/9 W ♦15 D I R R

Information in these listings is provided by the facilities themselves. An asterisk (*) indicates we have confirmed the facility’s existence, but it did not respond to our request for updated information.

New England Coast 91 The Providence River © SHORELINE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY A view of the well-protected Bullock Cove in East Providence.

Farther downriver, you can celebrate the start of summer “wimpy skippy” (a spinach pie stuffed with cheese, pepperoni at Pawtuxet Harbor. An arts and crafts fair opens the season and olives) are top sellers at the casual eatery. While you’re in on Memorial Day weekend, and in June, the Gaspee Days the neighborhood, stop by Venda Ravioli (401-421-9105) at Parade (401-781-1772) fills the streets with huge floats, a 275 Atwells Ave. and pick up whatever fresh pastas and other fife and drum corps, and marching bands. Pawtuxet Park gourmet Italian groceries your heart and galley desire. You can sports swings, a gazebo, and a floating dock (dry at low tide). also get excellent espresso drinks and tasty gelato. Contact the Cranston Chamber of Commerce (401-785- Providence has a number of waterside bars and restau- 3780) for more information on this and other events. rants. Jacky’s Waterplace (401-383-5000) at 299 Exchange Bullock Cove is a well-protected harbor on the east side of St. offers Asian cuisine, steaks, martinis and great views of the river in the community of Riverside. Take a whirl on one WaterFire. The Capital Grille (401-521-5600) offers high- of 62 beautiful hand-carved animals at the Crescent Park end dining across the street from the train station. The Hot Carousel (401-433-2828) on Bullock Point. Built in 1895, Club (401-861-9007), just beyond the hurricane barrier, sits it’s the largest and most elaborate creation from America’s right on the river and is fun for drinks. premier carousel maker, Charles I.D. Looff. Our crew loved the taste of Paris we found at Pot au Haines State Park (401-253-7482), on the east side of Feu (401-273-8953) at 44 Custom House Street. Also try Bullock Cove, has picnic tables, fireplaces, a good boat ramp, Capriccio (401-421-1320) at the corner of Dyer and Pine and a small dock. streets or Café Nuovo (401-421-2525) at Citizens Plaza. Looking for a new ride? Anchor Yacht & Ship Sales (401-246-2100) has an office at Brewer Cove Haven Marina Tides in Bullock Cove. Use tide tables for Newport. High tide at Providence State Pier No. 1 is 13 minutes later, while low tide is the same as Restaurants and Provisions in Newport. The mean tidal range is 4.4 feet. Get yourself to Federal Hill for an unpretentious array of international fare. The traditionally Italian neighborhood now Charts has Lebanese, Asian and even a hookah lounge among its Use Maptech ChartKit Region 2, pages 27 and 29; ChartKit offerings. The classic — circa 1953 — Caserta Pizzeria (401- Region 3, pages 69 and 71; Maptech Compact ChartKit 621-3618, 121 Spruce St.) is not to be missed. The pizza and Narragansett Bay to Nantucket; or Maptech Waterproof Chart

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18. Also, NOAA charts 13225 (1:10,000), 13221 (1:40,000), of the Bullock Point Reach, near G “29” Q G, is the entrance and 13224 (1:20,000). to Pawtuxet Cove. The channel entrance is marked by G C “1” and it is dredged to 6 feet. Because the water here is shal- Navigation and Anchorages low, it’s crucial to watch your chart, depth sounder, and tide Located at the far north end of Narragansett Bay, Providence tables. is about 25 miles from R “2” Q R WHIS south of Brenton Reef, An anchorage basin extends south from the entrance chan- 21 miles from Newport; and 11 miles from Greenwich Bay. nel. This area is a no-wake zone with a controlling depth To reach the upper bay, follow the marked channel north from of 5 feet. Beware of a rock that is awash on the west edge of Homestead on the east side of . From here the anchorage. Give the west side of Marsh Island plenty of to Providence, the channel is broken into a series of named space, as there are shallow spots. Also, be sure to stay at least reaches, which keep the heavy shipping traffic organized along 300 feet off the wall that joins Rock Island with Marsh Island. the lengthy and narrow channel. There are local moorings here, but you shouldn’t have trou- Most recreational boaters won’t have to stick to the com- ble finding room to drop a hook. Salter Grove State Park, mercial shipping channel until the north end of Rumstick south of the anchorage, provides a landing spot and a ramp. Neck Reach, where the bay and the river meet and form a bottleneck between Conimicut Point and Nayatt Point. At Edgewood this section of the river, keep Conimicut Point Light Fl 2.5s About a half mile north of Pawtuxet Cove’s Entrance is the 58ft 5M HORN to the west. Don’t pass between Conimicut Rhode Island Yacht Club (401-941-0220) and a launch Point and the light — there is too little water. When traveling ramp in Stillhouse Cove. at night, avoid the red sector of Conimicut Point Light; the The Edgewood Yacht Club (401-781-9626) is another east edge of this sector runs parallel with the western side of half mile up the river. To reach these facilities, depart from the channel. If you’re west of the channel, in the red sector, the Sabin Point Reach at G “29” Q G and head north toward steer east until you see the white light. G C “1.” At this point, Stillhouse Cove sits to your west. The If you are coming from the and entering the channel continues north to R N “2,” after which you can turn main channel near Nayatt Point, mind the rocks that stretch west to reach the Edgewood Yacht Club. It’s best not to take about a quarter mile to the southwest from the old light- shortcuts here. house on the point. Stay south of R “16” Q R when entering The channel is not lighted, so you should study the chart Conimicut Point Reach. and find some good landmarks if you plan on entering after dark. Bullock Cove From the south, your best option is to leave the Providence Providence and the Channel at R “18” Fl R 2.5s. From there, it is a straight shot From Bullock Point Reach, the approach to Providence con- to G “1” Fl G 2.5s and the beginning of the channel into tinues along Sabin Point Reach, which is well-marked with Bullock Cove. lighted buoys and towers. The channel into the cove is a half-mile long and is Beware: numerous rocks and ledges border the Providence dredged; you’ll pass through a gut, favoring the east side River Channel on either side. slightly. Once through the gut, you’ll see docks to the east At R “34” Fl R 2.5s, the channel turns north, then north- and a turning basin off the docks at Bullock Neck on the west west. Keep the Pomham Rocks Light F R 67ft 6M well to the side. East Providence maintains two moorings for visitors in east. Once abeam of G “37” Fl G 2.5s, you’ll pass a couple of Bullock Cove. The first is just inside the cove to port; call the platforms off the eastern shore, and farther along that same harbormaster (401-639-8437) well ahead of time to make a side, you’ll see a quarter-mile-long bulkhead. reservation. The Iso R 6s 31ft 4M “42” at Fuller Rock marks your For dockage, contact the first-class Brewer Cove Haven entrance into Providence and the channel widens to a quar- Marina (401-246-1600), which offers fuel, a ship’s store and ter mile. If you bear right at Fox Point, the Seekonk River is lots of amenities. They’re on the east side. Beyond Brewer Cove navigable another 3.7 miles beyond India Point and carries a Haven is where the second East Providence guest mooring is minimum controlling depth of 6 feet. located. Shoreside and Emergency Services Occupessatuxet Cove Airport: T.F. Green, Warwick 401-737-4000 Occupessatuxet Cove is to the west of G “19” Q G on the west Bus: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority 401-781-9400 side of the river. The cove is the quintessential gunkhole, sur- Coast Guard: Bristol 401-253-9585 or VHF 16 rounded by marsh with a few houses visible. It is shallow and Ferry: Newport-Providence 401-781-9400 unmarked. Seek local knowledge to safely navigate this area. Tow Service: —SAFE/SEA 401-295-8711 or VHF 16 Pawtuxet Cove —Sea Tow 800-4SEATOW or VHF 16 Sitting about 1 mile north of Gaspee Point, at the north end —TowBoatU.S. 800-391-4869 or VHF 16 ✦

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